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Honda NV 400 Custom - [1983]
This edition of the Honda NV 400 Custom is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda NV 400 has a 349cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1983 NV 400 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the NV 400's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda NV 400 Custom in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda NV 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 349cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 43 bhp (32 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 25.2 lb-ft (34.3 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda NV 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda NV 400 Custom.
The 1983 Honda NV 400 Custom has a Power to weight ratio of 213.9 bhp per ton and 125.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 NV 400 competing with the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker [238.9 bhp\ton] and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker SE [238.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda NV 400 generating around 125.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XJ 550 DOHC [150.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Yamaha XJ 550 J Maxim [150.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.7 secs, this makes the Honda NV 400 Custom similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC (17.3 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC (17.3 secs). This Honda NV 400 Custom also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda NV 400 Custom and the 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda NV 400 Custom on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate (0 secs) and the 1974 Suzuki AC 50 Colt (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda NV 400 Custom has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 NV 400 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda NV 400 Custom then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph).
Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC
Engine Capacity: 1127 cc
Top Speed: 167 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.7 secs @ 133 mph
