Honda CB400N (1982-83)

The Honda CB400N Super Dream was produced from 1982-83. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360 degrees crankshaft, and twin balance-shafts. Its capacity was 395cc with a compression ratio of 9.3:1. It featured 32mm Keihin carburetors, CDI ignition, electric and kick starting, and had a maximum power of 43hp/31.4 kW @ 9500 rpm. The motorcycle’s transmission was a six speed and the final drive was a chain. The front suspension of the bike featured telescopic forks and the rear suspension featured dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment. The Honda CB400N’s front brakes had 2x 239mm disc and the rear brakes had a 152mm drum. It had 3.60-19 front tyres and 4.10-18 rear tyres, and a wheelbase of 1390mm/54.7in. The seat height was 795mm/31.2in and it had a wet-weight of 175.5kg/387lbs. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 14 Litres/3.7 US gal and an average consumption of 52 mpg. The bike’s braking distance was not available but its standing 1/4 mile was achieved in 14.6 seconds. The top speed of the bike was 166.4 km/h or 103.4 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 400N Super Dream

Year: 1982 – 83


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360 degrees crankshaft and twin balance-shafts
Capacity: 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70.5 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 32mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 43 hp / 31.4 kW @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment.
Front Brakes: 2x 239mm disc
Rear Brakes: 152mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.60-19
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Wheelbase: 1390 m / 54.7 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.2 in
Wet-Weight: 175.5 kg / 387 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 52 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 38.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.6 sec
Top Speed: 166.4 km/h / 103.4 mph

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