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The '''Honda CB400T''' was a [[parallel twin]] [[engined]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]] beginning in 1978. | The '''Honda CB400T''' was a [[parallel twin]] [[engined]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]] beginning in 1978. | ||
Having introduced the first four-cylinder motorbikes for the 350; 400; 500; 550 and 750 -classes, Honda seemed to take a step back with this parallel twin with classic 360° crank-layout. Nevertheless the engine showed to be reliable and sturdy and was to be a long living design used in all Honda's 400 & 450 twins for the next 10-15 years. | Having introduced the first four-cylinder motorbikes for the 350; 400; 500; 550 and 750 -classes, Honda seemed to take a step back with this parallel twin with classic 360° crank-layout. Nevertheless the engine showed to be reliable and sturdy and was to be a long living design used in all Honda's 400 & 450 twins for the next 10-15 years. | ||
The distinctive engine, came with a 360° crank; Heavy over-squared cylinder-layout; 3-valve design of the | The distinctive engine, came with a 360° crank; Heavy over-squared cylinder-layout; 3-valve design of the combustion chamber, tandem balance-shafts in the front left side of the engine and [[CDI]] ignition. | ||
Beside of this, during time, almost classic engine, the CB400T also introduced the so called '''"Com-Star"''' compound aluminum-rims, using tubeless tires for the first time - This together with the other models of same year mounted with the remarkable Com-Star rims! | Beside of this, during time, almost classic engine, the CB400T also introduced the so called '''"Com-Star"''' compound aluminum-rims, using tubeless tires for the first time - This together with the other models of same year mounted with the remarkable Com-Star rims! | ||
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==1978== | ==1978== | ||
===CB400TI=== | ===CB400TI=== | ||
[[Image:1978_honda_Cb400ti.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TI]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-Hawk-CB400TI-Red-6636-7.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Hawk (CB400TI) in Red]] | |||
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The CB400TI'78 was sold in 1978 in two available colors: Helios Red or Excel Black. The gas tank stripes were black and orange. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer. The wheels had wire spokes and the brakes were mechanically operated drum. There was only a kickstarter (no electric start) The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. It came with a side kick-stand, but no center-stand. The serial number began CB400T-2000022. | The CB400TI'78 was sold in 1978 in two available colors: Helios Red or Excel Black. The gas tank stripes were black and orange. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer. The wheels had wire spokes and the brakes were mechanically operated drum. There was only a kickstarter (no electric start) The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. It came with a side kick-stand, but no center-stand. The serial number began CB400T-2000022. | ||
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===CB400TII=== | ===CB400TII=== | ||
[[Image:1978_honda_Cb400tii.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]][[Image:1978-Honda-CB400TII-Blue-6573-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB400TII in Candy Sapphire Blue]] | |||
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The CB400TII'78 was sold in 1978 in one of two colors: Tahitian Red or Candy Sapphire Blue. The gas tank and side cover stripes were black and orange. The instruments had both a speedometer and a tachometer. The bike had comstar wheels rather than wire spokes. The front brake was a hydraulic operated disc. It had both an electric starter and a kickstarter. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. It came with both a side kick-stand and a center-stand. The serial number began CB400T-4000048. | The CB400TII'78 was sold in 1978 in one of two colors: Tahitian Red or Candy Sapphire Blue. The gas tank and side cover stripes were black and orange. The instruments had both a speedometer and a tachometer. The bike had comstar wheels rather than wire spokes. The front brake was a hydraulic operated disc. It had both an electric starter and a kickstarter. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. It came with both a side kick-stand and a center-stand. The serial number began CB400T-4000048. | ||
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==1979== | ==1979== | ||
===CB400TI=== | ===CB400TI=== | ||
[[Image:1979_honda_Cb400ti.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB400TI]][[Image:1979-Honda-CB400TI-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB400TI in Candy Antares Red]][[Image:1979-Honda-CB400TI-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB400TI in Candy Antares Red]][[Image:1979-Honda-CB400TI-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB400TI in Candy Antares Red]] | |||
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The CB400TI'79 was sold in 1979 in two available colors: Candy Antares Red or Excel Black. The gas tank and side cover pinstripes were gold and orange. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer. The wheels had wire spokes and the brakes were mechanically operated drum. There was only a kickstarter (no electric start) The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB400T-2100006. | The CB400TI'79 was sold in 1979 in two available colors: Candy Antares Red or Excel Black. The gas tank and side cover pinstripes were gold and orange. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer. The wheels had wire spokes and the brakes were mechanically operated drum. There was only a kickstarter (no electric start) The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB400T-2100006. | ||
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==1980== | ==1980== | ||
[[Image:1980_honda_Cb400t.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CB400T]][[Image:1980-Honda-CB400T-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CB400T Hawk in Silver]][[Image:1980-Honda-CB400T-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CB400T Hawk in Silver]] | |||
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The CB400T'80 Hawk was sold in 1980 in two available colors: Custom Silver Metallic or Black. The pinstripes on the silver bike were red and black; but on the black bike they were orange and yellow. The wheels were solid black comstar. The brake | The CB400T'80 Hawk was sold in 1980 in two available colors: Custom Silver Metallic or Black. The pinstripes on the silver bike were red and black; but on the black bike they were orange and yellow. The wheels were solid black comstar. The brake caliper had a single piston. The front fender was chrome plated steel. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began NC03-2000017. | ||
==1981== | ==1981== | ||
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The CB400T'81 was sold in 1981 in one of two available colors: Pleiades Silver Metallic or Black. The stripes on the silver bike were black and blue while on the black bike they were orange and blue. The black comstar wheels were highlighted. The brake | The CB400T'81 was sold in 1981 in one of two available colors: Pleiades Silver Metallic or Black. The stripes on the silver bike were black and blue while on the black bike they were orange and blue. The black comstar wheels were highlighted. The brake caliper had a dual piston. The front fender was painted plastic. The gas tank had a new shape along with a new rear cowl spoiler. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2NC030*BM100001. | ||
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | [[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | ||
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