1997 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: NC351101352. It came to Iconic as an import.

The odometer shows 46,413 kilometers (28,839 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing the seller had us clean, service, and sync the carbs, replace the oil and oil filter, install a new battery, and replace the spark plugs. We also serviced the chain, replaced both the front and rear brake fluid, and gave the bike a detail.

Our service department notes the following in their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 4018 / Rear: 1218
Tire Life Front: 90% / Rear: 90%
Tire Press Front: 30PSI / Rear: 32PSI
Brake Life Front: 90% / Rear: 80%
Hydraulic Front and Rear Brake Fluids: New
Oil Quality: New Level: Good
Coolant Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Suspension Leaks: None
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: New
Bike Runs and operates as designed
Test Ride: 0.5 KM
Notes:
• Faddy Daddy Exhaust
• Some corrosion around engine
• Signs of rust in the subframe

Modifications:
Aftermarket exhaust.

Aftermarket tank badges.

Aftermarket sprocket.

Aftermarket bar ends.

Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on IRC RMC 810 tires with date codes of 1218 and 4018.

The sale includes two keys.

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

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any RVF400 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!