RVF400 an affordable way to get a taste of Honda's V4 world; small, beautiful and still desirable.

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[@peterkoning21]

All those 400's were brilliant !! I had a Kawa ZXR400R with the racing carbs.....man ! I revved, screamed forever !!! Fantastic ! Spares were the problem.

[@ethanswart1168]

I had a VFR 400 NC30 and absolutely loved it. One of the best sounding bikes.

[@kleinbottled79]

Heard a bike in a parking lot once that sounded unlike anything I had ever hear. I didn't get a very good look at it but I'm 95% sure it had to be the 400cc V4. So freaking cool. What a sound.

[@simes205]

I’ve still got one!

[@V742]

I know not all V4s are the same, but every time I hear almost any of them I want one. And I admire the aesthetic of older bikes being more rounded. Some modern bikes look like they'll cut you if you sit on the wrong (looking at you, Kawasaki Ninja 400).

[@kieranJo70]

Nothing like the scream of a small 4 stroke or 2 stroke from the 90’s. Exciting and fun!!! Thanks for the memories!!!

[@yonniboy1]

I had the RVF400 and loved it especially as mates had the standard VFR400s, I thought it was the king of the pocket rockets, until I bought an NSR250 MC28 (the smart card model) and as well as the standard card it came with the production racing card, which gave a genuine 70bhp at the back wheel as opposed to the standard 45bhp, from a bike weighing just 157kg (345lbs) wet, now that was the king of the pocket rockets.

[@johnparker4692]

I’ve had one for the last 10 years and love it 😍👍

[@stramasher2953]

In the UK I remember the NC30 got officially imported and cost thousands more than a CBR600F (same with the FZR400) Really only became appreciated and bought in the following Grey import boom here. BROS650mk2 owner here. Can’t beat making a slow bike go fast. More satisfying more of the time! Nice vid!

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

59 bhp from 400cc - Still very respectable in 2022.

[@ivornorval547]

I had a Honda VF400F in 1986 - 1991. It was then my only vehicle. Also a 400cc V4, 4 carburettors and 4 valves per cylinder. Way ahead of its time, looks, handling, acceleration, everything. I did at least 2 trips from Pretoria to Cape Town and back. It Honda bring back a 400cc 4 cylinder bike, well I'm in!

[@PicturebikeMXphotography]

Fantastic! 20 odd years ago my first bike was a GSXR-400 then a ZXR-400SP and I don't think any bike i've had since was as much fun as they where and i've had R1's Blades and Ducatis etc over the years. I really regret not buying an RGV250 back when they where affordable....

[@kevinbannister3065]

Hehehehe I still have my VFR400 Nc30. Still give my R1 to my wife and run the 400. Love the lil one

[@brynstephens4624]

Got to love the old bikes. Probably worth a kidney!!

[@allanhughes7859]

Bought one of these about 5 years ago It is dressed in R R 600 R clothing So I have the best of all worlds 90's bike with up to date fairings etc The thing that shocked me the most was how it reved its like a 2 stroke and just as smooth no vibration I love this bike to bits I love riding it and it will be by my side for ever what ever is ?????????????? Whilst the power is down on modern stuff it makes up for it all with its handling I can keep up with most super bikes in the twists well unles I ride with a few nutters "which I always try not to do" To date I have not heard a bad word agains these little rockets ??????? Thanks for the up load made my day !!!!!

[@tdeloriea]

The fact that I still lust over one of these ancient things is a big sign to Kawi to make that 400cc that is being rumored in two flavors. One for the budget conscious and an SE model for the dudes that would rather do a track day on a fast 400 over a brutal 1000cc sport bike.

[@mikefitzgerald7756]

I’m lucky enough to have insured an NC30 last March, and it’s every bit as good as it’s made out to be 🙌🏻

[@Coldestaevadoit]

It’s just so good looking too. Definitely a legend

[@carlpearson6734]

It’s actually a really rough example with Chinese bodykit but still looks good…testament to how good they are, glad I got one

[@pat2bornot2b]

What a brilliant bike, had one as a track bike and would love to own one now. Such amazing handling, sweet engine and fun.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I'm doing up a CBR 400 RR NC23, not as coveted as the VFR, but still got the gear-driven cams and definitely qualifies as a pocket rocket.

[@davidbarton7463]

Plan to get my baby blade back on the road over the winter, can you still get parts OK in the UK?

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

It’s not a VFR it’s an RVF.

[@philonetic321]

Unless they sprocket to kill their acceleration, RVF and VFR won't keep with CBR in the straights but an RVF should crush them all in the corners. I found the GSX-R400 (slingshot) to be the fastest in a straight line though, by far.

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid & a beautiful bike. Honda were so so ahead of the times back then. I loved the 250's & 400's of that era. Had a '94 RGV250 back in the day & very nearly bought a GSXR400 or ZXR400 but it was head over heart as needed something more practical so went for a far less cool 250 commuter. Desperately hoping the new ZX4R ushers in a new era of pocket rockets as I'd be first in line!

[@chefdicko]

Awsome video, I had one as my first road bike absolutely loved it, I appreciate your passion for it.

[@cp4512]

I’ve always loved this bike

[@jo05dk]

Depending on tests, i might be iinterested in that kidney. Those were the days.. Where i lived i don't think we saw the Honda, but we had a guy with a very angry Suzuki GSXR400, from memory i believe it was a RR-SP, and i still remember hearing him punish that thing. Later on someone bought an also angry Kawa of similar size. Those, and all the really angry two stroke bikes were SO much fun. Great memories for sure.

[@joseynovember6503]

Soooooo good. Thanks D. I feels ya.

[@jampot560]

Guys I had a gsxr400 cbr400 and vfr400 and the way they went round bends was different and the howl from the Honda gear driven cams was so special until I found the rgv250 🤯give that a try! age and the curl you need to get on it (6ft 3") changes lol now I need somewhere for my knees and knuts lol great show guys big love from Wales ❤

[@iodineclip]

59hp is plenty, considering 500cc nowadays makes 40ish hp, and half the amount of cylinders

[@patshes1951]

Love these bikes.

[@shadowrider6812]

Beautiful review 👏🏼. Love your channel . Where were you riding for this review assuming it's jhb area . Cheers

[@ih8momjokes1]

if they bring this back to compete with the zx4r, they will outsell anything ! revitalize the market, motorcycles havent been exciting since the 2000s 600cc craze

[@boodog4023]

Damn fine writing, my dude.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

No in the U.S. this bike was called "Not for sale" like some of the other Hondas.

[@calvinlondt3037]

I have the 2001 VFR800, the newer big brother of this RVF. I love the gear-driven cams and thunderous exhaust. I'd love to have an RVF400 as well though for track purposes, but unfortunately out of my budget right now.

[@leekelvin00]

My favourite was the Suzuki GSX-R 400 Slingshot (GK73A) (black with gold wording)

[@philonetic321]

People just don't know about that bike. I wouldn't prefer it in the corners without swapping out the front forks but damn that bike could be fast. Dusted a 600cc CBR with mine when it didn't even have a proper throttle, I had to pull on the knob at the end of the cable and it was raining.

[@AudreyH48]

With bikes like the zx25r that came out and a possible zx4r on the way (please please come to the states!) I'm really hoping that Honda does a little v4 geared cam engine again! I'd have one of these over a current r6/zx6r/gxr600 any day of the week.

[@beer3029]

In the US this bike is over 10k now.

[@savagehamzter8850]

7:32 I have a fzr400 89 and feel the same, would love to chuck it around but can't do it respect and treat her well. Nice review👍

[@SONO4B11T]

The 360 degree crank V4's are called 'droner'

[@MultiDecimation]

had an rgv and a tzr reverse cylinder but i always hankered after a cbr400rr baby blade in black/silver/aqua . sadly ended up being sensible with an fzr600 instead ....missed opportunity given todays prices for the miniblade

[@jeffreywong5112]

I'm in love

[@billyandhisbikes8875]

I've had my rvf for nearly 10 years now. Had a pretty bad accident on it so it's not original anymore, it's a pain in the ass to work on and parts are getting hard to find but I can't ever see myself selling it.

[@leondavibe]

yea have a nc30/nc35 hybrid all the nc35 bits upside down shocks body lights except for the carbs and 17" rear wheel also have a spare engine in storage for if this one ever fails the tiny size makes lane splitting a breeze and naturally only 59hp + high revs means you hear the screaming even when going slow love it wish i had a spare tank, have to sort out epoxy coating/rust repair , the only gripe with old

[@burgersquid]

"in the morning you have to pull out the choke... I know, imagine that!" DRZ riders: "yeah... imagine that"

[@techtoth1]

😍😍😍

[@SonOfTheMostHighGod777]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@ahaaaaaaaaa]

Ive got one!

[@mociczyczki]

lowering centre of gravity for sportbike is not necessery better it depend where on track and how much low it is 👌🏻 on fast changing corner one be another like in slalom yea it give some advantage driver can faster change lean from left to right to left etc without to much effor however the point is with lower centre of gravity you need to elan more especially if you have wider tire and here comes one issue if we are somewhere else than on slalom test 👉🏻 lean angle if you achieve lean angle limit before tire achieve its grip limit because you have to low centre of gravity and to wide tire now your bike is slower in corner than could be on this tire compound 😂😎 but i quees in this egzample its not so low for limits its cornering capability 😉👌🏻

[@sarahdell4042]

These are pricey in the US. New bike pricey

[@tabemono6489]

In Singapore, RVF = REALLY VERY FAST 😀

[@ashoksinghnegi5415]

Wanted to know whether this bike is still being manufactured by Honda or discontinued??????

[@misobozic2634]

1:15 and with nc35 intakes don't work? they are just makeup and actually don't provide air? can you explain please?

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

The ducts work, but don’t feed air directly to the intake. It’s not a ram air like the RC45, although I wish it were! What takes place instead is that the front of the tank enclosure gets pressurized with cold air, which i guess is close to where air box snorkel is, but it’s not at all a direct path.

[@tco13v]

@5:25 - so funny!!

[@TheRosycruxian]

“By the likes of Colin Edwards” ( image of foggy ) ::

[@michaeldobson8859]

From the glances i can see. The bike has or has a fuel leak. Maybe what you smell. A leaking fork seal and body panels that do not align. Looks like the owner needs to do some work here.

[@brianparis8601]

I've got an 96 RVF400 & 88 CBR400 in the garage. 88 FZR400 & 91 GSXR400 just sold. While the FZR was the best handling, the RVF has a brute strength that stands out in the 400 world.

[@philonetic321]

An FZR handled better than an RVF? That's uhh, unlikely. V versus inline, and the RVF had inverted shocks.

[@brianparis8601]

@@philonetic321 RVF power band is much better, but my fzr was also better geared for a track. The FZR was a better cornering bike and handled tight canyons better.

[@ChrisMacdonald-ns8rx]

Carburettors/chokes? I thought RVF 400 was fuel injected?

[@TheSudsy]

Edwards and Sleight, but shows a picture of Foggy.

[@KyleMicena]

Frustrating that Honda doesn’t make a modern V4 Superbike. Give us the bike we all want Honda!

[@V742]

Economics of scale, demand for affordable bikes, etc etc. You know why. But the true question is why not? If you indulge the practical reasons for not making one, we ought to go further and say why don't we use scooters? They can carry more stuff by default and can go fast enough for traffic, not to mention the fuel economy and weather protection. And that ALL flies in the face of why we ride motorcycles. The feeling matters. Yes Honda, you make very nice parallel twins of various sizes. Can we please have SOMETHING else?

[@ronwhite8503]

Affordable? Questionable; have you seen the prices recently? I know, they're not RC30 levels, but high enough. However, they are very desirable.

[@larkinflight]

Hi, about this kidney..

[@cpuuk]

Slow revving?

[@chriswolf1277]

I had an nc-24 and a 1wg now with the demise of the 600/750 classes if they brought back the 400/4’s they’d sell like hot cakes come on Japan you’ve got 7 years left before combustion engines are flushed down the toilet so give middle aged men (now with money) back their youths while you still can.

[@myaccount6905]

Overhere an VFR400/NC30 costs as much as a brand new z900…

[@crystalzues4712]

Used to be affordable

[@Coldestaevadoit]

Bring on the zx4r and let’s see if Honda answers back 🎉🫠

[@janhoffman4798]

The latest R7 just makes a little more power.. modern bikes have gone backwards.. they returned to lawn mower motors

[@nathanwiley4152]

You're mistaken mate, America didn't get the crazy names like "Fireblade" and "Thunderace", that was the UK. Also, this is 2022, lots of great and affordable helmet microphones out there now. NO need to yell at us over the wind noise.

[@neodurden6793]

Affordable? It cost minimum 8k€ in west europe

[@ThePerfectOwnage]

They go for €13.000+ over here. Very "affordable" indeed lol

[@teokastelan2930]

Is this compact like a Japanese man/woman…

[@parans95]

Still better than that overhyped Ducati

[@Marques_239]

"affordable" lol

[@mbsevans]

Mentions Colin Edwards and Aaron Slight, and shows Carl Fogarty. ?????????????

[@user-uc1cq7rw7f]

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