The Honda CB400A motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2017 is length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 28.5 in (725 mm) to 42.1 in (1,070 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 61.4 in (1,560 mm), seat height 29.7 in (755 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Honda CB400A 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
76.5% 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 18.9 in (480 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
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 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Width | 35.3 in (898 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 5.2 in above median |
| Height | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 43.1 in (1,094 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.7 in (755 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Honda CB400A dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.7 in (755 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2017 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 28.5 in (725 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.7 in (755 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Honda CB400A dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CB400A seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.7 in (755 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Does the Honda CB400A have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 61.4 in (1,560 mm), giving the Honda CB400A one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 76.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CB400A have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Honda CB400A compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Honda CB400A shorter than most comparable Honda models. 2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).
What do the Honda CB400A width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.3 in (898 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,150 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda CB400A dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: decreased from 42.1 in (1,070 mm) in 2016 to 28.5 in (725 mm) in 2017, a change of 13.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.