They made the NC24 for two years, because it was rubbish.
187kg dry. Thats heavy, and a lot of the weight is in the engine. It carries it low, so its not too bad on the move, but pushing it in and out of the garage is a chore.
Getting old now too. That means that all sorts of seals ... Read review
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A review by robachamings1 on Honda VFR400 NC24 February 2nd, 2005
Author's product rating:
Comfort
Very poor
Handling
Satisfactory
Looks
Satisfactory
Features
Satisfactory
Fuel consumption
Satisfactory
Advantages:
Handling
Disadvantages:
Parts prices, reliability .
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
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They made the NC24 for two years, because it was rubbish.
187kg dry. Thats heavy, and a lot of the weight is in the engine. It carries it low, so its not too bad on the move, but pushing it in and out of the garage is a chore.
Getting old now too. That means that all sorts of seals are dried up, and the electrics are decaying. These things have a marginal electrical system anyway, a little age and its knackered.
16 inch front wheel, 18 inch rear. Makes the handling feel rather odd, like the front end is leaning loads and the rear is hardly leaning at all.
V4 400cc engine may sound cool, but it isn't. It runs hot, its a pig to work on, its heavy.
Positive bits. It was fun, when it worked. 14000 rpm redline, and you spend a lot of time touching it.
Being one of my vehicles, it was beset with problems. To try and recall them all now will take too long, suffice to say I bought the bike for about £800 and spent a similar amount in repairs, and I don't think the problem was ever solved. It would lose all power when it got warm and seem to be firing on two.
The riding position was horrible too, seat was too hard.
The NC30 is supposed to be quite good, if thats your bag. Personally after owning this bike I won't be buying another grey import.
a japaniese import, made between 1987 and 1989 roughly. nothing looks better than the single sided swingarm, and to my surprise its easier to adjust the chain compared to normal swingarm motorcycles. it looks modern and cool despite being near classic. cheap to insure and buy. cost me about £500 to insure me being under 21 with 2 years no claims. bike cost me under £1000.
mecanically there is nothing wrong with the v4 engine, built well and never ... ...oil and filters are easy its just the exhaust system. the rear down pipes is an engine out job to replace.
the only problem i have had (other than replacing the rotten exhaust) was with the charging system, this was the regulator/rec which was an easy £60 replacement. the local bike specalists said its a common fault with old hondas and the after market ones are spot on.
the only reason this bike gets bad reviews are because they brought out a ...
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I've got an 89 model sat in the garage and although it looks a bit dated now it's a great bike. I'm female, not the strongest or the tallest and I find this bike perfect to handle as a first bike. Not too heavy with plenty of poke!
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Advantages: v4 engine gives better power Disadvantages: standard mirrors make lots of blind spots
i absolutely love my nc24 and it goes like a 600 its a great first big bike to have and i have had no problems with it whatsoever it is a purebred racing machine with the single sided swingarm and riding position its a fast bike and the midrange is superb
the grey imports are better as they dont have the english restrictions in them and rev higher and go faster top speed is around 130mph and the bike is great for commuting in the low range revs ... ...revs fuel consumption can be anywhere from 40 to 65mpg depending on how you ride it
would recommend the nc24 over the nc30 as its more stylish in the way the fairing is designed and would also recommend over the gsxr400 and the fzr400 as this bike is less likely to break down which the before mentioned bikes are known for a good example will go for around the £1200 mark and if the bike is looked after should increase in price rather than deppreciate ...
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