Click on image for the RSBFS link What: 1990 VFR400R (NC30)
Where: Thousand Oaks, CA
Why: Tasteful, rare, restored
Price: $8900 opening bid, eBay
Honda's 400cc V4 sport bikes were never offered in the U.S. market, we instead got the gentrified VF500. Mostly sold in Japan, the VFR400 was available from 1986-96, designated NC21, -24, -30 & -35. the NC35 changing nomenclature to RVF400. The model's cosmetic and mechanical specs intentionally mimicked the larger RC30/RC45 and the formula really works. At the time, unavoidable high showroom prices kept sales figures low, but today these little gems are sought-after items, at least for those who physically fit the smaller package.
This example came to my attention on Rare Sport Bikes For Sale (.com), catching my eye for the relatively subdued paint scheme compared to the more common, flashier colors offered. Not that you will avoid being noticed with the full TYGA exhaust and a 14,500 RPM redline. Recently restored by a South African shop the bike shows 26,246 miles and oozes a sophisticated air. Click on the image above for a detailed list of work performed on this bike. If you need an example of Honda's capabilities, this will do. The starting bid of $8900 is normally in the RC35 range, but this one is special…here's a short walk-around & start-up video. I could ogle this thing for hours.
Where: Thousand Oaks, CA
Why: Tasteful, rare, restored
Price: $8900 opening bid, eBay
Honda's 400cc V4 sport bikes were never offered in the U.S. market, we instead got the gentrified VF500. Mostly sold in Japan, the VFR400 was available from 1986-96, designated NC21, -24, -30 & -35. the NC35 changing nomenclature to RVF400. The model's cosmetic and mechanical specs intentionally mimicked the larger RC30/RC45 and the formula really works. At the time, unavoidable high showroom prices kept sales figures low, but today these little gems are sought-after items, at least for those who physically fit the smaller package.
This example came to my attention on Rare Sport Bikes For Sale (.com), catching my eye for the relatively subdued paint scheme compared to the more common, flashier colors offered. Not that you will avoid being noticed with the full TYGA exhaust and a 14,500 RPM redline. Recently restored by a South African shop the bike shows 26,246 miles and oozes a sophisticated air. Click on the image above for a detailed list of work performed on this bike. If you need an example of Honda's capabilities, this will do. The starting bid of $8900 is normally in the RC35 range, but this one is special…here's a short walk-around & start-up video. I could ogle this thing for hours.
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