VFR400 NC30 or the CBR400 NC29 as a first bike?

daniel_welch07 · 11-06-2006, 12:09 PM

Any info on these bikes would help thanx.

gt702 · 11-06-2006, 12:23 PM

Unfortunately very few of those bikes made it here to the states

And if you can find one, they are usually pretty expensive ... but way cool

HondaGalToo · 11-06-2006, 1:29 PM

Yup, they'd be perfect, if you could find them. They aren't imported here, unfortunately, because no one in this country wants to buy a "little" bike. It's that "bigger is better" mentality, and it's very unfortunate. If you can find one, it'll probably be expensive. Sometimes you can find an old Yamaha FZR 400, but it's likely been used as a race bike and would be nearly impossible to return it to street trim.

CBRVFR · 11-06-2006, 1:57 PM

I'm kind of past the point where I make motorcycle buying decisions based on hormonal desire. However, a sweet, accessible NC30 (or an RC30) still hold enough interest that I could see myself doing something stupid.

gt702 · 11-06-2006, 2:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I'm kind of past the point where I make motorcycle buying decisions based on hormonal desire. However, a sweet, accessible NC30 (or an RC30) still hold enough interest that I could see myself doing something stupid.

Especially if you tried to ride an RC30 (750cc) like an NC30 (400cc).

I forget all the number designations, but all the little 400's (VFR400, RVF400, CBR400 ...) are fantastic little bikes, and I'm sure I'd be apt to do stupid things on them too

bikerboy1974 · 11-06-2006, 2:53 PM

I would love to have a 400. The maneuverability of the machines are unreal! Rode a FZR400 at a track day and it was a blast! I'm actually looking into getting a EX500 or a 250 just to play on, ones I've rode really helped me get my cornering down!

wayne · 11-29-2007, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by daniel_welch07

Any info on these bikes would help thanx.

Easy choice,cbr!!!had one for just over a year before i had to sell it for a car.quick comparrison:acceleration and speed,cbr:exhaust note,cbr:handling,cbr:looks,thats up to you.i first considered buying a vfr but do not regret choosing the cbr instead.i`ve gone on a couple of vfr`s as we have stacks of them over here in south africa.all boring!cbr,fun all the way!wayne

x[corwyn] · 12-04-2007, 5:59 AM

I have wanted a FZR400 for a long time. One of the coolest setups was shoehorning a FZR600 engine into it and whomping on everyone at the track.

Kinda like the YZF750/ FZR 1000 conversion.

Those old hondas are pretty tits, but I dunno if I would give them to a newbie just because of the rarity and parts supply if it gets chucked.

A honda Hawk would be a good choice, can be setup to look like a RC30, and still have some parts availability.

Just my .02 cents. YMMV etc etc.

RepsolR · 08-06-2008, 5:18 PM

I am biased, but I would go for a VFR400 NC30, cos I've got one. Good luck finding your bike!!!

LoopyLee · 08-06-2008, 5:27 PM

I was biased the other way when choosing my bike

.. I preferred the look of the CBR400.. its all down to personal preference at the end of the day really.. I saw baby blades and fell in love, I saw the one that I have now and that was it, she was mine and I had to have her..

RepsolR · 08-06-2008, 5:34 PM

You know I was exactly the same with mine. As soon as I saw Him

WOW that was it... had cars but this thing

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I was biased the other way when choosing my bike

.. I preferred the look of the CBR400.. its all down to personal preference at the end of the day really.. I saw baby blades and fell in love, I saw the one that I have now and that was it, she was mine and I had to have her..

LoopyLee · 08-06-2008, 5:38 PM

Mines a girl.. she way too curvacious to be a boy bike

and she is called Evie

RepsolR · 08-06-2008, 5:43 PM

Mine is def' a boy, and his voice will be breaking soon, when I find a new can grrrrr. Hasn't a name, but will have as soon as he comes out to play

Got to go, birthkids to put to bed. Thanx again LoopyLee

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

Mines a girl.. she way too curvacious to be a boy bike

and she is called Evie

LoopyLee · 08-06-2008, 5:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RepsolR

Mine is def' a boy, and his voice will be breaking soon, when I find a new can grrrrr. Hasn't a name, but will have as soon as he comes out to play

Got to go, birthkids to put to bed. Thanx again LoopyLee

Nice to have you here.. I'm just off for a kip too

Hornhonker · 09-04-2008, 8:35 PM

I found the NC30 bars abit on the low side for comfort. I think an NC23 might work better in some cases.