Great rev-view mate. Real informative and fun. I especially like the history and context of the model and hearing what changed - exactly what I was looking for! This vid and the cbr250rr one are 10/10. Keep it up :)
@Complete Rider some great news.... I've had a CBR400rr come across for a potential purchase that's been restored and is amazing. showroom condition, but whilst it's very nice, they're asking 12k. thoughts on price ? I also still have the rvf on the top of my list .... single swing arm, etc. have you ridden the CBR400rr, and what are your thoughts v the rvf? cheers vince
@@cenzofrisina6517 Sorry mate, I missed this comment. 12K is a lot of money but if it's as good as you say it could be worth a look. These bikes will only go up in price, so as a long term investment you can't go wrong but if you want to ride it as a daily it's value will drop fast. As for selling it in a couple of years and 10K kilometers you will probably lose half that amount. If you want a daily 400 you can't go past the later CB400 with VTECC, EFI and ABS. I've ridden all the CBR, VFR and RVF and I love the V4 better and I must admit I love the looks of the single sided swingarm and I think long term they will turn more heads and be rarer in the future. Let me know how you go.
@Complete Rider thanks for your response. I have since let the 400rr go as I agree with it being too much dosh, and I've come to the conclusion that they are just not going to be what I want them to be . by this, i mean riding them and still retaining value, etc, and I rode a mc22 again today after ten years away from one, and tbh it didnt really fill a void like It did ten years ago. I still think they are a cracker little thing, but I'll just admire from a far. I felt like king kong on it. anyhow gone are also the days of an honest one that is tidy enough to enjoy. as for the cb400.....lovely bikes and soind great when the vtec kicks in. motorcycles are a hobby for me and get me away from the everyday , so not something to commute with, hene tje urge to just joy ride thr older stuff. thanks again . I'll let you know how I go
I had one of these back in the day, my second bike after chopping in my RS250. I was just 15 years old and took it racing, and then also rode it on the road when I turned 16 (none of which was strictly legal, but back then, you could get away with it). The RS250 was faster, especially on track, but I always had a soft spot for this little beauty. One of the most beautiful bikes ever built, even more so than the RC45, and all packaged around a little 400cc intended for young kids like me (albeit not quite as young as I was!). This was the golden age of bikes. They don't make things like this anymore, with this level of exotica. Many happy memories, from racing and from touring around the country with my girlfriend on the back, getting up to all kinds of mischief, both on and off the bike! I'm thinking of getting another one and just admiring it in the garage. Great review btw!
Thanks Timo, yes different power delivery to the RS and RGV. We used to race these 400's against the two strokes. They couldn't get past us, you would just back of the throttle a tad in the corners and they would lose the revs and couldn't make it up down the straights! Fun times.🤣 I love them all. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Cam you can always buy another one! There's plenty around they are just hard to get in good condition! I'm lucky I fell into this one and it's safely tucked away inside the house for the winter. I'm cleaning up my old VFR400 at the moment and hope to have a video up soon on that one. Ride safe and please subscribe if you haven't already.
Mate that's an awesome review! I am living in Hong Kong and there are still lots of 90s classic bikes here. So lucky that both HK and Aus have many imported bikes from Japan because of our geographical advantage. Hope you will do more reviews on 90s classic bikes!
Thanks for the positive feedback I really appreciate it! These videos take about 10 hours each to put together, so it's great people are liking them. I love 90s bikes as well and I'm preparing my VFR400 for a review soon and I've got a 92 ZZR1000 coming up soon as well! It's a bit of a trade off because new bikes get the views, so eventually I'll try to alternate between them! Anyway thanks for the Sub and Ride safe. 👌
They are the coolest! I can't pick between VFR400 and RVF400! I have both and I love them equal. I will have the VFR400 up soon! Ride safe and Subscribe! p.s. Why did you get rid of it?
In my country back in 90s, 400cc bikes were extremely popular because they were imported by parts (In Thailand, we call them invoice bikes) and assemble to be a bike in the country which made the price quite affordable. Honda were CB400SF, CBR400RR, NC30, and Steed(Shadow). The RVF400 was very expensive. That was the reason why people who had a budget bought 1000cc bikes instead Yamaha were XJR400, Dragstar Suzuki were Inazuma, Impulse, Bandit, and GSXR-400R Now I ride the CB400SF VTEC Spec3.
Thanks for watching, I never knew about the 'invoice bikes' , interesting idea. One way to get around taxes I guess?? There must be a few of these Ex Japanese bikes in Thailand, I think that's where TYGA gear comes from? I've ridden quite a few CB400's and I recommend them to my students (I'm a Motorcycle Trainer). I like the way you can ride them calmly and smoothly at low revs but when you rev them hard they FLY!! Love that VTEC. I'll try and get one to shoot soon. Keep watching heaps more bikes to come. Thanks again.
@@CompleteRider Yeah, you are right sir👍. - I've heard that TYGA parts actually made in Thailand. - Invoice Bikes' price are as equal as 150cc 2 stroke motorcycles like Honda NSR150SP Yamaha TZR, TZM, Kawasaki KR, Serpico, Victor Suzuki RGV, RG Gamma1 & 2 - Right now we can't import old motorcycle anymore except you have connections with ones who work in the authority.🤣 - If anyone need to ride JDM 90s bike, you have to wait a chance when someone sell these bikes because they are very less, and some of them are in good condition and legally to ride as they got the plates from the transport authorities. But the price is quite high due to the bikes' freshness, original fairing, and accessory parts. - And CB400 is my childhood bike. My dad used to own Steed600 and I had a chance to sit and go to school. I really adore Steed. And I love CB400 because of its unique classic referent style, the sound, the smoothness of its engine. And the revival of the 90s motorcycles in Thailand are coming back. Many people are seeking to collect the classic bikes from 90s because they want to accomplish the dreams of owning these bikes when they were kids. These bikes never gets old whenever you look at them. And the price will also pump up. Anyway, good content. What a lovely bike you have. I'll look forward to see your new clips soon.
Thanks Callum, yep she's a keeper all right. You almost need to get one direct from Japan to get a good one these days. Because of their 'shaken' laws there are some good ones sitting around in sheds and they do come up for sale occasionally. You need to get to know an importer and get him to find a good one for you. Won't be cheap but good ones are the ones going up in value. It would be worth it as they are such a fun bike. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍.
Thanks for the positive vibes mate. They both are awesome bikes. Please watch the video on the CRB250RR for more small bore, high reving beauties and I'll have a video up on my VFR400 soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I call it "Modern Japanese Art" Yep mine is living in the house entrance hall. drive.google.com/file/d/1ekAkB58D1vlSqbucdzAVPd2k4eG3ocjQ/view?usp=sharing
I just picked up an rc36 here in the states since they are very affordable still! I know quite different then your beautiful machine but I love the sound and Honda quality!
Are you kidding, I love the RC36! In fact they are probably even better to ride because they have so much torque you don't have to ride them as hard as the NC35's. I actually own one but it's in pieces at the moment. I planned on making a RC30 Replica but life has got in the way! I will finish it but it may be a while. Thanks for the watch and remember to ride safe and subscribe!🤘
@@CompleteRider I've seen a few pictures of the rc30 replicas very cool indeed. Parts seem to be hard to find even other rc36 parts are difficult to grab. Been looking for an 8 spoke rear wheel for a while with no luck.
@@MathewMorrill It's the chase that's the fun part, when you find that wheel it will be even more sweeter! Just for interest these guys are into RC30's, RC45's as well as NC30 and 35's. I think they have a RC30 Replica up for action soon. iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/ seem like good guys. It's unusual for anyone in the States to be into the 400's.
Yep, I sort of take it for granted because I've had it so long now but when I watch the video I and see how good it looks I relealise how lucky I am to have it. I'll try to attach a photo because it's sitting in the house at the moment, I've got a great wife! 😁
Trust me you won't regret it. The way I see it if your mates out ride you on bigger bikes well there on bigger bikes, if you keep up with them on a 400 you must be a good rider but if you beat them you're a bloody legend! Win,Win really!!
@@jafo4u508 Gray Import two fitties are pushing 45HP nowadays. Cooorr,, Single Swing Armed 250s,, 18000 RPM. Stay Alive and on the watch Friend. Sheeeee is gonna take a new Hoax to the next level. Space Force, ahahahaha!
That’s the problem with bloody bikes. After a long hiatus, I’m getting back on the road with a new GS,thing isn’t due here for 2 weeks and I’m perving over this 😂
Nope, today is all about electronics to save your arse and all sports bikes look alike. That single sided swing arm was crazy in it's day! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
great vid mate! I want one so , so bad. such an infectious motorcycle. To think what Honda has become (borrrriiinnnggg) after such an awesome bike along with the other beauties mc22 etc. anyhow we'll done for looking after it . cheers
Thanks for the good vibes! They are a great little bike I just don't seem to spend enough time on it. I'll try and get a video up on my VFR400 soon. Ride safe and subscribe!
@Complete Rider Hahahahah! cheeky , cheeky - a vfr400 also! nice pair of motorcycles you have there, mate. never , ever sell them unless it's to me. hehehe. looking forward to the video. which of the two do you prefer? my first motorcycle was a cbr250rr mc22 . great little bike also. it would rev to 20,000 rpm. man, I miss those days. anyhow cheers and catch ya on the next one.
My heart says I like the VFR more. I've had it for over 25 years and raced it but my back says the slightly higher bars on the RVF are better. Very little difference between them though.
@Complete Rider I'm looking to purchase an rvf400 and mc22 as soon as one or both come up......do you know of any mechanics in Sydney that can assist with maintenance etc? sorry, I should have asked if you were in Sydney first? alot u speak to say no because parts are so hard to come by etc etc.
@@cenzofrisina6517 I'm Melbourne based but RB Imports in Caringbah Sydney are the Guru's. They race and service these things and have a good stock of parts as well. rbracing.com.au/ ✌
Thanks mate, I'm led to believe there are not too many RVF's and VFR400's in the States? Probably like in Australia, if it's not 1000cc it's too small but I love caning these little bikes much more than bigger ones. Thanks again for the watch!
VERY few VFR400s and even fewer RVFs were ever imported here. My dad restored a VFR400 about 15 years ago; really cool bike. in the 90s and 2000s 600 race replicas were pretty popular here in the US and anything smaller was considered for beginner riders only and got little respect back then. In most of the US Big Touring bikes, Harleys, and ADV Tourers are really the most common thing you'll see on the road here. California has the best diversity of bikes of anywhere I've ever been, not uncommon to see some rare stuff on the roads there and lots of Euro bikes and classics are commonly seen there.
In my experience from riding in the 90s/early 2000s, these are quite a bit slower than the NC30. I remember coming across a few and outdragging them on the 30. Definitely less power. No way in hell it would do 136mph with 50hp. In reality the nc30 would only pull about 130
I don't know what country you live in but maybe the NC35's were restricted? I own both and I've raced both. I find very little difference between their power and handling for that matter, certainly on the road. Maybe your just a gun?? Thanks for the watch, stay safe and subscribe!
Wonderful! What rear stand are you using? I'd like to get the same for my 400. And is the TYGA slip on a direct bolt on to the stock exhaust or is that a full exhaust?
Hi Michael, thanks for the good vibes. The rear stand looks great but it's a load of rubbish! Cheap, crap! I ended up having to modify the shaft to fit and when you raise the bike it tilts over to the right and feels like it's going to fall. But it looks good.😂 The muffler is a direct bolt up to the standard system, I run a restrictor in it, without that it loses all the bottom end and I can't be bothered re-jetting it and it really doesn't get ridden that much these days anyway. Ride safe and subscribe.
Hi mate, where are located? im currently doing some TLC on a 1990 cbr400rr (nc29) and would it in one of your vids. its a beautiful bike and si iconic and rare.
If the bike is ever in Melbourne, I'll film it for sure! I raced against the CBR400's on a VFR in the late 90's and they are great bikes! I'm working on a vid of my NC30 which I hope to get up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe! 🤟
Im currently deciding between a CBR250RR and an RVF400 atm it’ll just be what’s for sale but I’ve got a GB400 and I think the 400 engine would be a good power range for me both are pretty sort after so I am making it tough on myself 😅
Hey mate, great video. What's your fuel economy been like for the RVF400? I am in the process of rebuilding one and am curious, particularly once it is finished and I start tuning it I also have a CBR250RR MC22 and when I first bought it, it would do 6 - 6.5L / 100km. Then I had the carbs rebuilt and tuned and it did 5 - 5.5L / 100km. Recently I got it retuned with leaner needles and it produced even more power and torque and fuel economy is down to 4 - 4.5L / 100km Cheers
Thanks for the positive vibes and the watch. I don't do a lot of riding on the RVF anymore but I daily'ed a VFR400 for a couple of years. When I do ride it, I ride it hard so the economy turns to shit. But I would think somewhere around 5 litres per 100 kms would be fair in good tune. They are too much fun to rev out to care about juice! Ride safe and Subscribe!
@@CompleteRider thanks for the helpful reply! You sound like me on my MC22 haha. Please keep up the videos, it's nice to hear an Aussie doing good reviews of bikes.
I would say HRC would have made official kits as they raced them extensively at the IOMTT. Forums on FB would know. Thanks for the watch. Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️
She was well and truly warmed up for the REV Up as it was for all the REV VIEW'S. Watch the episode on the Gold Wing as that hits the REV limiter! I hope you get yours on the road soon, too much fun to be had! 🤤 and if you haven't already please subscribe I need 1000!
In Australia you'd expect to pay between 6 to 8 Grand for a good one but it all depends on condition and you get what you pay for. Most have been trashed over the years which is why I bought mine as it was in such original condition and I didn't want it to get wrecked! Good luck!
@@CompleteRider I wanted this bike to be my first bike on lams 😅but didn't have the money so I started off with the mc22 250rr.. but everytime i see one up i feel like buying it hahah. 250rr is awesome too nonetheless Just wanna own it once
Nothing wrong with an MC22, the one I reviewed was so cool. Just imagine your MC22 with what feels like 4 times the power and you have a RVF or VFR 400! Great fun bikes to ride!
Hi Jimmy, Yes they are pretty easy really. The engines are bullet proof, well over engineered for what they are. Being a race replica everything is easy to get to once you pull the fairings off, which is quick to do. Parts are plentiful both secondhand and aftermarket and even the rear wheel comes off with one nut! Thanks for the watch and ride safe and subscribe!👍
Mostly they were sold in the domestic Japanese market and then imported as second hand bikes into various countries. Known as grey imports. They are still around but getting hard to find in good condition these days. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
CBR's are great to ride no doubt, I feel they seem more top heavy than the V4 though. But how can you go past that single sided swingarm!! You can't right!
Have both, they are very different in how they ride, Wife loves the CBR, I love the RVF. If you are smaller than about 5ft then the CBR may suit you better as you almost sit in it..
@@CompleteRider I so understand that addiction - i have 3 x RVF400's, 3 x VFR400r's - NC24, 1 x CBR400rr - NC29 & a VFR800 - but that's just transport... lol
@@petesmith8000 I just call that greedy! I'll try to get my VFR400 up soon. It's not quite as smick as the RVF but it's had a hard life, Commuted, raced, track days and sitting unloved in a shed for a few years but I've had it over 20 years now and I'll never sell it.
Great rev-view mate. Real informative and fun. I especially like the history and context of the model and hearing what changed - exactly what I was looking for! This vid and the cbr250rr one are 10/10. Keep it up :)
Thanks Rachel, it's a hard slog making these videos, especially when the channel is new and so small but it comments like yours that keep me going. ♥️
@Complete Rider some great news.... I've had a CBR400rr come across for a potential purchase that's been restored and is amazing. showroom condition, but whilst it's very nice, they're asking 12k. thoughts on price ? I also still have the rvf on the top of my list .... single swing arm, etc. have you ridden the CBR400rr, and what are your thoughts v the rvf? cheers vince
@@cenzofrisina6517 Sorry mate, I missed this comment. 12K is a lot of money but if it's as good as you say it could be worth a look. These bikes will only go up in price, so as a long term investment you can't go wrong but if you want to ride it as a daily it's value will drop fast. As for selling it in a couple of years and 10K kilometers you will probably lose half that amount. If you want a daily 400 you can't go past the later CB400 with VTECC, EFI and ABS. I've ridden all the CBR, VFR and RVF and I love the V4 better and I must admit I love the looks of the single sided swingarm and I think long term they will turn more heads and be rarer in the future. Let me know how you go.
@Complete Rider thanks for your response. I have since let the 400rr go as I agree with it being too much dosh, and I've come to the conclusion that they are just not going to be what I want them to be . by this, i mean riding them and still retaining value, etc, and I rode a mc22 again today after ten years away from one, and tbh it didnt really fill a void like It did ten years ago. I still think they are a cracker little thing, but I'll just admire from a far. I felt like king kong on it. anyhow gone are also the days of an honest one that is tidy enough to enjoy. as for the cb400.....lovely bikes and soind great when the vtec kicks in. motorcycles are a hobby for me and get me away from the everyday , so not something to commute with, hene tje urge to just joy ride thr older stuff. thanks again . I'll let you know how I go
These bikes are gorgeous to ride…..
Had one around 25yrs ago and wish I had never sold it
My rule in life, you buy bikes but you never sell bikes! Ride safe and Subscribe!
I had one of these back in the day, my second bike after chopping in my RS250. I was just 15 years old and took it racing, and then also rode it on the road when I turned 16 (none of which was strictly legal, but back then, you could get away with it). The RS250 was faster, especially on track, but I always had a soft spot for this little beauty. One of the most beautiful bikes ever built, even more so than the RC45, and all packaged around a little 400cc intended for young kids like me (albeit not quite as young as I was!). This was the golden age of bikes. They don't make things like this anymore, with this level of exotica. Many happy memories, from racing and from touring around the country with my girlfriend on the back, getting up to all kinds of mischief, both on and off the bike! I'm thinking of getting another one and just admiring it in the garage. Great review btw!
Thanks Timo, yes different power delivery to the RS and RGV. We used to race these 400's against the two strokes. They couldn't get past us, you would just back of the throttle a tad in the corners and they would lose the revs and couldn't make it up down the straights! Fun times.🤣 I love them all. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Great review, the style of the video kept my attention and was quite good! Lovely bike and thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words. You have motivated me to make some more video's. First up will be my VFR400!🙏
I had one of these, it was the nicest bike. i enjoyed it so much.
One of the biggest mistakes ive ever made is selling it
Cam you can always buy another one! There's plenty around they are just hard to get in good condition! I'm lucky I fell into this one and it's safely tucked away inside the house for the winter. I'm cleaning up my old VFR400 at the moment and hope to have a video up soon on that one. Ride safe and please subscribe if you haven't already.
Mate that's an awesome review! I am living in Hong Kong and there are still lots of 90s classic bikes here. So lucky that both HK and Aus have many imported bikes from Japan because of our geographical advantage. Hope you will do more reviews on 90s classic bikes!
Thanks for the positive feedback I really appreciate it! These videos take about 10 hours each to put together, so it's great people are liking them. I love 90s bikes as well and I'm preparing my VFR400 for a review soon and I've got a 92 ZZR1000 coming up soon as well! It's a bit of a trade off because new bikes get the views, so eventually I'll try to alternate between them! Anyway thanks for the Sub and Ride safe. 👌
This is the best 400cc ever, I have it before. I love it so much ❤️❤️❤️
They are the coolest! I can't pick between VFR400 and RVF400! I have both and I love them equal. I will have the VFR400 up soon! Ride safe and Subscribe!
p.s. Why did you get rid of it?
In my country back in 90s, 400cc bikes were extremely popular because they were imported by parts (In Thailand, we call them invoice bikes) and assemble to be a bike in the country which made the price quite affordable.
Honda were CB400SF, CBR400RR, NC30, and Steed(Shadow).
The RVF400 was very expensive. That was the reason why people who had a budget bought 1000cc bikes instead
Yamaha were XJR400, Dragstar
Suzuki were Inazuma, Impulse, Bandit, and GSXR-400R
Now I ride the CB400SF VTEC Spec3.
Thanks for watching, I never knew about the 'invoice bikes' , interesting idea. One way to get around taxes I guess?? There must be a few of these Ex Japanese bikes in Thailand, I think that's where TYGA gear comes from? I've ridden quite a few CB400's and I recommend them to my students (I'm a Motorcycle Trainer). I like the way you can ride them calmly and smoothly at low revs but when you rev them hard they FLY!! Love that VTEC. I'll try and get one to shoot soon. Keep watching heaps more bikes to come. Thanks again.
@@CompleteRider Yeah, you are right sir👍.
- I've heard that TYGA parts actually made in Thailand.
- Invoice Bikes' price are as equal as 150cc 2 stroke motorcycles like
Honda NSR150SP
Yamaha TZR, TZM,
Kawasaki KR, Serpico, Victor
Suzuki RGV, RG Gamma1 & 2
- Right now we can't import old motorcycle anymore except you have connections with ones who work in the authority.🤣
- If anyone need to ride JDM 90s bike, you have to wait a chance when someone sell these bikes because they are very less, and some of them are in good condition and legally to ride as they got the plates from the transport authorities. But the price is quite high due to the bikes' freshness, original fairing, and accessory parts.
- And CB400 is my childhood bike. My dad used to own Steed600 and I had a chance to sit and go to school.
I really adore Steed. And I love CB400 because of its unique classic referent style, the sound, the smoothness of its engine.
And the revival of the 90s motorcycles in Thailand are coming back. Many people are seeking to collect the classic bikes from 90s because they want to accomplish the dreams of owning these bikes when they were kids. These bikes never gets old whenever you look at them. And the price will also pump up.
Anyway, good content. What a lovely bike you have. I'll look forward to see your new clips soon.
Yours is in immaculate condition, I really want one of these but they are so hard to find with lower-ish Km’s or in good condition still
Thanks Callum, yep she's a keeper all right. You almost need to get one direct from Japan to get a good one these days. Because of their 'shaken' laws there are some good ones sitting around in sheds and they do come up for sale occasionally. You need to get to know an importer and get him to find a good one for you. Won't be cheap but good ones are the ones going up in value. It would be worth it as they are such a fun bike. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍.
Oh man the nostalgia !
The late 80's/ early 90's were a great time for small bore Jap bikes! Thanks for the watch, ride safe and subscribe!
Thank you so much. Watching this I miss my inline 4 hornet cb250
Thanks for the positive vibes mate. They both are awesome bikes. Please watch the video on the CRB250RR for more small bore, high reving beauties and I'll have a video up on my VFR400 soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I have mine in the house it’s better than any artwork…unfortunately I don’t ride anymore, great video think I’ll go downstairs and look at mine 😂
I call it "Modern Japanese Art" Yep mine is living in the house entrance hall.
drive.google.com/file/d/1ekAkB58D1vlSqbucdzAVPd2k4eG3ocjQ/view?usp=sharing
FEEEEYYAAAAAANNNNGGGG!
OMG, YUMMY.
GSXR SRAD 750 was Da Sheeeeeeeee.
Awesome Toy You have CR.
Lucky Buggar.
I just picked up an rc36 here in the states since they are very affordable still! I know quite different then your beautiful machine but I love the sound and Honda quality!
Are you kidding, I love the RC36! In fact they are probably even better to ride because they have so much torque you don't have to ride them as hard as the NC35's. I actually own one but it's in pieces at the moment. I planned on making a RC30 Replica but life has got in the way! I will finish it but it may be a while. Thanks for the watch and remember to ride safe and subscribe!🤘
@@CompleteRider I've seen a few pictures of the rc30 replicas very cool indeed. Parts seem to be hard to find even other rc36 parts are difficult to grab. Been looking for an 8 spoke rear wheel for a while with no luck.
@@MathewMorrill It's the chase that's the fun part, when you find that wheel it will be even more sweeter!
Just for interest these guys are into RC30's, RC45's as well as NC30 and 35's. I think they have a RC30 Replica up for action soon. iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/ seem like good guys. It's unusual for anyone in the States to be into the 400's.
Vfr and rvf got too be the best sounding bikes ever made
Absolutely agree John both the engine and the exhaust! 👊
Beautiful motorcycle. Congratulations 🎉
Thanks, she's a keeper. Keep watching for my VFR400 NC30 coming soon! Stay safe!
@@CompleteRider Rejoice in Your Awesome Luck Mate.
I absolutely love this video, thanks for the effort
Thanks SoundHound 21, yep many hours of work and it's hard to find good bikes to shoot but the response has been awesome, so it's worth it.
Such a tidy bike I can only dream of one this good looking
Yep, I sort of take it for granted because I've had it so long now but when I watch the video I and see how good it looks I relealise how lucky I am to have it. I'll try to attach a photo because it's sitting in the house at the moment, I've got a great wife! 😁
@@CompleteRider you're living the dream 🤩
I will be if I can make some money out of the time I spend making RUclips videos!🤣
Mate, I think you may have just convinced me to finally import an RVF. Great video!
Trust me you won't regret it. The way I see it if your mates out ride you on bigger bikes well there on bigger bikes, if you keep up with them on a 400 you must be a good rider but if you beat them you're a bloody legend! Win,Win really!!
How can I get one of these today! What a beauty!
@@jafo4u508 Gray Import two fitties are pushing 45HP nowadays.
Cooorr,, Single Swing Armed 250s,, 18000 RPM.
Stay Alive and on the watch Friend.
Sheeeee is gonna take a new Hoax to the next level.
Space Force, ahahahaha!
dang miss mine.....im hitting like 260+ top speed with the power cut off box installed.
🤣 Complete Rider's number 1 rule in life.
YOU BUY BIKES, YOU NEVER SELL BIKES!!
Thanks for the watch, Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Very clean bike, great videos, thanks for the pass took benelli out today
Good to meet you, nice to not be looking in the mirrors for the fuzz, not for not having a ticket anyway! Stay safe, C U in a couple of months!
@@CompleteRider yeah definitely it was a fun afternoon see ya soon mate
That’s the problem with bloody bikes. After a long hiatus, I’m getting back on the road with a new GS,thing isn’t due here for 2 weeks and I’m perving over this 😂
@butlersg1 YES but the beauty of bikes is you can afford to have a couple of them!
They don't make bikes this awesome anymore
Nope, today is all about electronics to save your arse and all sports bikes look alike. That single sided swing arm was crazy in it's day! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Very nice. I also use this model as well. It’s awesome.
Thank you, I like your channel as well. Thai? I will do a NC30 soon as well. Ride safe! 👍
@@CompleteRider yes. I’m from Thailand. And thank you for watching on my video.^^
@@CompleteRider l will waiting for your nc30 .
great vid mate! I want one so , so bad. such an infectious motorcycle. To think what Honda has become (borrrriiinnnggg) after such an awesome bike along with the other beauties mc22 etc. anyhow we'll done for looking after it . cheers
Thanks for the good vibes! They are a great little bike I just don't seem to spend enough time on it. I'll try and get a video up on my VFR400 soon. Ride safe and subscribe!
@Complete Rider Hahahahah! cheeky , cheeky - a vfr400 also! nice pair of motorcycles you have there, mate. never , ever sell them unless it's to me. hehehe. looking forward to the video. which of the two do you prefer? my first motorcycle was a cbr250rr mc22 . great little bike also. it would rev to 20,000 rpm. man, I miss those days. anyhow cheers and catch ya on the next one.
My heart says I like the VFR more. I've had it for over 25 years and raced it but my back says the slightly higher bars on the RVF are better. Very little difference between them though.
@Complete Rider I'm looking to purchase an rvf400 and mc22 as soon as one or both come up......do you know of any mechanics in Sydney that can assist with maintenance etc? sorry, I should have asked if you were in Sydney first? alot u speak to say no because parts are so hard to come by etc etc.
@@cenzofrisina6517 I'm Melbourne based but RB Imports in Caringbah Sydney are the Guru's. They race and service these things and have a good stock of parts as well.
rbracing.com.au/ ✌
Great video, Love this bike, sounds so good!
Thanks, Keep an eye out there's heaps more video's to come.
@@CompleteRider ahhhh cant wait
Good video. I have a 96 rvf400 in the states
Thanks mate, I'm led to believe there are not too many RVF's and VFR400's in the States? Probably like in Australia, if it's not 1000cc it's too small but I love caning these little bikes much more than bigger ones. Thanks again for the watch!
VERY few VFR400s and even fewer RVFs were ever imported here. My dad restored a VFR400 about 15 years ago; really cool bike. in the 90s and 2000s 600 race replicas were pretty popular here in the US and anything smaller was considered for beginner riders only and got little respect back then. In most of the US Big Touring bikes, Harleys, and ADV Tourers are really the most common thing you'll see on the road here. California has the best diversity of bikes of anywhere I've ever been, not uncommon to see some rare stuff on the roads there and lots of Euro bikes and classics are commonly seen there.
In my experience from riding in the 90s/early 2000s, these are quite a bit slower than the NC30. I remember coming across a few and outdragging them on the 30. Definitely less power. No way in hell it would do 136mph with 50hp. In reality the nc30 would only pull about 130
I don't know what country you live in but maybe the NC35's were restricted? I own both and I've raced both. I find very little difference between their power and handling for that matter, certainly on the road. Maybe your just a gun?? Thanks for the watch, stay safe and subscribe!
Very nice bike 🎉😮
Thanks, just wish I could ride it more!
I bought a mint one in Hobart and rode it back to Adelaide. Loved that thing until a lady opened her car door as I was riding past in the rain
Sad end to a great bike.😫
Wonderful! What rear stand are you using? I'd like to get the same for my 400. And is the TYGA slip on a direct bolt on to the stock exhaust or is that a full exhaust?
Hi Michael, thanks for the good vibes. The rear stand looks great but it's a load of rubbish! Cheap, crap! I ended up having to modify the shaft to fit and when you raise the bike it tilts over to the right and feels like it's going to fall. But it looks good.😂 The muffler is a direct bolt up to the standard system, I run a restrictor in it, without that it loses all the bottom end and I can't be bothered re-jetting it and it really doesn't get ridden that much these days anyway. Ride safe and subscribe.
Hi mate,
where are located? im currently doing some TLC on a 1990 cbr400rr (nc29) and would it in one of your vids. its a beautiful bike and si iconic and rare.
If the bike is ever in Melbourne, I'll film it for sure! I raced against the CBR400's on a VFR in the late 90's and they are great bikes! I'm working on a vid of my NC30 which I hope to get up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe! 🤟
@@CompleteRider great stuff! well, it is in vic atm. The guy building it is in melbourne. May have to see how things go . id fly over fir sure.
11:22 - Nice chicken stripes :)
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Im currently deciding between a CBR250RR and an RVF400 atm it’ll just be what’s for sale but I’ve got a GB400 and I think the 400 engine would be a good power range for me both are pretty sort after so I am making it tough on myself 😅
If you can go for the RVF, you never get tired of that power! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
why you change gear so early? can you not see the redline?
Hey mate, great video.
What's your fuel economy been like for the RVF400? I am in the process of rebuilding one and am curious, particularly once it is finished and I start tuning it
I also have a CBR250RR MC22 and when I first bought it, it would do 6 - 6.5L / 100km. Then I had the carbs rebuilt and tuned and it did 5 - 5.5L / 100km. Recently I got it retuned with leaner needles and it produced even more power and torque and fuel economy is down to 4 - 4.5L / 100km
Cheers
Thanks for the positive vibes and the watch. I don't do a lot of riding on the RVF anymore but I daily'ed a VFR400 for a couple of years. When I do ride it, I ride it hard so the economy turns to shit. But I would think somewhere around 5 litres per 100 kms would be fair in good tune. They are too much fun to rev out to care about juice! Ride safe and Subscribe!
@@CompleteRider thanks for the helpful reply! You sound like me on my MC22 haha.
Please keep up the videos, it's nice to hear an Aussie doing good reviews of bikes.
@@jdm-motospares5398 Thanks mate, I will have a video up of my VFR400 shortly, just giving it a tidy up first!
Was there ever a race kit for these. ? Cheers 👍🇦🇺🥃
I would say HRC would have made official kits as they raced them extensively at the IOMTT. Forums on FB would know. Thanks for the watch. Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️
I’m looking for a good, clean example that runs in the US. Or ready for export, crate it up, put it on a boat and there you go.
Try Iconic Motorcycles in California. They often have them for sale. They have a VFR400 up now!
iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/no-reserve-1994-honda-vfr400/
Wanna get my hands on this, been searching for this everywhere!!
Sure hope it wasn't cold when you were revving it up... I have one they're bloody ripper little bikes except it's not on the road yet :(
She was well and truly warmed up for the REV Up as it was for all the REV VIEW'S. Watch the episode on the Gold Wing as that hits the REV limiter! I hope you get yours on the road soon, too much fun to be had! 🤤 and if you haven't already please subscribe I need 1000!
@@CompleteRider already subbed m8 love the chanel already you make pretty good quality videos and the bikes are amazing 👌
Mate I how much would u suppose is good price for one with say 40k kms and Tyga kit not original?
In Australia you'd expect to pay between 6 to 8 Grand for a good one but it all depends on condition and you get what you pay for. Most have been trashed over the years which is why I bought mine as it was in such original condition and I didn't want it to get wrecked! Good luck!
@@CompleteRider I wanted this bike to be my first bike on lams 😅but didn't have the money so I started off with the mc22 250rr.. but everytime i see one up i feel like buying it hahah. 250rr is awesome too nonetheless
Just wanna own it once
Nothing wrong with an MC22, the one I reviewed was so cool. Just imagine your MC22 with what feels like 4 times the power and you have a RVF or VFR 400! Great fun bikes to ride!
Is it easy to maintain ❓
Hi Jimmy, Yes they are pretty easy really. The engines are bullet proof, well over engineered for what they are. Being a race replica everything is easy to get to once you pull the fairings off, which is quick to do. Parts are plentiful both secondhand and aftermarket and even the rear wheel comes off with one nut!
Thanks for the watch and ride safe and subscribe!👍
Are there many in Hong Kong???
Life truly does suck in australia.To not have the ability to ride A fast bike fast.
Yes, it does suck but at least I have the Phillip Island Moto GP Track about an hour down the road! Ha Ha Ha. Ride safe and Subscribe!
how to buy this bike
Mostly they were sold in the domestic Japanese market and then imported as second hand bikes into various countries. Known as grey imports. They are still around but getting hard to find in good condition these days. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
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I have a Question
Should I go for the RVF400/VFR400 or the CBR400RR ?
CBR's are great to ride no doubt, I feel they seem more top heavy than the V4 though. But how can you go past that single sided swingarm!! You can't right!
Have both, they are very different in how they ride, Wife loves the CBR, I love the RVF. If you are smaller than about 5ft then the CBR may suit you better as you almost sit in it..
Yep, well put I agree but no Single Sided Swingarm! 🤣 I'm addicted to them!
@@CompleteRider I so understand that addiction - i have 3 x RVF400's, 3 x VFR400r's - NC24, 1 x CBR400rr - NC29 & a VFR800 - but that's just transport... lol
@@petesmith8000 I just call that greedy! I'll try to get my VFR400 up soon. It's not quite as smick as the RVF but it's had a hard life, Commuted, raced, track days and sitting unloved in a shed for a few years but I've had it over 20 years now and I'll never sell it.
Would of been a good review if you of actually reeved it to the red line when you rode it....!!!
🤣 It breaks the speed limit in first gear! In Australia, they lock you up for that sh#t and impound your bike.
Cool but disappointing to the CBR 250 and 400.
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Thanks mate, there's heaps more bikes to come!