RareSportBikesForSale.com is pleased to bring you a very nice collection of rare and exotic sport bikes for sale. Dan gave you a little teaser with an earlier post and the wait is over.

Make: Honda
Model: RVF400 NC35
Year: 1995
Mileage: 6,800
Price: $9,500.00 plus tax

For anyone who doesn’t know the RVF400 NC35 is the little brother to the RVF RC45. Honda brought the goods with the NC35 in that it upgraded the forks to upside down 41mm units, fitted a 17″ rear wheel to the massive single sided swing arm and upped the carb size to 30mm. You’ll also notice a set of huge air inlet tubes coming from the front fairing. These are highly sought after, but are very rare in the states in this condition. I’ve heard a nasty rumor that there are less than 20 registered RVF400′s in the states.

I just happen to know a guy who owns one of the beauties so I leaned on him for his opinion. Here’s what he had to say out his RVF400:

“Purrrs like a kitten, reliable like all modern Honda’s, handles like a lighter and smaller RC30. Very stable and surprisingly comfortable and I’m 5’11″. Has nice power once you get going and a very smooth power curve.”

From the seller:

You are looking at the most desirable 400cc sport bike/model in the world. It is the Honda RVF400 (NC35) and a baby brother to the homologation RVF750 (RC45). If you like attention, there is no US market bike for anywhere near this price that will get you the OOOH’s and AHHHH’s. Perfect for anyone who appreciates rare bikes and even more perfect for anyone under 5’8″. Girls pay attention!
This particular bike has 11,000KM (6800 miles) It is all original and comes with no stories. It sits in my garage in FL. alongside other similar bikes. I have been collecting and trading exotics for over 18 years now and can assure anyone interested that this bike, in this condition would be very difficult to find in Japan and even more difficult to import today. For good price references please search yahoo Japan. The demand has forced the price up to an average of 800,000 to 900,000 yen. I will sell this one for US$9500.00 with a title. You will have to pay the taxes and all title related fees. Approx $400.00 total. Please feel free to call me directly at 813-655-8470

Give Ozzie a call if you’re in the market for a low mileage RVF400 NC35.

Update: Ozzie notes the following: I have three of them 1995-96 all with 10,000KM (6000miles)

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You may have seen the Craigslist postings circulating the web and we’ve got details. Keep an eye on RSBFS later tonight to see the details on these collectible beauts later tonight!

Update: Now Live!

1995 Honda RVF 400 NC35 For Sale

1992 Honda VFR400R NC30 For Sale

1996 Honda NSR250 SE MC28 For Sale

1993 Yamaha TZ250 RS For Sale

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1998 Honda RVF 400 NC 35 with a valid North Carolina title.

UPDATE: This is back on ebay with a Still a little high, but 10% cheaper than last time

It is 12(14) years removed from brand new, but it looks to be in good shape and ready to rock-n-roll. Equipped with a small V4 engine, single sided swing arm and dual headlights these were definitely not the norm back in 98. Although, they were never officially brought state side there seem to be several of them around and you can almost always find one for sale. As a matter of fact, Alex posted a race version last week that was all tricked out.

The bad news on this one is the B.I.N. price is set at $10,000.00, which is quite exorbitant. Most RVF/VFR’s that we’ve posted are in the $4,000 to $8,000 range w/ titles and streetable. Nonetheless, if you are looking for one of these give this one a look. They are still stylish and don’t look dated like some bikes from the mid 90′s.

Quotes from the listing:

This is a rare Japanese Domestic street legal race bike with a valid NC title. The bike was purchased in Japan by an American service man. He brought it back legally to the states. I have had the bike since 2003 and have used it almost exclusively on the track. It is in like new condition and pristine. Only one minor defect in an unfortunate incident on the back of my truck. Never abused and only used on a few US Desmo track days.

There are several more pictures posted on the auction site. The seller mentions an accident, but I couldn’t find any pictures that detailed it. Bike is said to have 6,000 miles on the clock, but you’d be hard pressed to tell it by looking at the pictures.

Cheers!

dd

We have seen several NC35′s lately but here is another one in California!  Located in North Park, California is a Honda RVF400R that is titled as a 2001MY.  The bike currently has 32,500km (20,194mi) and the owner states that he purchased it with 1,200km (745mi).  Within the last 1000mi the bike has had: “…valve adjustment, new clutch plates, fresh tires, fork rebuild, new Two Brothers carbon fiber exhaust can and a new chain.”  The bike also has a Ohlins rear shock and aftermarket rearsets.  This example is California titled and registered.  Stock, these bikes have adjustable front suspension, and with the Ohlins rear this one has fitted, make this a very nice handling bike weighing in at only 165kg.  NC35s have 17″ front and rear wheels.  This bike has a market correct asking price of $6,500.  See this NC35 on Craigslist here.

AG

We have seen a few RVF400Rs recently but here is another one in Mountain View, California.  This RVF400R is a track bike conversion having been returned to street use.  The seller states:

Tyga-Performance full RC211 kit (front, belly pan, sides and tail)
Tyga-Performance carbon fiber HRC style air box lid
Translogic digital speedometer (speedo, lap timer, temp gauge, gear indicator, oil indicator, fuel gauge, RPM read out etc)
NC30 (VFR) carbs
520 sprockets and DID chain
Michelin Power Race and Power One tires (120 and 160)
’06 GSXR600 complete front suspension. This includes powerful dual-piston radial brakes. Fresh Oil and GP piston kit installed by Evolution Suspension.
’06 GSXR600 rear shock. Re-sprung (1100# spring) and re-valved by Evolution Suspension.
All suspension set for a ~180# rider and massaged by Dave Moss.
Tyga-Peformance rear-sets
Drilled and safety-wired
Key-less ignition system

Extras include:
Single-sided Pitbull swingarm stand
VFR and RVF Haynes manual
Extra misc parts such as extra set of Tyga-Performance race body (front, belly pan, sides and stock RVF solo seat), VFR and RVF carbs, RVF headlights,
misc body panels and lights, and other RVF400 hardware

Important information regarding operation status:
Currently registered and insured.

The seller also states that the major issue with the bike is that the tank is heavily damaged, it still functions perfectly without leads but is still heavily damaged.

This isn’t an original RVF400R but, it has good accessories and good modifications.  If properly set up, the modifications undoubtedly make this an excellent performing RVF.  The seller states that this listing is only a feeler and with an asking price of $7,000; it appears a bit high even with the extensive modifications.  However, it would be a pleasure to ride this bike around California and if you’re in the market, you just need to put a value on that pleasure.  See the bike on Craigslist here.

AG

How about a RVF400R track bike?  Sure!  Located in Oakland, California is a 1995 Honda RVF400R sold on a bill of sale only.  This bike has been raced in the AFM from 2004 through 2005.  The bike comes fitted with a Penske twin clicker rear shock, HRC velocity stacks, and a Yamamoto Spec-A exhaust–a very sexy shotgun design.  List of work and spares:

Suspension work:
Forks -
Mar ’04 at Buttonwillow, Racetech added Gold Valves; compression stack CH 34 with a .15 preload.
Oct ’04 – Aftershocks added Racetech .90 springs, seals and 450cc 5wt oil (120 ~ 125mm from the top).

Shock -
Apr ’05 – Aftershocks serviced shock

Frame:
GP Frame & Wheel digitized the frame; it needed very little work or straightening.

Engine:
Motor was gone through – no wear found. All the same, we replaced the following:
New valve springs and stem seals, crankshaft bearings & con-rod bearings, rubber carb boots, all gaskets, piston rings, all engine seals, new oil pump, spark plugs. Less than six race weekends on this motor. OEM parts purchased through GForce – I did the work.

BRG slotted cams installed <sweeet >

Sept ’07 – BRG tuned to run on stock airbox, no air-filter, with Spec-A Yamamoto Racing exhaust.
Has Factory jets, RLR Motorsports (UK) emulsion tubes, HRC velocity stacks.

On BRG’s (unforgiving) MD750 EC dyno with Factory software, it showed 52.3 HP with 91 oct pump gas.
(For comparison, Patrick Ho stated on BARF that a Performance Concepts FZR400 (413 cc) in prod trim typically showed 59 ~ 61 HP on Werkstatt’s EC977 dyno, while BRG’s MD750, (twin roller dyno), would read 10 ~ 12 HP lower.)

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Included:
Haynes Manual
Pitbull stand, rear

Spare parts NEW:

Valve keepers (2)
Brake caliper seals (4 sets) 06451-KV3-406
Brake caliper seals (4 sets) 06451-KV3-405
Front master cylinder kit (1) 45530-KV3-305
Clutch springs (1 set – 3 springs) 22440-MR8-901
Throttle tube (1) 53140-KT8-710
Rectifier (Honda replacement for OEM) 31600-MV4-010

Spare parts USED:

A 3/4 exhaust system (uses stock front pipes) that original came with the bike.
ZERO – Moriwaki Engineering LTD, Suzuka Japan Duel exhaust, left side mount, shotgun (over/under) style.
Stainless steel pipes, cans (internally gutted) are (heavy) steel with carbon fiber covering.

Coolant overflow tank
Left, right passenger pegs
Rear AFAM sprocket – 40T (520)
Front sprocket – 15T
OEM fork springs
Throttle cables A & B
Clutch cable
Right side OEM rear set (bracket and brake lever)
Bag-O-used parts from engine rebuild

This appears to be a decent track or race bike if you’re into these 400′s.  A decent spares package to get you by, especially if you’re just out to track the bike.  The asking price is $4,950.  See the bike on BayAreaRidersForum.com here.  See more photos of the bike here.

AG

Located in San Francisco, California is a titled and registered 1994 Honda RVF400R.  It looks to be in very good condition, it has gone down in the past but has been professionally repaired.  This RVF has 16,500km (10,252mi).  See sellers listing below:

Excellent Condition

Red/White/Blue
16.5K Kilometers (10k miles)
Stock
Valve adjusted (11/11/2009)
Carb cleaned (11/11)
New spark plugs (11/11)
New Petcock (11/11)
New Battery (06/12)
New Rectifier (08/05)
Oil changed (11/05)
New Fairings
Traxton front and rear suspension

Extras:

Rashed RVF aftermarket race fairings
dented, but funtional; gas tank
Pit-Bull stand
8 new spark plugs
Spare Petcock
Spare rectifier
New air filter kit
Extra seat
Hanes RVF Manuel

And some quick history of this particular bike:

I purchased this bike in May 2009. I rode it 5 times before letting it sit in my garage for 6 months.

I recently brought my RVF to BRG Racing in Concord, Ca for service (11/11), being that it was stored for 6 months. The owner KC and mechanics cleaned the carbs, adjusted the valves and put in new spark plugs. The RVF ran better than when I first purchased it.

I have logged a total of 350 miles since my 04/09 purchase. My work consumes me, so I really have no time to ride.

History emailed by previous owner:

It went down at Laguna Seca 5 years ago. Computrak measured and
Straightened(Front forks only…No frame damage) it so it is as good as new (have the receipt from them).
Bodywork is brand new. Tank was replaced after the crash (dented tank
Included along with the track plastic) but over the last 5 years has a few
Marks on it and one small paint chip (which my wife touched up with Subaru
Touch-up paint). The plastic is immaculate (it was all replaced after the
Crash). For a 15 yr old bike I think it’s in fantastic shape.

The asking price is $5,700.  So, the bike has some history, but it does look to get in great condition now.  How does it’s history change it’s current value?  See the bike on Bay Area Riders Forum here.

AG

Located in Palo Alto, California is a 1996 Honda RVF400R NC35.  This bike is in track condition but is titled and registered in California with an asking price of $3,000.  This bike has been fully converted for track use: including, but not limited to, removal of the odometer, removal of all lights and key-less ignition.  See a partial description below:

1996 Honda RVF 400 NC35
~10K miles (the 14K shown on the title is in km, so you do the math) on engine
Clean CA title
Valve clearances checked ~4 trackdays ago.
Standard exhaust, with Arrow can.
NC30 (VFR) carbs
520 sprockets and DID chain. like-new
Michelin Power Race and Power One tires (120 and 160). like-new
’06 GSXR600 complete front end (not exactly sure on year). This includes powerful dual-piston radial brakes. Fresh Oil and GP piston kit installed by Evolution Suspension.
’06 GSXR600 rear shock. Re-sprung (1100# spring) and re-valved by Evolution Suspension.
All suspension set for a ~180# rider and massaged by Dave Moss.
Tyga front body kit, tail section is standard fiberglass RVF solo seat.
Tyga rear-sets
Drilled and safety-wired
Frame and bar-end sliders
Single-Sided Pitbull Swingarm stand included
Key-less ignition system. Flip the red switch and fire it up
VFR and RVF Haynes Manual to aid all repairs.
Red paint with white number plates

See this NC35 track-bike–that is legally eligible for being converted back to street use–on Bay Area Riders Forum here.

AG

Located in Florida is an expansive collection for sale from a reader named Ozzie.  See each individual bike below for what he currently has for sale, and if you’re interested his contact information can be found at the bottom.

Yamaha TZR250 in black with an original 5,000kms (3,106mi), asking $7,500.

Yamaha TZR250 in red/white with an original 6,000kms (3,728mi), the asking price is $7,800.

Honda NSR250 SE with dry clutch and 17,000kms (10,563mi) for $8,500.

Two 1996 Honda RVF400Rs supposedly identical with 11,000kms (6,835mi) for $8,600 each.

Honda NSR250 SE with dry clutch, Magtek SP wheels, and 12,000kms (7,456mi) for $8,500.

Very rare, Honda CBR400RR for $6,900.

If any of these rare, and extremely nice, bike strike your fancy, contact Ozzie at alloycars@verizon.net

Thanks Ozzie!

Located in Portland, Oregon is a nice 1996 Honda RVF400R.  The bike shows 28,252 km’s (17,554mi) and has some light scratches on the side fairings but supposedly hasn’t suffered any major damage.  This bike comes with front & rear stands, an extra rear shock, and an extra set of plastics.  The asking price is a reasonable $6,500.  See the Craigslist ad here.

AG