The Honda CB1 motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
1989Year released
399 ccDisplacement
How the Honda CB1 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.
Displacement399 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th 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.
Displacement44th
399 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 399 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Chain (final drive)
Model information
| Year released |
1989 |
| Category |
Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition |
digital |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
aluminium tubular |
| Rear suspension |
monoshock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
Performance
| Top speed |
193.1 km/h (120.0 mph) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
red, black, blue |
| Exhaust system |
4-into-1 stainless exhaust pipe, stainless downpipes |
| Comments |
derived from the CBR400, known as a naked ´Baby Blade´, import from Japan to UK |
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