Honda CBR400

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Honda CBR400
CBR400RR NC29.jpg
Manufacturer Honda
Also calledCBR400F, CBR400R, CBR400RR
Production1983–2000
2013–present (CBR400R)
Assembly Japan
SuccessorCBR500R
Class Sport bike
Engine 399 cc (24.3 cu in), liquid cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, 16v, inline-4 VTEC
2013–present liquid-cooled,4-stroke 8v, DOHC,parallel-twin
Bore / stroke 55.0 mm × 42.0 mm (2.17 in × 1.65 in)
67.0 mm × 56.6 mm (2.64 in × 2.23 in)(2013–present)
Top speed179 km/h (111 mph) [1]
Power inline-4 44 kW (59 hp) @ 13000 rpm
parallel-twin 34 kW (46 hp) @ 9500 rpm
Torque inline-4 39 N⋅m (29 lbf⋅ft) @ 10000 r/min (rpm)
parallel-twin 38 N⋅m (28 lbf⋅ft) @ 7500 rpm
Ignition type Electric starter
Transmission 6-speed, manual, chain final drive
Brakes F: Double disc
R: Disc
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
DimensionsW: 650 mm (25.5 in)
Seat height780 mm (30.8 in)
Weight162 kg (357 lb) (dry)
179 kg (395 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L; 3.3 imp gal (4.0 US gal)

The Honda CBR400 is a Japanese domestic market small-capacity sport motorcycle, part of the CBR series introduced by Honda in 1983. It was the first Honda motorcycle to wear a CBR badge.

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The CBR400R (NC17) naked bike was launched in December 1983. The 4-valves per cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, inline-four engine has a rotational-speed valve stop mechanism "REV" (a prototype of Honda's VTEC system) that changed from two valves into four valves at 9,500 rpm.[ citation needed ] The following two years, it came as semi- and fully faired version as the F3 Endurance.[ citation needed ] The CBR400R and early CBR400RR models both carry the model number NC23, which makes up the first part of these bikes' frame numbers.[ citation needed ] In 1986 the CBR400R was also known as Aero, Jellymould, as it shares its major design features with the rest of the early CBR600F and CBR1000F Hurricane family of motorcycles, [2] which include significantly rounded body shapes. Whereas the later 1988 model was designated CBR400RR and was also known as the Tri-Arm, [2] after its racing inspired braced swingarm.[ citation needed ]

The original CBR400F as a naked bike CBR400F.jpg
The original CBR400F as a naked bike

The CBR400RR in 1992 was referred to as the 'Baby Blade' replica, then in 1994 it was styled to closely look like the CBR900RR or Fireblade motorcycle. [2] Though over the years, in performance and handling, it was more closely compared to the CBR600. [2] The CBR400RR preceded the 900 cc (55 cu in) Fireblade by four model years, going through one major rework (signified by a new "gull-arm" swingarm design).

The CBR400RR models are the NC23 and NC29 CBR400RR-J (1988), CBR400RR-K (1989), CBR400RR-L (1990–1991), CBR400RR-N (1992–1993) and CBR400RR-R (1994). [3] The name "Tri-Arm" is shown on the CBR400RR-J's bodywork, along with Hurricane, but the CBR400RR-K dropped the latter designation. [4]

Honda CBR400RR-K in Repsol livery. Hondacbr400rrk.jpg
Honda CBR400RR-K in Repsol livery.

The NC23 CBR400RR features a standard extruded beam frame, the rear of the seat unit slopes forwards, and the seat unit subframe is totally separate from the main chassis of the bike. The NC23 & NC29 (only the -R models of which carry the FireBlade name) have several modifications to the frame.[ citation needed ] The main rails are of a 'cranked' design, the seat support structure has a larger rail that was welded to the frame, the rear of the tail section now had a slight recurve to it, and the swingarm was given a gull-wing shape on one side to give ground clearance for the exhaust link pipe.[ citation needed ]

In 1985, Honda brought a CBR400F to the US for testing, on which Cycle World recorded a 0 to 14 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 13.63 seconds at 95.94 mph (154.40 km/h) and a top speed of 200km/h

In 2013, Honda released the new twin-cylinder CBR400R along with its naked model, the CB400F (not to be confused with four-cylinder CB400 Super Four), and sport adventure model, the CB400X, which is based on the CBR500R, CB500F, and CB500X respectively. These models are sold in Japan & Singapore only. [5]

New generation features

It has an immobiliser key and Combined ABS but no Cornering ABS, cornering lights, adaptive brake light, engine braking control, traction control system, quickshifter, or Bluetooth.

As a feature, it does not have keyless ignition.

2022 update

The CBR400R features new Showa forks and dual front disc brakes.

See also

Notes

  1. "Honda CBR400F; A Question of Environment", Cycle World , vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 96–104, May 1985
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hargreaves, Simon (August 1, 2016). "The Golden Age of Sports 400s". MCN. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. Coombs, M: "Honda CBR400RR Service and Repair Manual, p. 8, Haynes Publishing, 2005
  4. Honda CBR400R and CBR400RR model brochures, Honda Motor Co., Japan [various years]
  5. "Honda CBR400R Resmi Diaspalkan". Otosia. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2016-07-29.

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