Honda CB400N (1978-79)

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The Honda CB400N Super Dream, produced from 1978-79, features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with 3 valves per cylinder, 360 degrees crankshaft and twin balance-shafts. With a capacity of 395 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1, it can reach a maximum power of 43 horsepower at 9500 rpm. The bike also includes a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks and the rear suspension includes dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment. Brakes consist of 2x 239mm disc in the front and a 152mm drum in the rear while the bike’s tire sizes are 3.60-19 in the front and 4.10-18 in the rear. The bike has a wet-weight of 175.5 kg and a fuel capacity of 14 liters, providing an average consumption of 52 mpg. It has a top speed of 166.4 km/h or 103.4 mph and can go from 0-60 in 14.6 seconds. Overall, the Honda CB400N Super Dream is a powerful and reliable motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 400N Super Dream

Year: 1978 – 79


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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