My first motorcycle was the 1987 NS400R when I was posted in the Canadian military in Germany in 1988 to.1992. Loved it and drove it for 3 years and put over 86,000+ km on it. It was the best racing in the Black forrest mountain. Still miss it to this day.
My dream bike was a aprilia futura and I got one! I owned it now for 8 years. My story was that I owned a 99 cbr 900 and the Honda dealer at that time sold aprilias and I used to go look at that bike all the time, finally the dealer said take it for a ride, I did and always remembered it, at the time I couldn't afford it but always said I would own it in the future and I did! Great bike!
I had a 1985 Rothmans NS400R and it was my favourite bike. It was so much fun to ride. At that time Honda were putting together some really well made bikes and this was no different. Well thought our and executed. No matter the cost of running both fuel and oil of course, If I could relive any pre owned bike this would be the one
Great video, keeps me hungry to finish my 1985 French NS400r model. I owned a RD500lc from Germany for many years and made a big mistake by selling it. So restoring the Honda today is crazy expensive and crazy hard to find spares to complete my treasure 👍🏻
Have Moto - Will Travel this summer we’ll have to go for a ride on it with you filming to get a sense how loud it really is. It’s super fun to ride but in such a different way then any of my other bikes. I haven’t pushed it , mainly because I finally put some fresh rubber on it this summer, the tires it came with were very old, few miles but I think 10 + years old and had lots of dry rot.
I owned a NS250R which was a 250cc version of your bike (sold BEFORE NSR models came out later) except mine was painted white,red though you could get them in your colour scheme. You questioned why your bike was a 400cc not a 500cc , in Japan there was a licence restriction at 400cc so they made bikes at the limit of 400cc to market to more riders , apparently harder to get a full licence in Japan. My mate had a RG400 from Japan , a 400cc version of the RG500. Nice bike by the way...brings back memories....
The ns400r was made into a 400 because the insurance in Japan from 400 to 500 is a big difference and would hurt the sale's of this bike for honda kept it a 400. You can buy the 500 kit if you wish. Remember it was a three cylinder nsr freddie won the championship on before making it a four cylinder.
I like your history. Matter of fact with being laying around with a cast. I have been watching plenty of battles, following Moto Gp Racing. Kenny Roberts broke my heart because I was a Gary Nixon and Duhamel fan Roberts always had that edge not because he was better but that water cooled Yamaha gave him the edge That used to piss me off. Even today I hold a grudge against Yamaha. I wished Rossi wasn’t so good
I worked for a despatch company in london in 80s the manager bought one he let me have a go just go end of rd and back 4 hours later come back he wasnt happy 😂
@3:47 Yes, but unlike the Bimota, it is not insanely expensive. It is give or take 8 grand whereas the Bimota is more likely to be 20 grand and more. At least in Europe. :)
Just got myself a NS400R Rothmans 1987. I’m like yourself as I wanted one since 1986 Isle of Man TT races. I’m in uk Great video. What mileage is it now? You had any issues with it?
Enjoy! I really wanted a Rothmans edition but so happy with mine! No issues at all. I think I've only put about 200 miles on mine (I have 7 motorcycles and do 20,000 miles a year) she's is special and only comes out a few times a year! I love owning her!
Yamaha RD500LC (aka Yamaha RZ500LC) I owned it for a short while and had to sell it... also owned Yamaha TDR250 and a 1988 Yamaha RD350... they were a hoot and the Castrol racing oil smell was what other bikes got to smell in tight twisties out of their pipes
I've owned many exotic gray market two strokes but never a NS400R. Beautiful bike. You should have shown more bike tho and less storytelling. My dream bike which would be impossible to own is a 1979 Yamaha TZ750
My first motorcycle was the 1987 NS400R when I was posted in the Canadian military in Germany in 1988 to.1992. Loved it and drove it for 3 years and put over 86,000+ km on it. It was the best racing in the Black forrest mountain. Still miss it to this day.
Was the Bike reliable?
My friend John owns your dream bike Ducati 750 F1. But he’s like you. It will be with him until he dies. Love the NSR. Absolutely gorgeous machine.
My dream bike was a aprilia futura and I got one! I owned it now for 8 years. My story was that I owned a 99 cbr 900 and the Honda dealer at that time sold aprilias and I used to go look at that bike all the time, finally the dealer said take it for a ride, I did and always remembered it, at the time I couldn't afford it but always said I would own it in the future and I did! Great bike!
Oh man... Do I miss this bike. I owned a Rothmans NS40OR for years and never knew they were so special... I sold it way to cheap... If only I knew...
First street bike I rode was a 1976 RD400 ....... I'm retiring this summer and hope to someday have an RD 400 .
I love the historical recollection of events. That was entertaining. I am currently riding the bike I want. Maybe purchase a Hyabusa one day
I had a 1985 Rothmans NS400R and it was my favourite bike. It was so much fun to ride. At that time Honda were putting together some really well made bikes and this was no different. Well thought our and executed. No matter the cost of running both fuel and oil of course, If I could relive any pre owned bike this would be the one
Great video, keeps me hungry to finish my 1985 French NS400r model. I owned a RD500lc from Germany for many years and made a big mistake by selling it. So restoring the Honda today is crazy expensive and crazy hard to find spares to complete my treasure 👍🏻
RC30 for me although there is a nice Rothmans NS400r here in New Zealand for sale ....currently have an RC51 .....Love it ...great review thanks 😊
Man that is 100% COOL Factor bro!
MemphisMike thanks mike! It’s definitely an awesome bike to own and ride..I feel so lucky to have found it when I did
I love the bumble bee sound of that bike. How has the '80s technology held up? A fun bike to ride? Fun video. I learned some stuff I didn't know.
Have Moto - Will Travel this summer we’ll have to go for a ride on it with you filming to get a sense how loud it really is. It’s super fun to ride but in such a different way then any of my other bikes. I haven’t pushed it , mainly because I finally put some fresh rubber on it this summer, the tires it came with were very old, few miles but I think 10 + years old and had lots of dry rot.
in waiting gostop, she plays water ripple sound from silensers.
it is unique sound of NS.
listen to the rhythm !
I owned a NS250R which was a 250cc version of your bike (sold BEFORE NSR models came out later) except mine was painted white,red though you could get them in your colour scheme. You questioned why your bike was a 400cc not a 500cc , in Japan there was a licence restriction at 400cc so they made bikes at the limit of 400cc to market to more riders , apparently harder to get a full licence in Japan. My mate had a RG400 from Japan , a 400cc version of the RG500. Nice bike by the way...brings back memories....
The ns400r was made into a 400 because the insurance in Japan from 400 to 500 is a big difference and would hurt the sale's of this bike for honda kept it a 400. You can buy the 500 kit if you wish. Remember it was a three cylinder nsr freddie won the championship on before making it a four cylinder.
Good bike and good story
I like your history. Matter of fact with being laying around with a cast. I have been watching plenty of battles, following Moto Gp Racing. Kenny Roberts broke my heart because I was a Gary Nixon and Duhamel fan Roberts always had that edge not because he was better but that water cooled Yamaha gave him the edge That used to piss me off. Even today I hold a grudge against Yamaha. I wished Rossi wasn’t so good
I worked for a despatch company in london in 80s the manager bought one he let me have a go just go end of rd and back 4 hours later come back he wasnt happy 😂
Nice bike!! 😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I owned one of these in the UK, i sold it for a KR1s
Nice, you don't see many KR1s around my area!
Nice ride!
Thanks for sharing.....
@3:47 Yes, but unlike the Bimota, it is not insanely expensive. It is give or take 8 grand whereas the Bimota is more likely to be 20 grand and more. At least in Europe. :)
Just got myself a NS400R Rothmans 1987. I’m like yourself as I wanted one since 1986 Isle of Man TT races. I’m in uk Great video. What mileage is it now? You had any issues with it?
Enjoy! I really wanted a Rothmans edition but so happy with mine! No issues at all. I think I've only put about 200 miles on mine (I have 7 motorcycles and do 20,000 miles a year) she's is special and only comes out a few times a year! I love owning her!
Ihad one of these back at 1988
Yamaha RD500LC (aka Yamaha RZ500LC) I owned it for a short while and had to sell it... also owned Yamaha TDR250 and a 1988 Yamaha RD350... they were a hoot and the Castrol racing oil smell was what other bikes got to smell in tight twisties out of their pipes
Marcus Aurelius I would love to find a TDR here in the states!
@@Oldstonejim there are companies in the US importing and titeling these bikes... e.a. Moto2 Imports... check out their webpage
@@Oldstonejim I had one for about 6 years, regret sellling it, like all the other bikes
Located in Washington state
I've owned many exotic gray market two strokes but never a NS400R. Beautiful bike. You should have shown more bike tho and less storytelling. My dream bike which would be impossible to own is a 1979 Yamaha TZ750
Bloody Lovely!! :)
Sweet bike hated USA never got any grwat 2 strokes besides rz350 twin yammi or any of the great 400 fours
Never had any Kawasaki 2 strokes in Canada...
Beautiful bike but too small for me bro! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
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