Revision as of 16:35, 11 April 2006

The Honda RVF400 ( NC35 ) is a motorcycle introduced by Honda Motor Company in 1994. It finished production in 1998. The RVF400 is the smaller sibling of RVF750 ( RC45 ), as the VFR400 was to the VFR750R ( RC30 )

The Honda RVF400 is the successor to the Honda VFR400. The obvious differences between the VFR400 and the RVF400 are that the front forks are of the upside down type, the rear wheel takes a 17" tyre and a ram air system of dubious value and styling changes. However, there are many more subtle differences like geometry, engine internals, carburetors, etc. Unlike the VFR400 the RVF400 was only officially sold new in Japan. The RVF400 outputs slightly less peak power than the VFR400, but with a stronger midrange. The RVF400 is known for its supreme handling capabilities. There is a Haynes Manual for the RVF400.

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

The RVF400 has a reputation for excellent reliability and good build quality.

Specifications

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 1335mm
Length: 1985mm
Width: 685mm
Height: 1065mm
Ground Clearance: 125mm

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 30mm bore
Exhaust system: 4 into 2 into 1

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

Suspension

The suspension carries Showa labels.

Front: Upside Down Focks
Rear: Single Sided Swingarm - Honda / ELF Pro Arm

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 The '''Honda RVF400 ( NC35 )''' is a [[motorcycle]] introduced by [[Honda|Honda Motor Company]] in [[1994]]. It finished production in [[1998]]. The RVF400 is the smaller sibling of [[Honda RVF750|RVF750 ( RC45 )]], as the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400]] was to the [[Honda_VFR750R|VFR750R ( RC30 )]]
-The Honda RVF400 is the successor to the [[Honda VFR400]]. The obvious difference between the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400]] and the RVF400 is that the front forks are of the upside down type, the rear wheel takes a 17inch tyre and a ram air system of dubious value and styling changes. Unlike the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400]] the RVF400 was only officially sold new in Japan. The RVF400 outputs slightly less peak power than the VFR400, but with a stronger midrange. The RVF400 is known for its supreme handling capabilities. There is a [[Haynes Manuals|Haynes Manual]] for the RVF400.
+The Honda RVF400 is the successor to the [[Honda VFR400]]. The obvious differences between the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400]] and the RVF400 are that the front forks are of the upside down type, the rear wheel takes a 17" tyre and a ram air system of dubious value and styling changes. However, there are many more subtle differences like geometry, engine internals, carburetors, etc. Unlike the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400]] the RVF400 was only officially sold new in Japan. The RVF400 outputs slightly less peak power than the VFR400, but with a stronger midrange. The RVF400 is known for its supreme handling capabilities. There is a [[Haynes Manuals|Haynes Manual]] for the RVF400.
 Like other Hondas with gear driven cam shafts, the RVF engine makes a loud 'whine' sound when operating. The exhaust note of [[V4_(engine)|V4 engine]] is also different to that of a more conventional inline four.