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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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | CBR400F, CBR400R, CBR400RR |
| Production | 1983–2000 2013–present (CBR400R) |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Successor | CBR500R |
| 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 speed | 179 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) |
| Dimensions | W: 650 mm (25.5 in) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.8 in) |
| Weight | 162 kg (357 lb) (dry) 179 kg (395 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L; 3.3 imp gal (4.0 US gal) |
The CBR400R (NC17) naked bike was launched in December 1983. The 4-valves per cylinder, liquid 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 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]
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 1⁄4 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
editIt 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
editThe CBR400R features new Showa forks and dual front disc brakes.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "Honda CBR400F; A Question of Environment", Cycle World, vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 96–104, May 1985
- ^ a b c d Hargreaves, Simon (August 1, 2016). "The Golden Age of Sports 400s". MCN. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ Coombs, M: "Honda CBR400RR Service and Repair Manual, p. 8, Haynes Publishing, 2005
- ^ Honda CBR400R and CBR400RR model brochures, Honda Motor Co., Japan [various years]
- ^ "Honda CBR400R Resmi Diaspalkan". Otosia. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
References
edit- Anderson, Steve (February 1987), "The High Tech 400s; Japan's 400 class opens a window to our motorcycling future [sidebar] Honda CBR400R; Father of the Hurricane", Cycle World, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 34–41
- Cook, Marc; Gillies, Mike; Gingerelli, Dain; Smith, Jerry; Wolf, Bill (February 1987), "Japan's best-kept secrets", Cycle Guide, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 20–
- Lindemann, Mark (May 1985), "Honda CBR400F: the 13,000-rpm wristwatch", Cycle, vol. 36, no. 5, p. 26
External links
edit- Official website 2013– CBR400RR
