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Honda CB 400F2 1977-78 Found in Honda |
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Make: Honda Model: CB 400F2 Year: 1977-78 Engine: Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. Capacity: 408 Bore: 51 ? 50 mm Compression: 9.4:1 Induction: 4x 20mm Mikuni carbs Starter: Battery and coil Power: 37 hp @ 8500 rpm Torque: Transmission: 6 Speed Front suspension: Telescopic forks Rear suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable Front brake: Single 267mm disc Rear brake: 160mm drum Front tyre: 3.00-18 Rear tyre: 3.50-18 Dry weight: 185 kg Fuel capacity: 14 Litres |
| The 750 Honda four-cylinder, which appeared in 1969, was the first in a vast range of fours from the giant Japanese company. Although most were upwards of 500CC, one model was marketed using an engine of 350CC mounted in a chassis that gave it an appearance similar to that of the 360 twin. More successful than that early 'small-four' venture, however, was the CB400 which was granted Super Sport nomenclature by the company. Like its larger stablemates, the 400's power unit is an across-the-frame, single-overhead-camshaft, four-stroke engine which, in its later modified F2 guise, produces 37bhp at 85oorpm. In fact, breathing through four Keihin carburettors, the engine will rev freely right up to its io.ooorpm red line with no fuss, and a formula one car like shriek replacing the usual smooth clock like whirr of the motor. The power is transmitted through a six-speed gearbox which may seem rather extravagant, but which in reality is very necessary, for the bike thrives on revs and is n | |
