Sport Tourers
1987Honda VFR 400 NC24
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The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 is a nimble middleweight sport-tourer powered by a compact 399cc V4 engine producing 59 horsepower. Best suited for riders seeking a lightweight, maneuverable bike with genuine sporting credentials, it combines sharp handling with practical everyday usability. Known for its sophisticated engineering and reliable performance, the VFR 400 established Honda's reputation for building class-leading compact motorcycles.
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 59.0 HP (43.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a race-replica sport tourer, it's happiest being ridden hard through twisty roads or on track days rather than covering long motorway miles.
- Built for
- A charismatic, exotic-feeling machine thanks to its V4 engine and single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm, offering a sense of occasion well above what its small 400cc capacity suggests.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for riders wanting relaxed, high-speed touring comfort, big highway miles, or any kind of off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Power
- 59.0 HP (43.4 kW)
- Torque
- 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V four
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3576 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 55.0 x 42.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Transistor
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet Plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1345 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium Twin Spar Frame
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping force air adjustable (8psi - 11psi)
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Arm Mono shock, fully adjustable
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Nissin 2 pot caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Nissin 1 pot caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-H16
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-H18
Other
- Modifications compared to previous model
- Single sided swingarm
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VFR 400 NC24?
The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 has a Capacity of 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 have?
The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 has a Power of 59.0 HP (43.4 kW).
How many gears does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 have?
The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VFR 400 NC24?
The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 has a Torque of 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 weigh?
The 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 has a Dry weight of 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds).
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