The Honda CB 400 SS motorcycle specifications include a 397 cc (24.22 cu in) engine, power of 29 hp (21.2 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139 kg (306.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB 400 SS 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 47% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 39th percentile across Honda models.
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th 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.
29 hp — more powerful than about 39% of Honda models with power data.
397 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Honda models.
790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.
11 L — larger than about 38% 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.
2,165
2,078
4% above average.
780
827
6% below average.
1,125
1,161
3% below average.
1,405
1,431
Close to average.
790
780
Close to average.
160
184
13% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 M/C 57S |
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| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 M/C 61S |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.209 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 208.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 73.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.21:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 397 cc (24.22 cu in) |
| Power | 29 hp (21.2 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 31.0 Nm (3.2 kgf-m or 22.9 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 M/C 57S |
| Rear tire | 110/90-18 M/C 61S |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 139 kg (306.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,165 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2086 hp/kg |
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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.