The Honda CB400F motorcycle was released in 1977 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with SOHC and 2 valves per cylinder. It had a capacity of 408cc/24.8cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. The bike used 4x20mm Mikuni carburetors and a wet sump lubrication system. The ignition was powered by a battery and coil and the bike had both electric and kick start capabilities. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 37hp/27.5KW @ 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 24 ft-lb/32.5Nm @ 7500rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and chain drive with a wet multi-plate clutch. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks and the rear suspension had dual shocks that were preload adjustable. The bike had a single 267mm disc brake on the front and a 160mm drum brake on the rear. The motorcycle had a top speed of 103mph with a 0-60 acceleration time of 6.70 seconds and could travel 49.7mpg. The wheelbase measured 1355mm/53.3in with a seat height of 790mm/31.1in and a ground clearance of 150mm/5.9in. The bike had a wet weight of 185kg/407lbs and held 14 liters/3.7 US gallons of fuel. The instrumentation included a speedometer with trip, tachometer, oil lamp, and neutral lamp. The Honda CB400F was a popular and powerful motorcycle during its time with both electric and kick start methods and a favorable weight to power ratio.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 400F
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
