Honda CB 400 A Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 400 A motorcycle specifications include a 395 cc (24.10 cu in) engine, a 2-speed automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1979Model years
395 ccDisplacement
189 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1978 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 400 A 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.

Displacement395 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 30% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight189 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 47th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement42nd

395 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Honda models.

Wet weight47th

189 kg — heavier than about 47% of Honda models, or lighter than about 53%.

Fuel capacity49th

13 L — larger than about 49% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 395 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

2-speed automatic • Chain (final drive) • 3.60-19 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.60-19
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.39:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 395 cc (24.10 cu in)
Bore × stroke 70.5 x 50.6 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 2-speed automatic
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.60-19
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 189 kg (416.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 139.0 km/h (86.4 mph)

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