1990 Honda VFR400 NC30 review from New Zealand
"A bit more power/less weight would make this bike"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The fairing mounts were broken where it met the seat.
General comments?
I bought one after reading many reviews in bike magazines that raved about it being a pocket rocket, that handled and accelerated really well, and traded up from a two stroke NSR250.
The handling was very good, although it was heavy.
Braking was excellent.
Styling looked good and the single sided swing arm looked the biz.
But the engine really lacked the power the bike needed to push all those 170kg's of weight around.
And the seat and ride position was not too comfy on long journeys.
Recommended Reviews:
 | Excellent beginner bike that handles like a dream |
| Brilliant |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Acceleration marks | 3/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 19500 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda NSR250 |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2006 |