Honda cbr400rr review 90s classic

[@daneelherholdt9707]

I find myself hopelessly in love with the NC29. Back in the day(I was 16 in 1998) I badly wanted one but was unable to get one. Today I own several bikes including a Fireblade and BMW GS(among others) but every time I see one of these I cant help to check it out. The CBR400RR NC29 is maybe not the fastest nor the most capable sportbike but it is more importantly a DREAM bike and that makes for all the difference in the world.

[@arisseven23]

I just got one 3 days ago... Oh man even though it is 30 years old it still looks awesome and is just so much fun!!!

[@BrettJoy]

I know what you mean, still one of the best bikes ever

[@davidbarton7463]

I have owned my CBR400RR for nearly 30 years but took a break from riding bikes for 21 years until I put it back on the road last summer, started 1st time after new battery and ignition switch, tank & carbs cleaned, did lots more to it to bring it back to like new, but wow that engine is a peach, really appreciating this bike second time round and enjoying it's performance.

[@BrettJoy]

That's an awesome story, I got one just because it popped up for sale. I had bigger bike but the cbr just hits that sweet spot for road riding 👌🏻

[@davidbarton7463]

I only stopped riding when my wife & I had twins, I used to commute on it to work and found myself doing 100 on my commute daily, so I didn't want to die young and orphan the boys, so when one of my second set of twins bought his Grom I thought it would be a good idea to put it back on the road and enjoy a few rides together. It's been great riding again and I'm looking fwd to spring here in Cornwall again. Where do you ride yours Brett?@@BrettJoy

[@bullenharben9905]

I'm in the UK, & have owned mine since 2011. Done loads of upgrades to mine including derestricting it to 130 mph. Changed the dial to mph, lithium ion battery, YSS shock, Graeme France 85 kg fork springs (his website is full of goodies for nc29's). VFR nc30 front brakes with carbone loraine pads. All short inlet trumpets on the carbs (improves performance on the early bikes). Rothmans paint job, other stuff I can't remember. Goes well, stops on its nose, & looks lovely. A keeper for sure. Got a shit ton of spares I've been stockpiling as well. Its a 1990 G reg & it's going to be on the road for years to come. Brilliantly put together little bikes, & they love being thrashed. Just make sure you change the oil & filter each year, & you'll have years of trouble free riding. Enjoy!

[@BrettJoy]

Thanks for sharing dude they truly are awesome bikes. Whats the name of that website you get your parts from?

[@bullenharben9905]

@@BrettJoy Ebay in general, but for performance parts, go to Graeme France, also Jap4performance. If your suspension is standard,which looking at your video it is, you'd benefit from a suspension overhaul. I'm 5"8 & 85 kg & my setup is spot on. The rear shock from a cbr 600 f2 or f3 is a direct swap, I did run one for a while, but I decided on a brand new one. I opted for a YSS which was only £250 which is a great price. I ordered one for a cbr 600 f2 knowing it would fit straight in. The spring will be stiffer to suit my weight. Loads of good used parts on Ebay. Job lots of parts come up from time to time, so snap them up when they come along. Clutch cables & throttle cables are always handy to keep in the garage just in case. Regulator/rectifiers can fail on these. My Mrs went through 3 on her nc23 in 6 years. I have a spare but haven't needed it as yet. Haven't had to touch the valve clearances in the 9 years I've had it. I balance the carbs with a carb tune every other year or so to keep the fueling sweet. Other than basic maintenance, all I've done is improve my bike to suit me. Tonnes of info on greybike.com if you need tips on modifications etc.

[@BrettJoy]

Wow that brilliant thanks

[@katiapereira5650]

Please share a video of your bike on your channel I want to see it so baaad

[@BrettJoy]

Hey mate currently working on a couple of projects, I will be posting more videos

[@evilpanky]

Your enthusiasm is UNREAL!!!!!! I loved your video!

[@BrettJoy]

Cheers buddy glad you like it. i have really good video coming out next week cbr400rr vs cbr250rr 😎🤘🏻

[@DavidWood-ho9zw]

Im probably Abit late for this but I recently just bought one and hands down this is the best video on KZbin I see..

[@BrettJoy]

Cheers mate yeah videos a bit old now, but I did do a trip around Oz on my cbr last year. There's a playlist on my channel 🤙🏻🤠

[@DavidWood-ho9zw]

@@BrettJoy Hi just sent a reply not sure if it got to you it hasn't appeared I hit subscribe button, I said I had wrapped my bike up for the cold winter over here in 🇬🇧 drained fuel and coolant, I was wondering because I haven't had the bike long where is the coolant filling cap situated for when I go to put the new coolant in in the spring cheers

[@BrettJoy]

@DavidWood-ho9zw as far as I know it's on the right side behind the top fairing

[@minisla]

Had one when I was younger. The best bike i owned. Not sure why they stopped making them. Reliable bike can’t fault it.

[@BrettJoy]

Yeah one of the best bike I've ridden, they are ment to be bringing out a new one for 2021 with some of the old flare, will have to wait an see if it any good or not

[@minisla]

@@BrettJoy Styling is not great much prefer the old layout.

[@BrettJoy]

Me too i won't be trading in for a new one thats for sure

[@charlesnix8314]

Ah she's a beauty! I had a 1975 Honda 400F Super Sport which was a blast to ride. Happy riding and stay safe!

[@vannessar32]

I took mine out for a ride this afternoon. I realised how much I enjoyed riding a motorcycle. Revs , revs and more revs.

[@BrettJoy]

I know what you mean i think about sell it but then i ride it. And i fall in love all over again 🏍🤘

[@ryustreetfighter8722]

Im picking 1 up on Friday. Can't wait.

[@BrettJoy]

You'll love it mate fine so nice twist 👍

[@ryustreetfighter8722]

@@BrettJoy paying 3.5grand. It's a purple and white 1. Looks a beast. Gonna be tearing up some tarmac all Friday afternoon. Also going to watch the TT racing at Isle of man this year. Going to be awesome.

[@greghayes9118]

I test rode the NC30 and CBR250 RR back to back, and I must say that they are both little gems. The CBR 400RR which I really wanted to ride, was not available.Back in the day I owned a 1985 GS250 FW and despite constantly being ridiculed for owning such a complicated engine, it was an outstanding bike overall.

[@jason_a7420]

Love this! My goal is to have a cafe and a sports, and my first bike is a 2016 wk125 cafe, so for my 2nd bike i have my sights absolutely set on a cbr400rr. Such a gorgeous bike!

[@BrettJoy]

Its is one of the best bike I've ever ridden🤘 and thats saying a lot. You can't go wrong with getting one 😎

[@jason_a7420]

@@BrettJoy a couple of years ago my first choice was an RVF400, but that's a bit out of my price range. I'm aiming to have bought my cbr by this time next year, I'll reply to this again when I've bought it! :)

[@BrettJoy]

@@jason_a7420 thats awesome dude 🤘

[@socore4659]

I drove one of those for a few months, every time i got on it, even if i just was going 5 min out to the shop, i was excited. as soon as i got on, i was transported into my private moto GP race.

[@BrettJoy]

Totally agree its so much fun 🤙🏻

[@pietjefrauenfelder1590]

I also have the NC29 and in the same colers and yea it's just so damn nice to look at! And it's a really nice bike to ride! 🔥🔥

[@LTFRFireman]

I miss mine so bad. Brilliant bike, I've not had anything speak to me in such a way since. It was so easy to get your knees down.

[@BrettJoy]

I would think about selling mine when i haven't ridden it for a wile, and soon as i jump on it im like never!

[@cenzofrisina6517]

I'm just about to buy one in amazing condition. damn they are a gorgeous machine. can't wait to ride it. nice vid mate.

[@BrettJoy]

Thanks mate, they are great machines

[@cenzofrisina6517]

@Brett Joy my only concern is they are so rare that parts etc are so hard to come by here in Australia that you it makes you ? riding it or preserving it but then that's no fun is it

[@BrettJoy]

They have a big cult following so part are pretty easy to get, I've noticed a lot and ended up at the race track, I've been thinking of taking mine on a big trip

[@cenzofrisina6517]

@@BrettJoy you seem to be enjoying it so much. great stuff! you think you will ever sell it

[@BrettJoy]

Na probably not, such a great bike to ride

[@malligrub]

These little stunners are easily so much better sounding than the newer CBR500 and 600Rs. Sooooo much better, they actually sound much more like a little superbike somehow

[@vannessar32]

It's a beautifully made Honda and it's quick.

[@おまつ-v2y]

I am also riding! Very good bike!

[@electrobop]

Best colour I've seen one in

[@BrettJoy]

Totally agree. Ive just found some old one peace leather that match too looks awesome 🤘

[@steveomcbigarms]

Iconic color ....a real beaut

[@BrettJoy]

Best colours I reckon

[@Ryan-fv9kw]

What a beauty!

[@goransvraka3171]

I have 2 CBR 250RRs

[@BrettJoy]

I'd like a cbr250rr to add to the collection

[@thstdshop7260]

sweet so sweet sound

[@JMMedia]

Beautiful bike man. I want one myself but they are hard to come by where I live 😅 I have a hornet 250 which has the same engine as the mc22

[@BrettJoy]

Yeah pretty rare here too 🇦🇺. All the old 80s and 90s bikes are cracking fun 👍🏻

[@NoahJJ24]

Brett- I am looking at buying one. Saw it today but do you know anywhere that sells good fairings? Also it has a metal tank so I'm assuming I would have to paint it?

[@BrettJoy]

You want to get injection💉 moulded fairings, there better. Some places do tank covers but they only look good at a distance👎🏻 so best bet is to get the tank painted🎨. If i had to get new fairings i would do a full custom carbon fiber build 😎 or at least get a one off paint job 👍🏻

[@tomlyth739]

looking at buying one think i might be to old 68 have a bad back these days mmmmm what to do

[@BrettJoy]

The older sports bikes have a better seating position should help your back or check out the cb400 👌

[@elendshuraglump3620]

Wonderful bike. I don´t understand, why the 400 cc and even more the 250 cc Fourcylinders are so rare in Europe; it is very difficult to get one . I would like to get a CBR 400RR, or a VFR 400, or a GSX400R ... and so on. Own a ZXR 400 and a Bandit 400. They make so much fun ... Best regards

[@BrettJoy]

Yeah, 400cc is the sweet spot for the road. There are rumours of a new Cbr400rr, but we will see

[@ryanhall557]

I just got another NC23 and it's in mint condition with 14k miles on her. Wow so much fun she's awesome. I have a Z1000 which I now have to think about which one I want to take out 😂

[@BrettJoy]

Its nice having options ive would like another one myself, ive got my open for a rvf400 to complete the set

[@alexandrnikiti5895]

Nice machine!

[@BrettJoy]

Cheers bud 👍🏻

[@benediktbergmamn2792]

Id Like to buy one. I really Like the "Low" Powerd Bikes. I got myself a Cb500s and would Love some mid Powerd 4 Zylinder. The Thing is that there is only 1 cbr400r ATM on the Market in Germany...

[@BrettJoy]

Yes they are pretty rare. I haven't seen another one in Australia (lots of 250) There is a few of them in the uk and in Japan if you want to import one tho.

[@jayjaylee5858]

south Africa we have plenty even vfr

[@Reginaught]

you in aus mate? i just bought one in melbourne

[@BrettJoy]

Nice! Yeah, I'm in Perth. What colour did you get?

[@BrettJoy]

This bike are super rare over here. But I'd get another one if you ever want to sell it

[@Reginaught]

@@BrettJoy did you sell yours?

[@BrettJoy]

No ill probably never sell it. Wouldn't mind getting one for my girlfriend. I also got a vfr400, so I could do with rvf400 and maybe a nsr250 to complete the collection 😄

[@Reginaught]

@@BrettJoy ah thats good, i will probably keep mine for life haha

[@TwoStrokePerformance]

Nice video. I’ve been looking for one of these for about 2 years now... they literally never come up for sale. If you ever decide to sell this one please let me know!! I’m over in Melbourne. Want to get one and restore it back to full OEM spec.

[@BrettJoy]

Yes they are very hard to come by, if i see another for sale I'd probably buy it myself.

[@NoahJJ24]

I just had a look at one today but it needs new fairings. Would you know any company that would ship over quallity ones?

[@BrettJoy]

@@NoahJJ24 not a particular company but you want to go for injection moulded one 👍🏻

[@MerroEnduro]

after seeing your bike at the lights it made me realise i should have got one of them instead, are they LAMS approved?

[@BrettJoy]

Hey dude the mc22 is a good buy. I'd buy one👍🏻 yeah the 400 is lams approved 60bhp ish i love another one to turn into a race bike myself. Should come for a ride some time😎

[@jasicjan]

Id like to ask about using this motorcycle for daily commuting in town. Is it viable option? I know that those smaller 250cc can be fun even in town as u dont need to reach highway speed to get the fun factor from sound. Is it similar with these bigger 400cc or u have to go fast to have fun?:

[@BrettJoy]

You can totally use this to commute, I used to use it every day when I worked in the city, and I would take the long way home every day through the hills,

[@greghayes9118]

Yeah sure, in fact you can spend your mint coin collection on a poker machine if you want, but why would you? It is a collectors bike, “…if you want to keep something precious….lock it up and throw away the key…” (The police).

[@observer8477]

am very emotional with that bike,cause i see it in my yard to lefted with problems and i cant afford to fix it and it breaks my heart i see it alive here...

[@BrettJoy]

well I hope you get it back on the road soon

[@yetti423]

A thing of beauty. I rode one while working at a motorcycle shop. Despite it being a little small for my lanky frame loved it. Wanted to buy on and shove it on the mantle piece. Zxr400 was also small as fuck.

[@BrettJoy]

I'd like a go on a zxr400

[@yetti423]

@@BrettJoy Di have one ,and it was friggin ace. I had to add 50mm to seat height so i could operate the rear brake. It hurt my neck and put my license in serous jeopardy. I've had the 1000's ect, and this was way more fun. If you get the chance do it, it's one of those bucket list bikes, and it still looks good to this day. Kawasaki's done the zx25r 4 cylinder.... fingers crossed for a 400 with a zx10 face. You wont be disappointed.....i was going to slot a tdm 850 motor in it!

[@peterwebster5142]

I have the same one and just about to sell it because I don't ride it enough but after watching it I am having second thoughts 😅

[@BrettJoy]

Not joking one of the best bikes ever for real road riding, id own another one lol

[@peterwebster5142]

That is part of the issue in Brisbane. Places to ride but full of cops. Where do you ride? They look like good roads.

[@BrettJoy]

So im over in Perth i had to join a couple of Facebook groups find out where the best places to ride where.

[@TwoStrokePerformance]

Peter did you end up selling your nc29? I’m looking for one

[@stefanopenrhyn8614]

Is this good as a first bike mate?

[@BrettJoy]

Yeah mate not only a good first bike but a great bike too keep it one of my favorite bikes of all time it does it all well 👍🏻😎

[@stefanie2295]

♥

[@that_beetle_guy]

How do you buy these in Australia mate?

[@BrettJoy]

They are extremely rare.... mine was found on Gumtree. You could import one.

[@jeffveraart2695]

Nice!

[@cenzofrisina6517]

may i buy it off you,

[@BrettJoy]

Maybe watch my adventure series... before asking that 😆

[@cenzofrisina6517]

@@BrettJoy Hehehe. thats nuts! just a weekend bike for me so it will be fine. 😁

[@soundhound2188]

Will the Honda VFR 400 nc 30 beat the Honda CBR 400 RR? Which one should I buy?

[@BrettJoy]

Thats a super hard one 🤔 a lot of people seem to like the look of the vfr more. Its hard to tell if it would out right beat it in a race tho. The vfr has good mid range but the cbr is a total screamer with all the power at the top. I plan on making a video on putting them against each other. As for picking one to buy 🤷‍♂️ the cbr is more bang for your buckat the moment . But prices are slowly rising. Hope that helps 😎👍🏻

[@johnkeen4271]

Own both so so close i love both the vfr400 makes a great sound too, relaxed engine, but high first gear;

[@ifmyante1083]

Yesterday I bought one of these beauties for the wife, and drove it a couple of hundred kilometres home. Really fun ride, and performed beautifully in the non stop rain. At speed, all the noises blend together into one lovely noise, but at lesser speed, the main noise is a roar coming up through the fork hole. Maybe this is just because my ears are directly above the hole while riding. Do you get that noise too?

[@BrettJoy]

No sure it dose sound very close to the cbr900. It has a really nice air sucking sound as you accelerate 👌

[@ifmyante1083]

@@BrettJoy Thanks Brett. I'll never again groan about the little whirr of Karoo 3's riding up the forks of my Africa Twin, which sounds like a train in the far distance. The NC29 sounds like I'm under the train :-)

[@mallenkennelsuk5854]

Top speed?

[@irvintan2531]

I have the same bike and it’s 200kph

[@mallenkennelsuk5854]

@@irvintan2531 thanks bro

[@BrettJoy]

mine only has 180kph on the clock but it fly's passed that

[@tonykartracer8032]

I like the VFR400/RVF400 more. It's better, more collectible and more rare than that CBR400RR of yours! Hahaha..... kidding aside, nice bike.

[@BrettJoy]

Yeah I'd like to get my hands on a vfr400 but the like hens teeth over here in Australia load of rvf tho. If i could id have one of each

[@watchonthetoiletchannel4741]

This hurts

[@BrettJoy]

Why?

[@watchonthetoiletchannel4741]

@@BrettJoy miss My babyblade

[@cxpuri2445]

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[@stormqueen9976]

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