For Sale: 1992 Honda VFR400 NC30
This Honda VFR400 – better known as a NC30 – might be going to a new home soon. The new owner will be a lucky man (or woman) indeed! Stated to be fully original and in “museum quality” condition, this bike has just over 9,000 miles on the clock and is purported to be a stone, stock example of the breed. Unfortunately the pictures offered with this auction are way too small to be of value, but this is still a very interesting auction.
The NC30 is one of the more searched bikes on the RSBFS website. Next to the 250cc and 500cc smokers, the 400cc class is next in line when it comes to a rabid fan base. There have been many arguments regarding the relative merits of the NC30 vs FZR400 or even the GSX-R400. In the end, the upshot is the same: these are bikes with 600cc capable frames, brakes and suspension, but weigh in much less than the larger bikes. The 400cc mills are potent (especially at 12K+ revs!), and these are often coveted for trackday bikes for this reason.
From the seller:
Pristine Honda 400cc sport bike that is a blast to ride because of its smaller physical size and high revving engine. Japan-market model not imported into the U.S (speedo in Km = 14,773). Does have a clear Florida title. 100% stock with no modifications from OEM. Bike is part of a museum collection. Bike was “put away” 5 years ago by a certified Honda mechanic with 40 years in the business – Correct fluids drained, tank and exhaust system fogged with oil, all joints and cables lubed, etc. (note; there is no battery in this bike but it is easy to get one). All you need to do is put in a battery, gas up, and fire it up to go. Few unmolested NC30s with a U.S. title exist and none at this low price.
Aside from the tiny photos, this bike has a lot going for it. Apparently other bidders think so as well. While the reserve has not yet been met, the current bid is up to $4,050 and the BIN is set for an even $6k. When you look at some of the more used NC30s that have passed through these pages and brought in $4,300 or higher, those numbers do not seem that out of line. Of course it all hinges on the condition of the ride. The words sound good, but we would love to see more pictures!
This video is not of the same bike, but gives you a little better idea of a similar make/model, including sound. Love the sound of those gear driven cams!
For the complete scoop on this rare and seemingly well-loved VFR400, click the link and jump over to the auction.
MI
Does the bike come with both the black seat (in pics) and the red seat (in video)?
If the condition is as good as described, that’s a good price – especially with title.
I know the bike and the owner. $6k is a bargain.
Joel
I also know the owner and the bike its a steal at 6k. This man knows how to take care of bikes
Remember that the NC30 is one of the few bikes that is already on the LIST OF NONCONFORMING MOTOR VEHICLES
THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORTATION (BY OR THROUGH A REGISTERED IMPORTER) that can be found here:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/elig100111.pdf
For $6000 you can source a great used NC30 in Japan and get it imported – I would rather drop $6000+ on something that is not on the permitted list. 🙂
I DON’T know the owner or the bike, but think this appears to be an excellent deal for an all time wonderful Honda sport bike.
That bike is not all original. I own 2 NC30’s and one is that colour combination, which is the type 8. The tank looks like it was repainted because the red doesn’t line up with the side panels. The fairings look like they’re the cheap Chinese replacements but I can’t tell for sure with the tiny pics. The “400R” stickers on the tail section are missing and so is the grey pattern from the sides of the headlights on the nose cone. He’s got a lot of explaining to do if somebody buys that under the assumption that it’s all original. The tiny pictures reek of him trying to hide something. Bid with caution!!!
That is a good deal. I can tell those are OEM fairings and they fit together nicely. It even has the seals around the head lights. But its missing the 400R decal on each side of the tail fairing and the VFR just left of the left headlight. No biggy, you could always get those made up. I’m doing the same for an OEM set I got.
RC45, just so CA residences know, the CA dmv doesn’t care about the list of nonconforming vehicles eligible for importation. I tried that route and unfortunately I was denied. I haven’t tried the green sticker way yet.
These are a total blast to ride and with an aftermarket pipe, they’re some of my favorite sounding bikes. Spare parts are easy to get on EbayUK and 400greybike.com too
Darren you might be right on the Chinese fairings. They look original because I don’t see any gaps but its impossible to tell without better pics.
Here is a pretty decent NC30 in japan. About $3500USD.
http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e121784673
My $6000 would go on a harder to find bike 🙂
Sold for $500+ more than the BIN. Funny.
I’m sorry but I would have to agree with Darren, Having own and worked on NC30’s since 1989, this one is not is (what did they call it) “Museum quality” it doesn’t sound right at acceleration, “Museum Quality” means that at least the passenger seat isn’t stained, no real close up of the bike? ( isn’t that what you would want to get across) why is the strarter button that washed out dried bleached out gray plastic instead of black?…..I could go on & on
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