Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will release the Honda NS400R, a bold-looking road sports bike equipped with a newly designed water-cooled, two-stroke, 90-degree V-3 engine (total displacement: 387 cm3 ) and a full fairing as standard, on May 10th.
The NS400R was developed by incorporating the latest technologies from the Honda NS500, a motorcycle racer that won the manufacturer's championship in the Road Race World GP500 for two consecutive years in 1983 and 1984.
The engine is a Honda NS400V-type three-cylinder engine with a lightweight, slim and compact design, with two cylinders horizontally positioned at the front of the crankcase and one cylinder at a 90-degree angle behind it. Furthermore, the aluminium one-piece cylinder has excellent resistance to seizure and wear, and the NS cylinder has an inner wall that is specially coated with nickel and silicon carbide, reducing friction loss and improving durability. In addition, the front two cylinders are equipped with an Automatic Adjustable Torque Amplification Exhaust Mechanism (ATAC), which electrically detects the engine speed, automatically changes the exhaust volume, and achieves an effective pulsation effect, and the connecting rods are equipped with high-speed stainless steel needle bearings that are excellent in high-speed durability. As a result, the engine generates high torque at low and medium speeds, and also operates smoothly up to high revolutions (maximum output 59PS/8500rpm, maximum torque 5.1kg-m/8000rpm), making it easy to handle.
The body design is lightweight and highly rigid, and is made with computer analysis. The surface is anodized and finished with a clear finish. The front wheel suspension is equipped with an air-assisted suspension that allows load adjustment, and the rear wheel is equipped with a Pro-Link suspension that allows multi-stage load adjustment. The front wheel is equipped with a compact brake torque response anti-dive mechanism (TRAC) that reduces the sinking of the body during braking, and the front wheel exhibits excellent road surface tracking. The brakes are double front and single rear disc brakes equipped with semi-metal pads and dual piston callipers. The wheels are Honda's original all-aluminium Comstar wheels, 16 inches in the front and 17 inches in the rear, which reduces the un-sprung load and achieves high rigidity. In addition, the bike is equipped with a full fairing with a thorough aerodynamic design as standard, making it a highly functional road sports bike.
Another notable feature is that the car comes in two body colours: the Honda Racing Tricolor (a combination of red, blue, and white) and the colour (a combination of blue and white) of Rothmans International, a British tobacco manufacturer that became the main sponsor of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) this year.
*Rothmans International is a British tobacco manufacturer that actively supports motor sports activities, mainly in Europe. Since 1985, it has had a sponsorship contract with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), and has supported the team's motorcycle World GP 500 and 250 classes as well as endurance racing activities.
The sales plan is
Domestic annual (planned) 6,000 units
The national standard cash price is 629,000 yen
(Prices for Hokkaido and Okinawa are 9,000 yen higher. Prices for some other remote islands are excluded.)
Additionally, fully coordinated accessories such as helmets and rider suits that match the body colours of the NS400 series are also available.
Main specifications
Model NC19
Total length (m) 2.025
Overall width (m) 0.720
Overall height (m) 1.125
Wheelbase (m) 1.385
Minimum ground clearance (m) 0.135
Seat height(m) 0.780
Vehicle weight (kg) 183
Dry weight (kg) 163
Passenger capacity (persons) 2
Fuel economy (km/L) 29.0 (60km/h constant speed test value)
Minimum turning radius (m) 2.9
Engine type NC19E, water-cooled 2-stroke, piston reed valve, 90-degree V-type 3-cylinder
Total displacement (cm 3 ) 387
Inner diameter x stroke (mm) 57.0×50.6
Compression Ratio 6.7
Maximum power (PS/rpm) 59/8,500
Maximum torque (kg-m/rpm) 5.1/8,000
Carburetor Type TA09
Starting method kick
Ignition method CDI type magnet ignition
Lubrication method Separate lubrication type
Lubricating oil capacity (L) 2
Fuel tank capacity (L) 19
Clutch type, Wet type multi-plate coil spring
Transmission type, Constant mesh 6-speed return
Gear ratio 1st gear 2.500, 2nd speed 1.714, 3rd speed 1.333, 4-speed 1.111, 5-speed 0.965, 6-speed 0.866
Reduction ratio 1st/2nd 2.481/2.500
Caster (degrees) 27°05′
Trail (mm) 100
Tire size, front 100/90-16 54H \ rear 110/90-17 60H
Brake Type, front Hydraulic double disc | rear Hydraulic disc
Suspension, front Telescopic (with cylindrical air spring) | rear Swing arm (Prolink)
Frame Format Double Cradle
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