1996Honda RVF 400R (NC35)
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Built around a 399cc liquid-cooled V4 making 61 hp and 35 Nm, the 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) is a Japanese sports bike. It weighs 165 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 16-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 61.0 HP (45.0 kW) @ 12500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Honda, built around a 399cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
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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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Honda RVF 400R (NC35) passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 78.7% of the time, 1.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 43% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1996 have 65 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aprilia RS 250 | 63 Good | 5,956 |
| 2 | Yamaha RD 350 R YPVS | 53 Average | 1,133 |
| 3 | Suzuki RGV 250 | 46 Average | 3,226 |
| 4 | Honda RVF 400R (NC35) | 43 Average | 1,853 |
| 5 | Kawasaki ZXR 400 | 24 Below average | 14,183 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 | 22 Below average | 365 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Power
- 61.0 HP (45.0 kW) @ 12500 RPM
- Torque
- 35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
- Engine type
- V four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3697 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 55.0 x 42.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 219.0 km/h (136.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1345 mm
- Overall length
- 1985 mm
- Overall height
- 1075 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Rising-rate monoshock. pre-load and rebound damping
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 96 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 269mm 4 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 269 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc 2 piston caliper
- Front tyre
- 120/60-R17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-R17
Maintenance
- Spark plug
- NGK ER9EH
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 399 cc | 399 cc | 399 cc |
| Dry weight | 165 kg | 165 kg | 165 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 42 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda RVF 400R (NC35)?
The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) has a Capacity of 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda RVF 400R (NC35) have?
The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) has a Power of 61.0 HP (45.0 kW) @ 12500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda RVF 400R (NC35) have?
The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda RVF 400R (NC35)?
The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) has a Torque of 35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM.
How much does the Honda RVF 400R (NC35) weigh?
The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) has a Dry weight of 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds).
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