The Honda CB 400F is a classic motorcycle model that originated in 1975. It has a 408cc, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a SOHC and two valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 9.4:1 and uses air-cooling equipped with 4x 20mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 37 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 24 ft-lb at 7500 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive, and a wet multi-plate clutch. The front suspension uses telescopic forks while the rear uses dual shocks that are preload adjustable. The front brakes use a single 267mm disc while the rear brakes use a 160mm drum. The CB 400F has a wheelbase of 1355mm and a seat height of 790mm. The ground clearance sits at 150mm, with a wet weight of 185kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 14 litres, and the motorcycle provides a fuel consumption rate of 49.7 mpg. The instrumentation includes a speedometer, tachometer, oil lamp, and neutral lamp. The bike’s standing quarter-mile record is 14.71 seconds at 86.04mph, reaching a top speed of 103 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 400F
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 408 cc / 24.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 51 50 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x 20mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Max Power | 37 hp / 27.5 KW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Toque | 24 ft-lb / 32.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer with trip, Tachometer, Oil lamp, Neutral lamp |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm / 53.3 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Wet Weight | 185 kg / 407 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 49.7 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 | 14.71 sec @ 86.04 mph |
| Acceleration 0-60 | 6.70 sec |
| Top Speed | 103 mph |
