The Honda NS400R was a motorcycle model produced in 1985-86. The engine was a two-stroke, 90 degrees V-three cylinder with a reed valve and a capacity of 387cc. It had a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 6.7:1. The bike had a maximum power of 72 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.1 kgf-m at 8000 rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was a double cradle, with air-assisted forks and adjustable anti-dive for the front suspension, and a pro-link adjustable preload for the rear suspension. The front brakes were 2x 256mm discs with 2-piston calipers and the rear brakes were a single 220mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The NS400R had a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.03sec/164.2 km/h and a top speed of 202 km/h/125.5mph. The bike had a fuel capacity of 19 liters and an average fuel consumption of 30 mpg. It had a dry weight of 163 kg/259.3lbs and a wet weight of 183kg/403.4lbs. The dimensions of the bike were length 2065mm/81.2in, width 720mm/28.3in, and height 1150mm/45.2in. The wheelbase was 1385mm/54.5in and the seat height was 780mm/30in. The NS400R was road tested by Motosprint.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda NS 400R
| Year | 1985 – 86 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, 90 degreesV-three cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity | 387 cc / 23.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 57 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Induction | 3x 26mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 72 hp / 52.5 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 59 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.1 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.111 / 5th 0.965 / 6th 0.866 |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted forks. adjustable anti-dive |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 256mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 -17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2065 mm / 81.2 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight | 163 kg / 259.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 183 kg / 403.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 30 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.03 sec / 164.2 km/h |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h / 125.5 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint |
