Honda NS400R (1985-86)

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.

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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