No Reserve – 1996 Honda RVF400 NC35

Description

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: NC351103546. The bike was sent to Iconic from Japan.

The odometer shows 8,492 kilometers (5,276 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: GOOD
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: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% 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: OK
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): FAIL
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90
Forks: LEAK
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 2108
Tire Date Code Rear: 1208
Tire % Remaining Front: 80
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70
Tire Press. Front: 16
Tire Press. Rear: 22
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.5V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.2V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A

Notes:
•FRONT PADS WET FROM FORK LEAK
•FORKS LEAKING
•CHAIN DIRTY
•FRONT BRAKE RESV BROKEN

Recommended repairs:
•Replace front pads
•Service forks
•Service chain
•Replace front brake resv

Modifications:
Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT92 tires with date codes of 1208 and 2108.

The sale includes one key.

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

Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for $750. Have any RVF400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!