Honda CB400

History

The designation CB400 has appeared on six Honda motorcycles.

1981 CB400, assembled in Brazil

Honda CB400 Super Four

CB400 SUPER BOL D'OR
HYPER VTEC Revo (NC42)
2009 model

CB400F Super Sport 400 Four [1975 to 1977]

• 408 cc (24.9 cu in) SOHC inline four linked to a 6-speed manual transmission

CB400A [1978] Hawk Hondamatic

• 395 cc (24.1 cu in) 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 2-speed automatic transmission.

CB400TI Hawk I [1978 to 1979]

• 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission

CB400TII [1978 to 1979] Hawk II

• 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission

CB400N [1978 to 1983]

• 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin (not sold in US)

CB400T Hawk [1980 to 1981]

• 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed manual transmission

Honda CB-1 (CB400F) [1989 to 1990]

• 399 cc (24.3 cu in) DOHC inline four 4-valve liquid cooled linked to a 6-speed manual transmission

• NC27 [1989]
• Type 2 [1991]

Honda CB400 Super Four [1992 - 2013]

The Honda CB400 Super Four is a continuation of the Honda CB400 four. It is an all-rounder bike, sporty and suitable for learner riders where the low weight and ease of handling can help build riding confidence and ability. ABS brakes are an option on later models.^[1] The 400 cc (24 cu in) engine is improved by Honda's VTEC technology in later models.

The Honda CB400 Super Four was released in 1992 as a Japanese market only bike. It was later introduced to the Australian market in 2008 as either a standard or ABS equipped model. The decision by Honda to supply the CB400 in Australia was due to the change in registration laws for learner riders where Learner Approved Motorcycles (LAMs) are now based on power-to-weight ratios, rather than an engine capacity limit, generally 250 cc (15 cu in).^{[citation needed]}

• There were only 500 units of Anniversary Edition manufactured. Famous white body color with red stripes. Translation of 50th anniversary Honda's press page • 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.

• Super Four [1992]
• Vtec Spec I [1999]
• Vtec Spec II [2002]
• Vtec Spec III [2003]

Super Bol D'or faired model also available

• Revo [2008]

Super Bol D'or faired model also available

References

External links

• pressportal.com.au 2009 model review
• mynrma.com.au 2008 model review