Honda CB-1 (CB400F): review, history, specs

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Class: naked bike

Production: 1989-1991

Also called: NC27, CB400F

Successor: Honda CB400 Super Four

Model
Honda CB-1

(Japan, USA)

1989-1991

Honda CB-1

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1989 Japan, USA Name:

Honda CB-1 (Japan)

Honda CB400F (USA)

Frame/Engine:

NC27-100XXXX (Japan)

JH2NC270KM, JH2NC271KMXXXXXX (USA)

Code:

CB400F (Japan)

CB400F A, CB400F AC (USA)

1990 Japan, USA Name:

Honda CB-1 (Japan)

Honda CB400F (USA)

Frame/Engine:

NC27-105XXXX (Japan)

JH2NC270LM, JH2NC271LMXXXXXX (USA)

Code:

CB400F (Japan)

CB400F A, CB400F AC (USA)

1991 Japan Name: Honda CB-1

Frame/Engine: NC25-108XXXX

Code: CB400F

Specifications

Honda CB-1 (CB400F): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2035 mm / 80,1 in
Overall width 705 mm / 27,8 in
Overall height 1025 mm / 40,4 in
Seat height 775 mm / 30,5 in
Wheelbase 1370 mm / 53, 9 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in
Dry weight 170 kg / 375 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 183 kg / 403 lbs
FRAME Type Diamond, steel perimeter
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm, 130 mm (5,1 in)
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable 7-way spring preload), 110 mm (4,3 in)
Front tire size 110/70-17 54H
Rear tire size 140/70-17 66H
Front brake Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 11,5 l / 3,04 US gal (inc. reserve – 3,5 l)
Trail 99 mm (3,9 in)
Fuel economy / consumption 5,44 l / 100 km (43,2 US mpg)
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders in line 30°
Bore & Stroke 55,0 x 42,0 mm
Displacement 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Valve train Gear driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 56 hp (41,2 kW) / 10000 rpm
Max. torque 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) / 9500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,5 sec.
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV32
ID VG06B (VG06C - California)
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.181 (96/44)
Final reduction 2.733 (41/15)
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.307 (43/13)

2.352 (40/17)

1.875 (30/16)

1.590 (35/22)

1.434 (33/23)

1.333 (32/24)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Full transistor
Alternator
Battery capacity 12V-8Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

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