Honda CB400N (1980-81)

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The Honda CB 400N Super Dream is a motorcycle model from 1980-81, with a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine featuring SOHC, three valves per cylinder, and 360 degrees crankshaft, twin balance-shafts. The engine has a capacity of 395 cc/24.1 cu-in with a compression ratio of 9.3:1. The bike has a 32mm Keihin carburetor and CDI ignition with electric and kick starting. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 43 hp/31.4 kW at 9500 rpm and a six-speed transmission. Braking is achieved through a front dual-disc of 239mm and a rear 152mm drum. The front suspension has telescopic forks, while the rear features dual EVO dampers with five-way spring preload adjustment. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1390 m/54.7 in and a seat height of 795 mm/31.2 in. Its wet weight is 175.5 kg/387 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 14 litres/3.7 US gal. Additionally, it has an average consumption of 52 mpg, a standing 1/4 mile of 14.6 sec, a top speed of 166.4 km/h/103.4 mph, and a braking distance of 60-0/100-0 of -/38.1 m.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 400N Super Dream

Year: 1980 – 81


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360 degrees crankshaft and twin balance-shafts
Capacity: 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70.5 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 32mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 43 hp / 31.4 kW @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment.
Front Brakes: 2x 239mm disc
Rear Brakes: 152mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.60-19
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Wheelbase: 1390 m / 54.7 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.2 in
Wet-Weight: 175.5 kg / 387 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 52 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 38.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.6 sec
Top Speed: 166.4 km/h / 103.4 mph

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