NS 400 R

1986 Honda NS 400 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1986 Honda NS 400 R sport motorcycle, Honda relies on a 387 cc (23.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v3, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72 HP (52.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 186 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the NS 400 R measures 183 kg (403 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.54 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1985 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.