Honda RVF400R (1996)

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

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