HONDA RVF400R (NC35) (1994-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda RVF400R was a sports bike manufactured by Honda from 1994 to 1996, also known as the NC35, powered by a Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) V4 four-stroke engine. The RVF400R was also known for its excellent handling capabilities.

Two models were released, the RVF400RR in 1994 and RVF400RT in 1996, which differed only in the color department. The RVF400RT was painted in Sparkling Red with Ross and White with Uranus Purple colors, and the RVF400RR had Sparkling Red with Ross and White with an Atessa Blue color scheme.

The Honda RVF400R was a successor to Honda VFR400R, which was interrupted in 1993. The two bikes were identical at first glance, but the RVF400R was utterly different, with similar-looking components but totally different.

Compared to the VFR400R, the RVF400R had less peak power due to Japanese regulations and was officially sold only for the domestic market. In 1996, the production of the RVF400R was interrupted, while the leftover stock was sold until 2001.

A 41 mm inverted telescopic fork handling the front suspension was fitted on a twin-spar aluminum frame. In contrast, the rear end was driven by a single shock absorber, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for braking performance, the RVF400R was fitted with a seven-spoke cast aluminum wheel, a four-piston caliper, and a 296 mm disc on the front and an eight-spoke wheel with a dual-piston caliper and a single disc on the rear.

The power of the Honda RVF400R NC35 was coming from a 399cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-four-cylinder engine that boasted 61 hp at 12,500 rpm and 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) torque with peak power at 10,000 rpm.