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Honda 400 Four (CB400F) Motorcycles

1975 Super Sport 400 (CB400F0)

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 408cc
Bore and Stroke 51 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel Delivery Four 20mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Breaker points and condenser
Starter Electric and kickstart
Max Power 37 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque N/A

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes 160mm drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 14 Litres (3.7 Gal)
Dry weight 185 kg (407 lb)

OTHER

Colors Light Ruby Red Varnish Blue
  • The fuel tank and side covers were painted one of the basic colors
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-1
  • The handlebars were low
  • The serial number began CB400F-1000001.

1976 CB400F’76

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 408cc
Bore and Stroke 51 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel Delivery Four 20mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Breaker points and condenser
Starter Electric and kickstart
Max Power 37 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque N/A

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes 160mm drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 14 Litres (3.7 Gal)
Dry weight 185 kg (407 lb)

OTHER

Colors ight Ruby Red Parakeet Yellow
  • The gas tank was the basic color (red or yellow), but the side covers were black
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-1
  • The handlebars were low
  • The serial number began CB400F-2000001.

1977 CB400F’77

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 408cc
Bore and Stroke 51 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel Delivery Four 20mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Breaker points and condenser
Starter Electric and kickstart
Max Power 37 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque N/A

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes 160mm drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 14 Litres (3.7 Gal)
Dry weight 185 kg (407 lb)

OTHER

Colors
  • Candy Antares Red
  • Parakeet Yellow
  • The gas tank stripes were gold and orange on the red bike, but black and red on the yellow bike
  • The gas tank filler cap was recessed
  • The handlebars were raised
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-1
  • The engine was a 408cc 4-stroke SOHC inline four cylinder with four carburetors
  • The transmission was a 6-speed
  • The serial number began CB400F-2100001.

1978 CB400F

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 408cc
Bore and Stroke 51 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel Delivery Four 20mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Breaker points and condenser
Starter Electric and kickstart
Max Power 37 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque N/A

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes 160mm drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 14 Litres (3.7 Gal)
Dry weight 185 kg (407 lb)

OTHER

Colors
  • Red
  • Parakeet Yellow
  • The gas tank stripes were gold on the red bike, but black on the yellow bike
  • The gas tank filler cap was recessed
  • The handlebars were raised
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-1

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