Do I have a chance? 88 FZR400 VS VFR400 NC30

**Morcs** · 6th June 2007, 16:36

Originally Posted by Chrislost

lol?
mine got about 210 on my mates speedo.
that was top of the revs with one tooth down on the front.

Yeah with stock gearing mine topped out at about 220. Though I never got it checked properly.

The RVF on the other hand has an almost accurate speedo (when reading 60 true speed by a speed camera is 59) and it pulls a lot better than the fvr when its singing. Its restricted so at about 185 its got no more pull but at that speed its definately going faster than when the vfr is off the clock.

**moT** · 6th June 2007, 17:45

Originally Posted by Morcs

Yeah with stock gearing mine topped out at about 220. Though I never got it checked properly.

The RVF on the other hand has an almost accurate speedo (when reading 60 true speed by a speed camera is 59) and it pulls a lot better than the fvr when its singing. Its restricted so at about 185 its got no more pull but at that speed its definately going faster than when the vfr is off the clock.

the rvf is the restricted versoin of the vfr not just electronic restriction but restricetd by the jets in the carbs. the rfv is about 55hp and the vfr is 59hp. this was due to new japanese regulations but if u wanna put it to the test im more than happy

**mark247** · 6th June 2007, 18:14

Originally Posted by Morcs

Yeah with stock gearing mine topped out at about 220. Though I never got it checked properly.

The RVF on the other hand has an almost accurate speedo (when reading 60 true speed by a speed camera is 59) and it pulls a lot better than the fvr when its singing. Its restricted so at about 185 its got no more pull but at that speed its definately going faster than when the vfr is off the clock.

Morcs, come to the track day on the 30th. Make it RVF400 VS VFR400 VS FZR400 VS ZXR400!

**moT** · 6th June 2007, 18:17

Originally Posted by mark247

Morcs, come to the track day on the 30th. Make it RVF400 VS VFR400 VS FZR400 VS ZXR400!

2 hondas a yamaha and a kawasaki still need a suzuki

**mark247** · 6th June 2007, 18:20

Originally Posted by Tom

2 hondas a yamaha and a kawasaki still need a suzuki

One of the Honda riders need to put Suzuki stickers on there bike...

HAHA Alex, on his 27hp 1982 GSX400?

**Chrislost** · 6th June 2007, 20:33

Originally Posted by Tom

So what do you reccomend then?

recomend?
nothing try whatever and see what you like...
it still gets about 95 in first.
and who cares about suzuki?
one may turn up etc...

**Morcs** · 7th June 2007, 15:11

Im not doing another track day until the summer, when ill have some race fairings and my summer rubber on.

The RVF is not the restricted version of the vfr, it is the predecessor of the vfr and is superior in every way except power as japanese legislation changeD at the time meaning they had to be restricted to 53hp at the wheel rather than 59hp. The electronic restriction is the same as all jap 400's, just most here have been derestricted, mine is fresh from japan. Yes the carbs are smaller to bring the power output down.

**moT** · 8th June 2007, 23:23

no chance now since i got my 17" muhahahahahaha

**Disco Dan** · 8th June 2007, 23:31

Originally Posted by Morcs

The RVF on the other hand has an almost accurate speedo (when reading 60 true speed by a speed camera is 59)

Is that an 'average' figure Morcs or was it just the one ticket?

hehe

When you bringing ya bike over?

**mark247** · 9th June 2007, 07:16

Originally Posted by Tom

no chance now since i got my 17" muhahahahahaha

Wow we! So you have even less of a top speed now

**R1madness** · 9th June 2007, 09:18

Funny listening (reading) all about how good NC30s are but they were a slug in race trim here in NZ. The FZRs were always faster and handeled better. You can get a decent choice of tyres for the 17 inch front on the FZR but nothing good for the NC30s 16inch front. That will help mid corner. The NC front end was way to soft, the FZR only needed 15wt fork oil and 10mm less air gap where the NC needed heavier springs as well.
All said and done tho it will truly come down to who has the more experiance on the track.

**ZeroIndex** · 9th June 2007, 10:04

Originally Posted by R1madness

Funny listening (reading) all about how good NC30s are but they were a slug in race trim here in NZ. The FZRs were always faster and handeled better. You can get a decent choice of tyres for the 17 inch front on the FZR but nothing good for the NC30s 16inch front. That will help mid corner. The NC front end was way to soft, the FZR only needed 15wt fork oil and 10mm less air gap where the NC needed heavier springs as well.
All said and done tho it will truly come down to who has the more experiance on the track.

Tell me about this "10mm less air gap" How would one go about adjusting that?

**Morcs** · 9th June 2007, 10:17

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Is that an 'average' figure Morcs or was it just the one ticket?

hehe

When you bringing ya bike over?

You know that speed indicator thingy on the great north road as you come down the hill in glen eden, every night I used to go past it at 60, so its very accurate

I texted you yesterday? I didnt get a reply? only things left to do is straighten my engine mount bolt.

Originally Posted by R1madness

Funny listening (reading) all about how good NC30s are but they were a slug in race trim here in NZ. The FZRs were always faster and handeled better. You can get a decent choice of tyres for the 17 inch front on the FZR but nothing good for the NC30s 16inch front. That will help mid corner. The NC front end was way to soft, the FZR only needed 15wt fork oil and 10mm less air gap where the NC needed heavier springs as well.
All said and done tho it will truly come down to who has the more experiance on the track.

NC30 doesnt have a 16'' front. It has a 17''.

**ZeroIndex** · 9th June 2007, 10:27

Originally Posted by Morcs

...NC30 doesnt have a 16'' front. It has a 17''.

I know the FZR has a 18" rear, which is damn annoying when it comes to finding new tires... I need a new front tire on my FZR.... please can someone recommend some FZR400 tires... 110/70x17 Front, and 140/60x18 Rear... thanks...

Ps. not Hi-jacking this thread, since we're already on the topic of FZR400's

**Disco Dan** · 9th June 2007, 10:49

Originally Posted by Morcs

You know that speed indicator thingy on the great north road as you come down the hill in glen eden, every night I used to go past it at 60, so its very accurate

I texted you yesterday? I didnt get a reply? only things left to do is straighten my engine mount bolt.

ahhh clever

working this arvo, bring her round tomorrow if your free? See if we can straighten your nuts