Honda NS 400 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda NS 400 R motorcycle specifications include a 387 cc (23.61 cu in) engine, power of 72 hp (52.6 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 183 kg (403.4 lb).

Key specifications

1985-1987Model years
387 ccDisplacement
72 hpPower
183 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198519861987

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1985 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda NS 400 R 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.

Engine power72 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 33% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 68th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement387 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 31% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 41st percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight183 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 7% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power68th

72 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement41st

387 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Honda models.

Wet weight42nd

183 kg — heavier than about 42% of Honda models, or lighter than about 58%.

Fuel capacity84th

19 L — larger than about 84% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V3, two-stroke • 387 cc • Liquid cooled • 72 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-16 front / 110/90-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-16
Rear tire size 110/90-17
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.393 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 393.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 186.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V3, two-stroke
Displacement 387 cc (23.61 cu in)
Power 72 hp (52.6 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 57.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 6.7:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Membrane & variable discharge openings

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-16
Rear tire 110/90-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 183 kg (403.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.