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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda CB400A matic | |name = [[Honda]] CB400A matic | ||
|photo = Honda-CB400A--3.jpg | |photo = Honda-CB400A--3.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1978 | |production = 1978 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 [[valve]] per cylinder | |engine = Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 [[valve]] per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 9.3:1 | |compression = 9.3:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = CDI / | |ignition = CDI / | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br> | |suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 13 Liters | |fuel_capacity = 13 Liters | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = | |oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Honda CB400F | |related = [[Honda CB400F]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
After the failure of its [[Honda CB750A|750 automatic]], [[Honda]] drew some lessons from the experience. There was nothing basically wrong with the idea, but the basic bike was overweight and too expensive, Potential customers were scared off by the excessive size of the machine and by the initial outlay, users who were former motorists were rut off by an appeal to their emotions. Out of this analysis came, in 1978, a new "semi-automatic" bike. | After the failure of its [[Honda CB750A|750 automatic]], [[Honda]] drew some lessons from the experience. There was nothing basically wrong with the idea, but the basic bike was overweight and too expensive, Potential customers were scared off by the excessive size of the machine and by the initial outlay, users who were former motorists were rut off by an appeal to their emotions. Out of this analysis came, in 1978, a new "semi-automatic" bike. | ||
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[[Media:1978-Honda-Hawk-Brochure.pdf|1978 Honda Hawk Brochure]] | [[Media:1978-Honda-Hawk-Brochure.pdf|1978 Honda Hawk Brochure]] | ||
==1979== | |||
[[Image:1979_honda_Cm400a.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CM400A]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Honda-CM400A-Maroon-4892-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CM400A in Maroon]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Honda-CM400A-Maroon-4892-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CM400A in Maroon]] | |||
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The Honda CM400A'79 Hondamatic 400 was sold in 1979. Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Candy Holly Green. The pinstripes were orange and red. The speedometer had a 100 mph (160 kph) limit. The "CM400A" side cover decal was white and red. The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors. The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter. The serial number began NC02-2000009. | |||
==1980== | |||
[[Image:1980_honda_Cm400a.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CM400A]] | |||
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The Honda CM400A'80 Hondamatic 400 was sold in 1980. Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Candy Holly Green. The pinstripes on the red bike were bright red while on the green bike they were both dark green and light green. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The "CM400A" side cover decal was white and red. The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors. The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter. The serial number began NC02-2100016. | |||
==1981== | |||
| | [[Image:1981_honda_Cm400a.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A]] | ||
[[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | |||
|Honda | [[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | ||
[[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | |||
| | [[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | ||
| | [[Image:1981-Honda-CM400A-Blue-5.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400A in Blue]] | ||
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The Honda CM400A'81 Hondamatic 400 was sold in 1981. Two colors were available: Candy Bourgogne Red with Red Brown Metallic and Candy Sword Blue with Blue Gray Metallic. The pinstripes were gold. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The "CM400A" and "HONDA" emblems were gold. The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors. The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter. The serial number began JH2NC02*7BM2000001. | |||
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*[[Honda CM450A]] | *[[Honda CM450A]] | ||
*[[Honda CB750A]] | *[[Honda CB750A]] | ||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
{{Honda CB}} | {{Honda CB}} | ||