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

The Honda CB 400 F motorcycle specifications include a 408 cc (24.90 cu in) engine, power of 37 hp (27.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 184 kg (405.7 lb).

Key specifications

1975-1977Model years
408 ccDisplacement
37 hpPower
184 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197519761977

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1975 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 400 F 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.

Engine power37 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 32% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.

Displacement408 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 28% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight184 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 7% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th 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.

Engine power43rd

37 hp — more powerful than about 43% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement44th

408 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Honda models.

Wet weight43rd

184 kg — heavier than about 43% of Honda models, or lighter than about 57%.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 408 cc • Air cooled • 37 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.201 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 201.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 90.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 408 cc (24.90 cu in)
Power 37 hp (27.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 51.0 x 50 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 184 kg (405.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)

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