Honda CBR400RR NC29

mi - The NC23 CBR400RR features a standard extruded beam frame, the rear of the seat unit slopes forwards, and the seat unit subframe is totally separate from the main chassis of the bike. The NC29 (only the -R models of which carry the FireBlade name) had several modifications to the frame. The main rails were of a 'cranked' design, the seat support structure had a larger rail that was welded to the frame, the rear of the tail section now had a slight recurve to it, and the swingarm was given a gull-wing shape on one side to give ground clearance for the exhaust link pipe.


The bodywork was reshaped to comply with changing aesthetic tastes.Developed mostly for younger Japanese riders, the 400 cc (24 cu in)engine still had enough power to drive the bike up to a speed-limited 180 km/h (110 mph).The inline four cylinder engine produces pleasing power anywhere in its rev range, and the bike is light and relatively easy to control. Outside the Japanese domestic market the CBR400RR was available only as a grey market import. The small capacity of the engine and manageability of the whole package makes this bike a favourite of new riders from all areas where the bike is available.

The DOHC cam gear train engine from the NC23 was later used in the NC29 and the CB400F Honda CB-1, aka NC27, a naked bike that is credited with inspiring the popular Honda 'Hornet' range.However the NC27 bears little mechanical resemblance to those machines and is probably the first true factory streetfighter.