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

The Honda CB 400N motorcycle specifications include a 400 cc (24.41 cu in) engine, power of 42.9 hp (31.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 167 kg (368.2 lb).

Key specifications

1978Year released
400 ccDisplacement
42.9 hpPower
33.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
167 kgDry weight
795 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,390 mmWheelbase

How the Honda CB 400N 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 power42.9 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 45th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement400 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height795 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 62nd 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 power45th

42.9 hp — more powerful than about 45% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement44th

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

Seat height62nd

795 mm — taller than about 62% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% 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 length2,115 mm
This bike

2,115

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width730 mm
This bike

730

Honda avg

827

12% below average.

Overall height1,105 mm
This bike

1,105

Honda avg

1,161

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,390 mm
This bike

1,390

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height795 mm
This bike

795

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 400 cc • Air cooled • 42.9 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,390 mmSeat 795 mm
3.60-19 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.60-19
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.257 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 256.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 107.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.39:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1978
Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 400 cc (24.41 cu in)
Power 42.9 hp (31.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Torque 33.2 Nm (3.4 kgf-m or 24.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 70.5 x 50.6 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin 32mm
Ignition Electronic
Starter Electric & kick

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm Twin Shock

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.60-19
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 167 kg (368.2 lb)
Seat height 795 mm (31.3 inches)
Overall length 2,115 mm (83.3 inches)
Overall width 730 mm (28.7 inches)
Overall height 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,390 mm (54.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 166.5 km/h (103.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2569 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Red, Blue

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.