LOT 385

1987 Honda VFR400R Registration no. D472 CHG Frame no. NC24-1000245 Engine no. NC23E – 1251550

Estimate: £3,500 - £5,000

Lot 385

1987 Honda VFR400R

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1987 Honda VFR400R
Registration no. D472 CHG
Frame no. NC24-1000245
Engine no. NC23E – 1251550

Following the arrival of the VFR750R (RC30) race replica in the late 1980s, it was only to be expected that some of its style and technology would rub off on Honda's smaller V4s. The first of these mini race-reps was the NC21, which was followed by the NC24 with RC30-style single-sided swinging arm. Restricted to a maximum of 59PS (59.8bhp) for the Japanese market, these models were not officially imported into the UK, unlike the successor NC30. Boasting RC30 looks and equally exemplary build quality, but at a fraction of the cost, the smaller NCs are among the most collectible classics of recent times.

First UK registered on 2nd July 1997, this VFR was restored during 2017/2018, including new panels custom painted in Rothman's livery slightly different from the original factory design. Other works carried out included powder-coating or painting the frame, cycle parts, wheels, engine cases, etc; cleaning the engine and carburettors and setting up the latter; polishing the brightwork; and fitting new OE handlebar grips. Departures from factory specification include the mirrors and after-market screen, while the machine also has the optional rear wheel hub-nut cover. It last ran in August 2024. Offered with a V5C document.
Offered with key

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is NC13E-1050308.

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