Honda CB400

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[edit] 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 Bol D'Or NC39 in 2005

[edit] Specifications

Engine and Transmission

• Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4 Valve, DOHC inline 4 cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 55.0 mm * 42.0 mm
• Displacement: 399 cm³
• Compression ratio: 11.3
• Max Power: 39 kW (53 PS) @ 11000 rpm
• Max Torque: 39 N m @ 9500 rpm
• Carburetor Type: VPO4
• Transmission: 5 speed
• Final Drive: Chain

Chassis and Running Gear

Brakes

• Front Brake: Single or Dual Discs with 4 piston callipers
• Rear Brake: Single Disk with single piston calliper

Dimensions and Performance

• Dry Weight: 168 kg
• Ground Clearance: 130 mm
• Dimensions: 2050*725*1070 mm
• Wheelbase: 1415 mm
• Seat Height: 760 mm
• Fuel Capacity: 18 litres
• Max Speed: 115 mph
• Acceleration 0-60mph: < 6 seconds