Honda CB 400 N Weight (408lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).

Wet / running weight407.9 lb (185 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb6.62 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1980198119821983

Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) is lighter than about 59.2% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
407.9 lb (185 kg)
49 Honda naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight407.9 lb (185 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider557.9 lb (253 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass
180 lb rider587.9 lb (266.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.4% of total mass
210 lb rider617.9 lb (280.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66% of total mass

Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 407.9 lb (185 kg)
Engine displacement 395 cc
Power 27 hp
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 6.62 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 15.11 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.97 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 103.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) is lighter than about 59.2% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 6.62 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 41st percentile among 49 compatible Honda naked bikes.

Does the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.62 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 9th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.97 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Is the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) above or below the typical Honda naked bike weight?

The model sits about 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda naked bike weight used on this page.

Will the Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.