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|name = | |name = Honda CBR400 Fireblade | ||
| | |photo=Honda-CBR400RR--1.jpg | ||
|aka = CBR400RR Fireblade, CBR 400 RR Fireblade, CBR 400F, CBR400R, CBR400RR, CBR400F | |aka = CBR400RR Fireblade, CBR 400 RR Fireblade, CBR 400F, CBR400R, CBR400RR, CBR400F | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class =Sportbike | ||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|dry_weight = 163 kg / 359.4 lbs | |dry_weight = 163 kg / 359.4 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 15 | |fuel_capacity = 15 Liters / 4.0 gal | ||
|oil_capacity = 3.8 Liters | |oil_capacity = 3.8 Liters | ||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 275mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Showa damper-rod forks with adjustable pre-load while the rear was equipped with a Showa gas/oil shock with adjustable preload and compression. The CBR400RR was fitted with a 15 | It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 275mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Showa damper-rod forks with adjustable pre-load while the rear was equipped with a Showa gas/oil shock with adjustable preload and compression. The CBR400RR was fitted with a 15 Liters / 4.0 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 163 kg / 359.4 lbs. The wheelbase was 1375mm / 54.1 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Honda-CBR400RR--1.jpg|600px|Honda CBR400 Fireblade]] | [[File:Honda-CBR400RR--1.jpg|600px|Honda CBR400 Fireblade]] | ||
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inline four - hides an alloy frame beneath its familiar bulges but from the | inline four - hides an alloy frame beneath its familiar bulges but from the | ||
outside looks virtually identical to the steel-chassi'ed 600. The | outside looks virtually identical to the steel-chassi'ed 600. The | ||
VFR400R-predictably enough a watercooled, 16-valve 90 degree V4 - displays an | VFR400R-predictably enough a watercooled, 16-valve 90 degree V4 - displays an aluminum | ||
trellis of its own, albeit a slender one resembling that of the VFR750 much more | trellis of its own, albeit a slender one resembling that of the VFR750 much more | ||
than the RC's stout skeleton. And if it doesn't quite have all the RC30's | than the RC's stout skeleton. And if it doesn't quite have all the RC30's | ||
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bolts to a box-section alloy swinger and hides behind the familiar swingarm | bolts to a box-section alloy swinger and hides behind the familiar swingarm | ||
mounted mudguard. Our bike, a 6400-mile model Bat's had on offer at £2599, | mounted mudguard. Our bike, a 6400-mile model Bat's had on offer at £2599, | ||
wore a mix of Dunlop front/Pirelli Phantom rear | wore a mix of Dunlop front/Pirelli Phantom rear tires, with a further lump of | ||
ugly rubber protecting the rear of the petrol tank, ft was also fitted with a | ugly rubber protecting the rear of the petrol tank, ft was also fitted with a | ||
Japanese four-into-one pipe that I'm sure sounded a whole lot more fuity than | Japanese four-into-one pipe that I'm sure sounded a whole lot more fuity than | ||
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session took more thought and effort than the same manoeuvre had earlier aboard | session took more thought and effort than the same manoeuvre had earlier aboard | ||
the VFR. The inline motor's buzzier feel at high revs - and the refreshing howl | the VFR. The inline motor's buzzier feel at high revs - and the refreshing howl | ||
from its pipe - meant I took the bend a gear higher than I had on the smoother V4. But the Hondas were matched in that both sets of | from its pipe - meant I took the bend a gear higher than I had on the smoother V4. But the Hondas were matched in that both sets of tires stuck to | ||
the road like a politician to an excuse, and both sets of footpegs barely | the road like a politician to an excuse, and both sets of footpegs barely | ||
touched tar as I ripped round with enough speed to make me feel dizzy. | touched tar as I ripped round with enough speed to make me feel dizzy. | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|15 | |15 Liters / 4.0 gal | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles]] |