VFR400(NC30) Chase after CB400 Super Four

Thank you for watching this video!
This image is the 4-hour endurance race held by SUGO in 2012.
We rode on VFR400 (NC30)!
The following is the specification of equipment.
Engine:Original stock
Exhaust system:ETHOS Disign
Suspension:F-Original stock, R-RVF400(NC35)
Wheel:F-Original stock, R-RVF400(NC35)
Camera:GoPro HERO2

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you for seeing video. Each motorbike which you own is stimulative. Probably, you know the wonderfulness of the motorbike of both which appear in this video. And probably, it was pleasant to be difficult restoration of your VFR. Since I am a Japanese, I am proud of the Japanese motorbike being valued.

[@ohbmxer]

That CB400 Super Four is a lot faster than I would have expected. Good video. :)

[@untonyto]

excellent riding! that was super intense to watch, it must have been thrilling for you to be chasing and being chased. I have CB400 but would exchange with VFR400 in a heartbeat. Dream bike right there

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you for your comment. I don't think there will ever be a motorcycle as exciting as the VFR. Enjoy the ride.

[@camgearmoto2260]

Im a fool for v4!

[@torujohansson8664]

Nice video. This video I was very helpful. I want to run the SUGO next year.

[@georgetyy]

Wow, awesome video! I own a CB400 Super 4 myself and I must say. That Super 4 is surely fast! Not to mentioned, the VFR400 is quick to catch up even if is an old bike.

[@TheMattres]

great racing, I bet that was a blast

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Looks like fun!

[@TheLeeRiders]

Hi George. Thanks your comment! As the camera caught, CB400 Super four is very fast motorcycle. also sound is exciting. VFR is very old bike,but has the best chassis for the race. The owner of this bike seems to be working on improving the rear suspension now;)

[@geewhite32]

Very enjoyable watch, great camera position on your bike, seen lots of action. Quality video. Nice one. Gee.

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you so much Bro.

[@Jack671975]

My favourite displacement is Honda`s 400cc range RVF, VFR and CBSF all beautiful bikes and would love to own them all.

[@alexwitham]

Awesome video

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you Mattres. Yes, I really enjoy!

[@thestar111]

Great vid. The funny thing is I own a 1996 CB400 Super Four a 2003 GSXR1000 and a 1889 VFR400 NC30. I fully restored the VFR two years ago as I got it from a scrap yard. It's now a fine bike to ride. The only thing I don't like about it is the charging system. Apart from that I think it's one of the best sports 400cc bikes you can get your hands on :)

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thanx Josh! I'm enjoying this bike. However, availability of parts has been difficult in Japan too. As can be able to ride a long period of time as much as possible this bike, we stopped use for the race. So, my team has decided to use the KTM 690 DUKE-R to race this year.

[@twitchyvoncrum]

Love the video! I own an old VFR400r NC21, It's an amazing bike! The only problem is how hard parts are to find for it..

[@TheLeeRiders]

kishimoto-san, Thank you for your comment :) SUGO is a challenging course. Let's enjoy together this race again this year!

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you for your comment. As you pointed out, problem with the shift-up. Timing of clutch operation and accelerator operation is not correct. You gave me advice how my friends also do not use the clutch. However, this bike is very bad move of the accelerator, it would need a lot of excercise.

[@TheLeeRiders]

It is maintained by some experts of repair although these motorbikes are not shipped newly. These motorbikes were common around 20 years ago, and we the Japanese were too insensible to the thing. By the way, your video is very interesting! The unique scene of Japan which we have overlooked is introduced. I would also like to study English and to send an everyday scene of Japan like you!

[@TheLeeRiders]

This cb400sf was faster than our vfr400 as fact. There are many variations cb400sf as you know. Some Mania retrofitting into cam gear train using the parts of the engine of cbr400rr in Japan.

[@camgearmoto2260]

Yeah i think it was much faster than a stock cb400sf

[@bc8463]

4 hours?!!!! crazy. but very cool xx

[@cmsmj1]

Cool video :)

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank u Mark ;)

[@FastNinja250]

Hi, do you know where I can find any pics of this CB400?

[@alanmotoscba]

Love v4! I want to buy a 750 interceptor :)

[@Terraceview]

WOW!

[@dsam900]

Great video. is the CB400 stock ?

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you Josh, your words encouraged me! Google translator is my good English teacher. By the way, Does "Pocky" mean Glico Pocky? It's sold at 140-150 yen in Japan.

[@ingeebeltoft]

Fantastic 😂

[@mohdnazimnordin522]

Good video.. its v-tec power

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you for the comment. I also looked at your video. It seems that your NC30 is in good condition. Let's enjoy a motorbike.!

[@twitchyvoncrum]

That sucks, I see that you live in Japan! Your English is really good, I'm impressed! A question, how much does it cost for Pocky in Japan?

[@TheLeeRiders]

I think so too. Tire had exhausted this super four.

[@thestar111]

Yep, Japenese bikes are great :)

[@user-nb5qx1nh2t]

How can I solve the RPM limit?

[@alancollard8252]

hi a few questions ,1 where is the track,cause its a great road course,i was looking at any vids concerning the cb400 4 as i love the smaller bikes, i rode a rvf 400 in the mid 80,s and thought that this was the bike to have would pull from 5/6 k and to the red line , i would buy a vfr but they were never imported in the us so that is why i am looking at the cb400 super four, in the 70,s i had a 400/4 supersport that was a great little bike too i still have a 92 vfr750 and will never sell it as there is something about the v fours .

[@TheLeeRiders]

Hi Alan. It is a "Sports land SUGO" The name of this track. WSBK had been held on this track in the past. By the way, preference of your bike is interesting. I think very pleased that you love the bike that was made ​​in Japan. It is regrettable not import of new "CB400 Super Four" in the United States. :( I hope you enjoy the VFR. Ride safe ;)

[@TheLeeRiders]

Sorry, I don't know , because CB is not a possession of my team. In this race, extension displacement more than 500cc is not allowed, but other modifications are not limited. Probably, CB would not stock.

[@frankjones3792]

Nice vid...but are we grabbing the clutch a little early?...revs always popping into redline...try clutch less up shifting maybe?....little exercise

[@user-nb5qx1nh2t]

Currently, the nc30 only goes up to 15,000 rpm even with the sp unit attached.

[@schuvaltz]

that cb400sf seems like a latest one, which named cb400 v-tec spec3. that's faster than vfr400 probably if its in stock form.

[@gideonrabillas2593]

cb400sf is the beast..

[@minifreeks]

シフトアップでクラッチ切ってる？アクセル全開固定のまま？ ミニバイク的に？

[@TheLeeRiders]

クラッチ切ってますよ。アクセルも一応閉じてるんですけど、どうもタイミングが上手くないみたいでエンジンの回転が上がってしまいます。 クラッチを使わない方法も勧められているんですが、スロットルが重いバイクなので正確にできる自信が無いです。(T T)

[@352zero3]

😁👍️

[@navdeeptumber6534]

what size tyre have you got on rear? thanks

[@TheLeeRiders]

Hi Use 160/60R17 size to the rear wheel. but suspension and wheel parts of NC45 is necessary.

[@TheLeeRiders]

Sorry. The following correction. Suspension and wheel of NC "35" type needs.

[@ejonkler]

Hi there, like the video! Just wondering, how hot does the bike run off the track normally? Am having some overheating problems with mine, within 15 mins it's max temp.. thanks! Ed

[@Th3Gr33k]

I am no VFR400 expert but, does your radiator get warm? If not then check thermostat isn't stuck shut, other option might be that the water pump isn't pumping. HTH

[@Davidgough27]

graffter

[@minifreeks]

重いんですか…ボクもNCレーサー走らせてますけど、逆シフトなので楽にシフトアップできますよー　あらかじめペダルに若干入力しておいて、アクセルは全開からわずかに戻すだけで入りますよ(^o^)丿 手首を　『ピクッ』　って瞬間的に戻し、またすぐ全開ッス(^^)

[@TheLeeRiders]

アドバイス有り難うございます。予めシフトペダルを少し押さえる感じですか。練習してみます。

[@TheLeeRiders]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, the performance of CB400 Super Four was very high. And the engine conditions of old VFR were not perfect. In the official record, the maximum speed was 207 km/h. Enjoy!

[@jacktupp1427]

Get the gearing right and they won't out drag you on the straights.

[@JOKER-wz9kk]

え〜 なんで抜かれるかな？ クロスミッション付いてるのに

[@aggelossamaras2402]

if this cb is hyper vtec,vfr is a bit slower i think!

[@Lthango]

even spec 1 vtec would play nicely with this vfr hyper vtec would be overkill

[@roflcopterkklol]

You guys realise the cb400 engine is a de tuned cb1 engine right? the vtec works by closing 8/16 valves on the engine when below 7000rpm.

[@Lthango]

@roflcopterkklol you mean a detuned cbr400rr

[@roflcopterkklol]

Tanks No the cbr400rr iss a v4. cb400sf is an inline 4.

[@Gidanski]

CBR400 is I4 cam drive, CB400SF is a I4 motor with chain drive. NC23 CBR400 engine is the base for the CB400 engine, Smaller cams and lower compression plus chain drive is the CB400 engine.

[@sevensfires2709]

CBに負けるのか...

[@yz2504eva]

cb400- 52 hp. vfr400-60hp. cb400-195kg. vfr400- 182kg. the vfr should be killing the cb.

[@MrB590]

Yeh but those figures would be the road spec numbers not race

[@Dylzhaar]

The VFR is very old now so it won’t have 60HP anymore. CB400 would’ve lost less power so the power is probably similar, if not in favour of the CB. It did seem like the VFR caught up in the corners but doesn’t have the power to keep up in a straight line.

[@rehgallagyasdnil]

Your upshifting is bad, ease off the throttle before shifting.

[@JuanCarlos46]

Super four is more powerful, obviously.

[@kawasakizx41988]

NCって遅いね、、、