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

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

2002Year released
397 ccDisplacement
29 hpPower
31.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
139 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
11 LFuel tank
1,405 mmWheelbase

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.

Engine power29 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 47% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 39th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement397 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity11 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th 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 power39th

29 hp — more powerful than about 39% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement42nd

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

Seat height58th

790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity38th

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.

Overall length2,165 mm
This bike

2,165

Honda avg

2,078

4% above average.

Overall width780 mm
This bike

780

Honda avg

827

6% below average.

Overall height1,125 mm
This bike

1,125

Honda avg

1,161

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,405 mm
This bike

1,405

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

Honda avg

184

13% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 397 cc • Air cooled • 29 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,405 mmSeat 790 mmClearance 160 mm
5-speed • 100/90-19 M/C 57S front / 110/90-18 M/C 61S rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19 M/C 57S
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

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
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

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
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)
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2086 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.