Honda CB400

Honda CB400 Super Four

The Honda CB400 Super Four is a continuation of the Honda CB400 four. It is an all-rounder bike, sporty and suitable for learner riders where the low weight and ease of handling can help build riding confidence and ability. ABS brakes are an option on on later models.. The 400 cc (24 cu in) engine is improved by Honda's VTEC technology in later models.

The Honda CB400 Super Four was released in 1992 as a Japanese market only bike. It was later introduced to the Australian market in 2008 as either a standard or ABS equipped model. The decision by Honda to supply the CB400 in Australia was due to the change in registration laws for learner riders where Learner Approved Motorcycles (LAMs) are now based on power-to-weight ratios, rather than an engine capacity limit, generally 250 cc (15 cu in).

History

CB400 SUPER BOL D'OR
HYPER VTEC Revo (NC42)
2009 model

The designation CB400 has appeared on six Honda motorcycles.

• 1975 to 1977 CB400F Super Sport 400 Four with a 408 cc (24.9 cu in) SOHC inline four linked to a 6-speed manual transmission
• 1978 CB400A Hawk Hondamatic with a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 2-speed automatic transmission.
• 1978 to 1979 CB400TI Hawk I with a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission
• 1978 to 1979 CB400TII Hawk II with a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed manual transmission
• 1980 to 1981 CB400T Hawk with a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) OHC, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed manual transmission
• 1989 to 1990 CB400F (CB-1) with a 399 cc (24.3 cu in) DOHC inline four 4-valve liquid cooled linked to a 6-speed manual transmission

• Honda CB-1 NC27 started in 1989
• Honda CB-1 Type 2 NC27 in 1991
• CB 400 Super Four (PROJECT BIG-1) NC31 in 1992
• CB 400 Version R in 1995 and S in 1996
• CB 400 Four NC36 in 1997
• CB 400 Super Four - 50th Anniversarry Edition in 1998
• CB 400 Super Four / Super Bol D'Or NC39 started in 1999
• CB 400 Super Four / Super Bol D'or NC42 started in 2007

Specifications

Engine and Transmission

• Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4 Valve, DOHC inline 4 cylinder
• bore and Stroke: 55.0 mm * 42.0 mm
• Displacement: 399 cc (24.3 cu in)
• Compression ratio: 11.3
• Horsepower: 39 kW (52 hp) @ 11000 rpm
• Max Torque: 39 N⋅m (29 lbf⋅ft) @ 9500 rpm
• Carburetor Type: VPO4 (4 x 32 mm carbs)
• Transmission: 6 speed
• Final Drive: Chain

Chassis and Running Gear

Brakes

• Front Brake: Single 296 mm or Dual Discs with 4 piston callipers
• Rear Brake: Single 240 mm Disc with single piston calliper

Dimensions and Performance

• Dry Weight: 168 kg (370 lb)
• Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)
• Dimensions: 2050*725*1070 mm (80.7 x 28.5 x 42.1 in)
• Wheelbase: 1415 mm (55.7 in)
• Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in)
• Fuel Capacity: 18 litres (4.76 gal)
• Max Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
• Acceleration 0-60 mph: < 6 seconds

Extra Information on CB400SF

• The Honda CB400 Super Four, was released in 1992 as a Japanese market only bike.
• Available in Australia from 2008.
• The bike was offered as unfaired model or with a small headlight fairing.
• The way to determine which year model was which, there is a white sticker under the seat, which has a code on it, i.e. FIIS, FIIIS etc.
• There were only 500 units of Anniversary Edition manufactured. Famous white body color with red stripes. Translation of 50th anniversary Honda's press page
• The most up-to-date models have ABS and VTEC.

External links

• bikes.drive.com.au 2009 model review
• pressportal.com.au 2009 model review
• mynrma.com.au 2008 model review