The Honda CB 400N motorcycle dimensions for 1978 is length 83.3 in (2,115 mm), width 28.7 in (730 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 54.7 in (1,390 mm), and the seat height 31.3 in (795 mm).
Honda CB 400N dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.7% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.6 sq ft (1.54 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 83.3 in (2,115 mm) | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) | 2.6 in above median |
| Width | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 30.4 in (772 mm) | 1.7 in below median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 54.7 in (1,390 mm) | 54.2 in (1,378 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Honda CB 400N dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 83.3 in (2,115 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 54.7 in (1,390 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Honda CB 400N dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CB 400N seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.3 in (795 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Honda CB 400N have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.7 in (1,390 mm), giving the Honda CB 400N a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.7% of overall length.
Is the Honda CB 400N compact or large?
The representative overall length is 83.3 in (2,115 mm), making the Honda CB 400N longer than most comparable Honda models. 2.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.6 sq ft (1.54 m²).
What do the Honda CB 400N width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.7 in (730 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.