What: 1989 Honda VFR400R (NC30)
Where: Seattle, Washington
Why: Your chance at a grey market rider
Price: $9800 Bid, reserve not met

Often referred to as the RC30's little brother, the VFR400R was never officially imported to the U.S. Produced from 1989-92, the NC30 was an evolution of the earlier NC21 & NC24. The NC30 was a scaled-down version of the RC30 and featured its single-sided swingarm, a 360-degree crankshaft, 18" rear wheel and 14,500 RPM redline.

Our feature bike is represented as a 6000-mile original-condition example, with the exception of new brake rotors & repainted wheels. It's striking in the one-year only red/white/blue Japanese-market colors. Maintenance is up-to-date and this would be a great special occasion rider. The auction includes a link to a short YouTube video where we can hear that distinctive gear-drive cam "noise."  Values are rising on these little VFRs — the listing indicates a $12,000 reserve. Is it worth it? We'll soon see, the auction ends Sunday at 8:00 pm.

UPDATE: Sold...winning bid $11,200.

From the brothers Coppiello in Padua, Italy comes this stunning take on a new-age cafe racer based on a 1992 VFR750. Their shop, North East Custom, produces some exquisitely crafted bikes with a fine eye toward detail and style.

The V4 is seldom chosen as a basis for a custom, but this one shows that in the right hands the result can be both beautiful and maybe a little practical.

The mechanicals remain factory so this is a purely cosmetic custom. The stock fuel tank is integrated perfectly with the Guzzi-like quarter fairing and hand-made side covers and seat cowl. The period red, white and blue is perfect for this build and the white wheels a nice finishing touch.  While most customs lack any pretense at utility, I'm betting this one would be as much fun on a Sunday morning canyon run as it would be to sit and gaze at in the garage, beer in hand.

For the BIKEEXIF feature on this VFR, visit here.