Description
Please note: This bike’s VIN shows it as a 1994 model year however the seller has told us the bodywork was swapped for OEM 1996 fairings.
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: NC351003736. The seller imported the bike from Japan.
The odometer shows 34,003 KM which is 21,128 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: MARGINAL
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: MARGINAL
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60
Forks: LEAK
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front:1117
Tire Date Code Rear: 2617
Tire % Remaining Front: 80
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 10
Tire Press. Rear: 18
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.3V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•OLD GAS IN TANK
•CHAIN DIRTY
•FORKS LEAKING
•TIRES AGED
•FRONT BRAKE FLUID FAILED TEST
Recommended repairs:
•Drain old gas
•Service chain
•Service forks
•Replace tires
•Flush/bleed front brake line
Modifications:
Aftermarket levers.
Moriwaki Zero exhaust.
Aftermarket switches for fan and lights.
Aftermarket bar ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR 300F tires with date codes of 1117 and 2617.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with import paperwork. 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!
