The Honda CL 400 motorcycle specifications include a 397 cc (24.22 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CL 400 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
397 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Honda models.
795 mm — taller than about 62% of Honda models.
12 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,175
2,078
5% above average.
825
827
Close to average.
1,135
1,161
Close to average.
1,410
1,431
Close to average.
795
780
Close to average.
185
184
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/100-19 55P |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 61P |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.21:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 397 cc (24.22 cu in) |
| Torque | 34.0 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 85.0 x 70 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/100-19 55P |
| Rear tire | 110/90-18 61P |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,175 mm (85.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,135 mm (44.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2071 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.