Honda RVF400R (1994)

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The Honda RVF400R (NC35) is a motorcycle produced in 1994 with a four-stroke, 90 degree V-four cylinder, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 399cc/24.3 cu-in, with a bore and stroke of 55 x 42mm and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The RVF400R uses a liquid cooling system, a wet sump lubrication, and 4 x 34mm Keihin carbs for induction. Its ignition is a digitalized full transistor system, while its starting method is electric. The RVF 400R has a maximum power of 61 hp/ 45kW @12500rpm and a maximum torque of 35Nm/3.7kgf-m @10000rpm. Its clutch is wet and cable operated, and transmission is 6-speed with a final drive chain. For the frame, the motorcycle uses a twin-spar aluminum frame. The front suspension has 41mm inverted forks with preload and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is a rising-rate monoshock with pre-load and rebound damping. Its front brakes are 2 x 269mm four-piston calipers, with a single-disc 2-piston caliper for the rear. The front tire is 120/60 R17, and the rear tire is 150/60 R17. The RVF400R’s rake stands at 24 degrees, while the trail is at 96 mm/3.7 inches. It has a height of 1075 mm/42.3 in, a length of 1985 mm/78.1 in, a wheelbase of 1345 mm/53 in, and a seat height of 780 mm/30.7 in. The dry weight of RVF 400R is 165 kg/363.8 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 16 liters/ 3.9 gallons. It has an average consumption of 42 mpg, a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.6 seconds and a top speed of 136.2 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda RVF 400R (NC35)

Year: 1994


Engine: Four stroke 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 x 42 mm
Valve Clearance: Intake – 0.15 mm / Exhaust 0.24
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: SAE 10W-40
Oil Capacity: 2.4 Litres
Induction: 4 x 34mm Keihin Carbs
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK ER9EH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 hp / 45 kW @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque: 35 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping
Fork oil Per Rod: 390 ml / SAE 7,5W
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate monoshock. pre-load and rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2 x 269mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 R17
Rear Tyre: 150/60 R17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in
Wheelbase: 1345 mm / 53.0 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 363.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 3.9 gal
Consumption Average: 42 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 109 mph

Top Speed: 136.2 mph

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