The Honda GL 400 is a motorcycle model produced in 1978-79. It is equipped with a longitudinal 80-degree V-twin four-stroke engine, liquid cooling, and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The carburetor induction system and transistor ignition contribute to its electric starting power, which reaches a maximum of 40hp or 29.8kW at 9,500rpm. The bike’s transmission is five-speed, and final drive is by chain.
Front suspension is telescopic forks, while dual shocks comprise the rear suspension. Braking systems include a single 275mm disc and one piston caliper at the front and drum brakes at the rear, and it is equipped with 3.50S19-4PR and 3.75S18-4PR front and rear tyres, respectively.
The motorcycle weighs approximately 200kg (440.9 lbs) and can carry 18 litres (4.8 US gal) of fuel.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda GL 400
| Year | 1978-79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 80 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods |
| Capacity | 396 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 47.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 40 hp / 29.8 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 32 Nm / 23.6 ft. lbs @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual chocks |
| Front Brakes | Single 275 mmdisc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50S19-4PR |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75S18-4PR |
| Dry Weight | 200 kg / 440.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
