1995 Honda VFR400 NC30 review from United Kingdom
"Excellent beginner bike that handles like a dream"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Side fairing broke where the seat joined, probably due to a bump or 2 in the road, or maybe jumps!
It seemed to overheat slightly, but the fan always kicked in before any damage was done.
The horn was temperamental.
18" rear tire isn't always easy to get at short notice (as most other tires are a standard 17").
General comments?
There is not too much bad I can say about the NC30 as it was great fun for a first bike - fast, easy to insure, cool looking with the single sided swing arm, and in black and red.
The major beef I had with it was due to the entire side fairings having to be removed to change the battery - very laborious and some bolts were tricky.
I would definitely have one in my dream garage, but maybe it's the same with all first bikes?
More Honda VFR400 NC30 reviews
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 28000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2005 |