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Honda VFR400 NC30 (1988 -1994)

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Honda VFR400 NC30 (1988 -1994)

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Baby RC30 complete with ridiculously tall first gearBack in 1995 I owned an NC30. In my teenage eyes it was a thing of great beauty, despite a hideous paint scheme  – a mess of black, grey and fuchsia (!). I loved that bike. It was the first bike I got ...  Continue reading

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6 user reviews of Honda VFR400 NC30 (1988 -1994) See all

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MITOMAN125
Great bike-especially for new riders wanting that big bike feel for much less. Everyday bike that will give as good as you can give. Look after her an she'll do the rest!. Awesome bike and i'm in NO hurry to pa Continue reading...

Loz Chandler
Engine is a stunning little power house, couple that with handling that would make a mosquito look like a canal barge and it's not long before you're embarrassing that power ranger on his R6 or 600RR that think Continue reading...

funkidiva
Fabulous fun little bike that helped me to gain the biking skills I have today. Absolutely loved it and was gutted when it got written off thanks to a car driving into me! I have fond memories of my NC30 :0) Continue reading...

Danzio
A fanatstic little bike, most are imports but parts are easy to source, either pattern or genuine. As the bike is getting older, nicer examples are becoming harder to find in decent nick. If you have one look a Continue reading...

the stig
proper little pocket rocket, ideal to learn all about corner speeds Continue reading...
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Discussions


stevex11sdw
Got one! Great bike!!!!

Posted: 14/08/2009 at 21:43


jamie arnot
it looks so good from the right but shit from the left.  hhaaa

Posted: 29/08/2009 at 15:50


tim tim

Best bike ever if you cant get your knee down on one then give up and go home

Posted: 21/09/2009 at 20:46


Danzio
Brilliant little bike, owned one for a year now and loved every mile!

Posted: 05/10/2009 at 15:57


Petey Poo
I got new RC212 flarings on my NC30 a very taunting bike especially in black. All u's with one... thank GOD for it!!!

Posted: 25/09/2010 at 10:26

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A great first sportsbike with a lovely chassis.
 
Parts are expensive, performance is poor compared to a 600.
  • Year: from 1990
  • Top speed: 128mph
  • Engine capacity: 399cc
  • Power: 60bhp
  • Torque: 27.7lb ft
  • Weight: 175kg
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