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: NC351002116. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 26,455 kilometers (16,438 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us remove some aftermarket stickers and perform a safety inspection. Steve did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal : OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 2017
Tire Life – Front: 20%; Rear:70%
Tire Pressure – Front/Rear: 32PSI
Brake Life – Front: 80%: Rear: 90%
Hydraulic – Front/Rear: Failed
Drive Chain Condition: Failed (Rusty)
Oil: Level OK, Quality Bad
Coolant: Level and Quality OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: Front Brake Switch Not
Working
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Battery: OK
Test Ride: None, Ran on Bench
Notes:
Runs and Takes throttle
Idles off choke
Services Recommended:
– TIRES
– FORK SEALS LEAKING
– FRONT MASTER CYLINDER CLEANED
– DETAILED
– HYDRO FLUSH + BLEED
– COOLANT
– CHAIN
– AIR FILTER
– CHANGE BATTERY
– CLEAR COAT COMING OFF TANK AND BODY
Modifications:
Tank pad.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Alpha 14 tires with date codes of 0817 and 1317.
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 Oregon 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 NC35 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
