1990 Honda VFR400R NC30

1990 Honda VFR400R NC30 – The Mini RC30 This 1990 Honda VFR400R NC30 is a stunning example of one of the most celebrated sports motorcycles ever built. Showing 47,284 kms on the clock, this NC30 wears the iconic HRC tricolour livery of red, white, and blue and carries the nickname “Mini RC30” for good reason — it borrowed heavily from Honda’s World Superbike-winning RC30, packaging race-derived engineering into an accessible 400cc package. At its heart sits Honda’s legendary 399cc V4 engine with gear-driven cams, the same valve-train layout used in the full-fat RC30. This isn’t just marketing heritage — it’s genuine race technology filtered down to a road bike. The result is an engine that revs freely, sounds extraordinary, and delivers a powerband that rewards riders who know how to use it. With 47,284 miles covered, this is a bike that’s been ridden and enjoyed as Honda intended. This example presents beautifully in factory HRC colours with clean bodywork, sharp graphics, and the distinctive gold Honda wing emblem on the tank. The single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm, triple-disc brake setup with gold calipers, and black six-spoke wheels give the NC30 a presence that punches well above its displacement class. The VFR400R NC30 has become one of the most collectible Japanese sportbikes of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Clean examples in HRC livery are increasingly difficult to source, and values have been climbing steadily as collectors and enthusiasts recognise the NC30 as one of Honda’s all-time greats. Whether you’re a serious Honda V4 collector, a track day enthusiast looking for a lightweight weapon, or a rider who appreciates race-bred engineering with everyday usability, this NC30 deserves your attention. Available at Retro Bikes Dublin, Ireland’s specialist in restored and imported vintage Japanese motorcycles. We offer nationwide delivery across Ireland and shipping to the UK and Europe. Get in touch today to arrange a viewing. 1990 Honda VFR400R, Honda NC30 for sale, VFR400R NC30 Ireland, Honda HRC, Mini RC30, Japanese sportbike Dublin, classic Honda V4, vintage motorcycle Ireland, JDM motorcycle import, Retro Bikes Dublin, Honda VFR 400 for sale