Honda CB400
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The Honda CB400 Super Four, was released in 1992 in Japan, as a japanese market only bike. It was imported to other countries by specialist importers, this is known as a Grey import. The Honda CB400 Super Four is a modern continuation of the CB400 four model, with an attractive and robust design. This bike is a great beginners bike with a decent 400cc output.
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History
The designation CB400 has appeared on six Honda Motorcycles.
- 1975 to 1977 CB400F Super Sport 400 Four with a 408cc SOHC inline four linked to a 6-speed manual transmission
- 1978 CB400A Hawk Hondamatic with a 395cc 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 2-speed automatic transmission.
- 1978 to 1979 CB400TI Hawk I with a 395cc OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission
- 1978 to 1979 CB400TII Hawk II with a 395cc OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission
- 1980 to 1981 CB400T Hawk with a 395cc OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed manual transmission
- 1989 to 1990 CB400F (CB-1) with a 399cc DOHC inline four 4-valve liquid cooled linked to a 6-speed manual transmission
- CB-1 NC27 started in 1989
- CB-1 Type 2 NC27 in 1991
- CB 400 Super Four (PROJECT BIG-1) NC31 in 1992
- CB 400 Version R in 1995 and S in 1996
- CB 400 Four NC36 in 1997
- CB 400 Super Four - 50th Anniversarry Edition in 1998
- CB 400 Super Four / Super Bol D'Or NC39 started in 1999
- CB 400 Super Four / Super Bol D'or NC42 started in 2007
Specifications
Engine and Transmission
- Engine Type: Liquid cooled, Four-stroke cycle, 4 Poppet valve, Double overhead cam Straight engine 4 Cylinder (geometry)
- Bore and Stroke: 55.0 mm * 42.0 mm
- Engine displacement: 399 Cubic centimetre
- Compression ratio: 11.3
- Max Power (physics): 39 Kilowatt (53 Horsepower) @ 11000 Revolutions per minute
- Max Torque: 39 Newton metre @ 9500 rpm
- Carburetor Type: VPO4 (4 x 32mm carbs)
- Transmission: 6 speed
- Final Drive: Chain
Chassis and Running Gear
Brake
- Front Brake: Single 296mm or Dual Disc brake with 4 piston callipers
- Rear Brake: Single 240mm Disc with single piston calliper
Dimensions and Performance
- Dry Weight: 168 Kilogram (370 lbs)
- Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)
- Dimensions: 2050*725*1070 mm (80.7 x 28.5 x 42.1 in)
- Wheelbase: 1415 mm (55.7 in)
- Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in)
- Fuel Volume: 18 Litre (4.76 gal)
- Max Speed: 115 Miles per hour
- Acceleration 0-60mph: < 6 Second
Extra Information on CB400SF
- The Honda CB400 Super Four, was released in 1992 in Japan, as a japanese market only bike.
It was imported to other countries by specialist importers, this is known as a Grey import.
- The bike was offered as unfaired model or with a small headlight fairing.
- The way to determine which year model was which, there is a white sticker under the seat, which has a code on it, i.e. FIIS, FIIIS etc.
- There were only 50 units of Anniversary Edition manufactured. Famous white body color with red stripes.
- The most upto date models, have ABS and VTEC.
