Sold for £4,025
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: M971 VCH
Frame No: NC301105635
Engine No: NC13E1405637
CC: 399
MOT: None
The third generation of VFR400R was the best-known version, the VFR400R NC30. This saw styling changes, most notably the headlights were updated to smaller twin headlights, much the same as the RC30, and relocation of the silencer to the left side, which gave a more open look to the rear wheel on the right side. This model saw the introduction of the 360° crank firing engine, which is also known as the "big bang" engine. The tachometer red-line was also raised to 14500 rpm. The NC30 was also officially sold in limited numbers in several European countries. The official European models were sometimes installed with a different CDI (ignition device), no 180 km/h (110 mph) restriction, speedometer that reached to 240 km/h (150 mph) and larger headlights (Germany). The NC30 was produced between 1989 and 1992, though unsold bikes were still available to purchase from Honda dealers for several years thereafter. The NC30 reflected the styling of its iconic bigger brother, the VFR750R (RC30), right down to its 18-inch rear wheel.
The Honda VFR400R NC30 is widely regarded as being a fine handling motorcycle. The engine has a very wide powerband for a 400cc engine, which made it a perfect beginners-superbike. It has a hardcore fanbase, especially in Japan and the UK, where the NC30 is a popular track-day and racing bike. This striking Honda VFR 400R has been in a private collection and is offered in very nice condition for its age with some signs of use. It has previously been on display since purchased by the vendor; as such, the machine will require light recommissioning work before it is used on the road. There is a current V5C on file.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
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