Honda CBX400F (1981-83)

The Honda CBX 400F was a motorcycle model produced from 1981-1983. The engine was a four stroke, transverse four cylinder with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. Its capacity was 399cc with a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The bike also had 4x 26mm Keihin induction, CDI ignition and electric starting. The maximum power generated was 48 hp at 10500 rpm. The transmission was a 6 speed with a final drive chain. The front suspension had 35mm Kayaba forks with 138 mm of wheel travel and the rear had a single air shock that allowed for 103 mm of wheel travel. The bike used one single 229mm disc for the front and the back brakes. The front tyre was 3.60 H18 and the rear was 4.10 H18. The dry weight of the bike was 138 kg and it could hold up to 18 litres of fuel. The average fuel consumption was 46 mpg. Additionally, the standing 1/4 mile time was 13.5 seconds at a top speed of 155 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBX 400F

Year: 1981-83
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 x 42 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Induction: 4x 26mm Keihin
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Kayaba forks
Front Wheel Travel: 138 mm / 4.4 in
Rear Suspension: Single air shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 103 mm / 4.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 229mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 229mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.60 H18
Rear Tyre: 4.10 H18
Dry Weight: 138 kg / 304.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 46 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.5 sec / 155 km/h