The 1996 Honda RVF 400R (NC35) motorcycle has a four-stroke 90-degree V-four cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc/24.3 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and uses wet sump lubrication with SAE 10W-40 engine oil. Induction is provided by four 34mm Keihin carbs, and ignition is digitally controlled full transistor ignition. The maximum power output is 61 hp/45 kW at 12,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 35 Nm/3.7 kgf-m at 10,000 rpm. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with a wet, cable-operated clutch and chain final drive. The front suspension is a 41mm inverted fork with 390 ml/SAM 7.5W fork oil per rod, while the rear suspension is a rising-rate monoshock with preload and rebound damping. The front and rear brakes are 269mm and single-disc, respectively, with 4-piston calipers for the front and 2-piston caliper for the rear. The motorcycle has a twin-spar aluminum frame, a 24-degree rake, and a trail of 96mm/3.7 in. It has a height of 1075mm/42.3 in, a length of 1985mm/78.1 in, and a wheelbase of 1345mm/53.0 in. The dry weight is 165 kg/363.8 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 16 liters/3.9gal, with a consumption average of 42 mpg. The motorcycle can do a standing 1/4 mile in 12.6 sec/109 mph and has a top speed of 136.2 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda RVF 400R (NC35)
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 x 42 mm |
| Valve Clearance | Intake – 0.15 mm / Exhaust 0.24 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 Litres |
| Induction | 4 x 34mm Keihin Carbs |
| Ignition | Digitalized full transistor ignition |
| Spark Plug | NGK ER9EH |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 35 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front Suspension | 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping |
| Fork oil Per Rod | 390 ml / SAE 7,5W |
| Rear Suspension | Rising-rate monoshock. pre-load and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 269mm 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 R17 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3.7 in |
| Dimensions | Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1345 mm / 53.0 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 165 kg / 363.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 3.9 gal |
| Consumption Average | 42 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 109 mph |
| Top Speed | 136.2 mph |
