The Honda VFR 400 NC 30 motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 59 hp (43.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 9% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 64th percentile across Honda models.
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 36th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
59 hp — more powerful than about 64% of Honda models with power data.
399 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Honda models.
755 mm — taller than about 36% of Honda models.
15 L — larger than about 60% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,345
1,431
6% below average.
755
780
3% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/60-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.324 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 324.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 147.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Power | 59 hp (43.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Torque | 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 55.0 x 0 mm (2.2 x inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. dual with four piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. single dual piston calipers |
| Front tire | 120/60-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm (53.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 208.0 km/h (129.2 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 4.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3242 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red white and blue |
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