Question on which Honda for F3

[jnr]

Hi,

I will soon be in the market again for a racebike, although I'll be at the lower end of the grid I prefer F3 simply due to the less restrictive rules on modifications you can do.

I had thought about an SV and while this is still an option I began to look for something different and came across the V4 VFR400 & RVF400. From what I gather the RVF is the one to go for although with their current market value I had thought of the VFR and use the money saved and spend it on a newer front end etc. I hadn't really thought about the CBR yet so not really sure about it.

So I just thought I'd throw it out there for you opinions on the better of the Honda 400's.

Cheers, Jeremy.

[James Deuce]

RVF's are a lot harder to get power out of than VFRs.

IMO a CBR400RR is a much better bet for F3. It's easier to get parts for (but not THAT easy), makes more power, and most importantly is much, much easier to work on than the V4s..

[mark247]

Yea id say the NC30 is a better starting point because of the more powerful engine. Parts are easy to get as well.

[k14]

If you want a honda for F3 then a RS125 is the only option

[scracha]

If you want a honda for F3 then a RS125 is the only option

CBR but get an NC29 as the NC23 is a bitch to find bits for.

[Nicksta]

between the two options you give, VFR is better than RVF in my opinion.....
jury is still out as to weather CBR is faster than the VFR... ay stevie

[johnsv650]

best honda for f3 would be a 126cc (over size 125).
125's aren't allowed in f3 but a 126 is .......
fastest option...

[lostinflyz]

RVF's with nc30 carbies are a good option. the NC35 engine is a bit higher spec (lightened bits and bobs) but the carbies are useless. ive got a nc30 frames nc35 motor and its primo. 65bhp rear wheel. yee haw, not to hard to get alot snot outta (most 400's are around 60ish, much more than that is expensive,usually). either way theres quite a few bits about for them and outside the motor there not to bad to work on.

make sure no matter what that the bikes got a 17" rear (or you have about a grand lying round to buy one, give or take).

Theres a good CBR400 for sale down here. goes well and i wouldn't say theres a pace difference. 2 and a half grand i think. but the VFR's are alot cooler looking, and thats what matters. haha

[jnr]

Thanks for your help guys, am I correct in that the NC30 comes with the 18" rear as std as opposed to the NC35 fitted with a 17" How hard is a spare set to acquire and are there other options to switch - although I understand choices are limited due to single side.

[jnr]

If you want a honda for F3 then a RS125 is the only option

Yeah, had thought about a 125 but 95kg is a bit of a handicap!!

[jnr]

Theres a good CBR400 for sale down here. goes well and i wouldn't say theres a pace difference. 2 and a half grand i think. but the VFR's are alot cooler looking, and thats what matters. haha[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they definately look a lot better, even better with a TYGA bodykit.

[enigma51]

You should realy ask your boyfriend which one is better.

[mark247]

Thanks for your help guys, am I correct in that the NC30 comes with the 18" rear as std as opposed to the NC35 fitted with a 17" How hard is a spare set to acquire and are there other options to switch - although I understand choices are limited due to single side.

You really gotta search for them. You only need a rvf rear wheel, the front is the same. They go for around $500.

[jnr]

Cheers for that, what have you done to yours?

[limbimtimwim]

The CBR if you are tall (Aye Deano and Stevie? And I mean they are lanky, not fat) the VFR if you are small (Isn't that right Nicky?) the RVF if you are rich (Errrr... Don't know anyone..).

Since I know the RVF the best, I'll make some sweeping statements that are bound to be incorrect.

What you do have in the RVF is brakes and handling, what you don't have is power.

I'm pretty sure you can make some serious power with it. The problem is that muffer has to come off, but then your fuelling is all up the poo. So you need an expert. Then you are out of money. Then you find a big bore kit, but you shove it under your bed because you don't have the money to get it done properly.