1996 Honda RVF400 NC35

Description

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In 1994, Honda introduced the RVF400, or NC35. Successor to the VFR400 (not confusing at all), the NC35 was two things: a mini-me of the legendary RC45 and one of the greatest 400s ever built. Just like its 750cc big brother, the NC35’s fit and finish was top-notch, and the model had all the trappings of a full-size superbike in a potent 400cc package.

Think about what a 400cc sportbike means nowadays – then look at what this offered over 20 years ago with the single-sided swingarm, V4 motor, endurance racer-inspired air ducts, and gear-driven cams! The NC35 made it clear that small displacement bikes didn’t have to be cheap. In addition to all the nice details above, the liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree, 399cc V4 with four-valves per cylinder, gear-driven cams, and quad 28mm carbs made just shy of 60hp at 13,000rpm. A 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (still a very fun bike!) makes 45.

Never officially sold outside of the Japanese market, the RVF400 featured a V4 engine in an aluminum twin-spar frame paired with upside-down 41mm Showa forks and a monoshock out back. Dual front discs with Nissin calipers help to slow the 400 from its roughly 125 mph top speed.

This example is VIN: NC351103711. The seller acquired it roughly three months ago from an auction in Japan.

The odometer shows 13,968 kilometers (8,679 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing, the seller had Iconic change the oil and filter and flush, fill, and bleed both the coolant and brake fluid. We also cleaned, lubed, and adjusted the chain. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 2114/1315
Tire % Front/ Rear: 70/90
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 28/32
Brake % Front/ Rear : 40/60
Front hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: NEW
Coolant: OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: SERVICED
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.3
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.6
Notes:
• BIKE RUNS GOOD

Modifications:
Ethos Design exhaust.

Gold sprocket.

Reservoir sock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 1315 and 2114.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any RVF400 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!