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The Honda RVF400R (NC35) is a motorcycle introduced by Honda Motor Company in 1994. There were two models, the R and the T, which were mainly identical apart from paint scheme. The RVF (as it was marketed by Honda in Japan) finished production in 1996, though unsold RVFs remained available to purchase from Japanese Honda dealers for several years thereafter. The RVF400R is the smaller sibling of RVF750R (RC45), as the VFR400R (NC30) was to the VFR750R (RC30).

The Honda RVF400R was the successor to the Honda VFR400R, which ceased production in 1992. The obvious differences between the VFR400R and the RVF400R are that the front forks are of the upside-down type, the rear wheel takes a 17" tyre, there is a ram air system of dubious value and various styling changes have been made. However, there are many more subtle differences like steering geometry, engine internals, carburetors, etc. Unlike the VFR400R the RVF400R was only officially sold new in Japan. The RVF400R outputs slightly less peak power than the VFR400R, but with a stronger midrange. The RVF400R is known for its supreme handling capabilities. There is a Haynes Manual for the RVF400R.

Like other Hondas with gear-driven camshafts, the RVF's engine makes a loud 'whine' sound when operating. The exhaust note of the V4 engine is also different to that of a more conventional inline four.

The RVF400R has a reputation for excellent reliability and good build quality, though not quite as high as its predecessor, the VFR400R.

Honda RVF400RR (NC35)

[edit] Specifications

[edit] Dimensions

Wheelbase 

1335mm

Length 

1985mm

Width 

685mm

Height 

1065mm

Ground Clearance 

125mm

[edit] Engine

Configuration 

399cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-four

Bore and Stroke 

55.0mm x 42.0mm

Compression Ratio 

11.3:1

Valve Train 

DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Redline Begins

14,500rpm

Carburetion 

4 x CV 32mm bore

Exhaust system 

4 into 2 into 1

[edit] Drive Train

Transmission 

Close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive 

Chain

Primary Reduction 

2.117:1

Final Reduction 

2.533:1

1st 

3.307:1

2nd 

2.352:1

3rd 

1.875:1

4rd 

1.591:1

5th 

1.435:1

6th 

1.318:1