Editing Honda CM400E

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda CM400E'''
|photo            = 1981-Honda-CM400E-Black-7608-2.jpg
|aka              = CM400T (reduced effect), CM 400 T (reduced effect), CM400A, CM400T, CM 400 T, CM 400 A, CM 400
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1979 - 1983
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine           = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 70.5mm x 50.6mm
|compression      = 9.3:1
|top_speed        = 97 mph (156 km/h)
|power            = 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 8500RPM
|torque           =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>												
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telehydraulic fork <br>
Rear: Swingarm fork with adjustable telehydraulic shocks
|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.50-18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.60-16}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 184.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|oil_filter       = K&N KN-401
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Honda CM400A]]
|competition      = [[Kawasaki KZ400C]]<br />[[Yamaha XS400]]
}}

The '''[[Honda]] CM400E''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1979 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 97 mph (156 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 8500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 70.5mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 395.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50-18 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telehydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm fork with adjustable telehydraulic shocks. The CM400T was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank.  
The '''Honda CM series''' was a street bike precursor to the [[Honda]] Nighthawk series of [[motorcycle]]s. It had a 400cc [[parallel twin]] [[engine]] that was [[air cooled]].  Features included electric start.  

The Honda CM series all generally resembled the older-style flat-seat bikes like the [[Triumph Bonneville]], with the exception of a slightly raised passenger area seat and small plastic fairings for the battery and airbox. A "standard" motorcycle, it includes a center mounted shifter and rear brake, as well as mechanical front and rear drum brakes. Completing the spartan appearance, the CM400 series includes only a speedometer and three indicator lights (neutral, oil pressure, high beam). While not particularly powerful, the CM400 takes its style from the old [[Cafe Racer]]s, and its handling from more docile starter bikes.




==1980 CM400E==

[[Image:1980_honda_Cm400e.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CM400E]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CM400E-Black-5511-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CM400E in Black]]
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The CM400E'80 was sold in 1980 in just one color: Black. However, the pinstripes were orange and red and the "HONDA" tank emblem was white. The "CM400E" side cover decal what white and orange. The bike had wire spoke wheels and a mechanically operated drum front brake. The only instrument was a speedometer (i.e., no tachometer). The turn signal housings were black. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began NC01-4000009.


==1981==
===CM400C===
[[Image:1981_honda_Cm400c.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400C]]
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The CM400C-81 Custom was sold in 1981 in two available colors: Candy Muse Red with Metallic Brown or Cosmo Black Metallic with Metallic Blue. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The pinstripes were gold. The comstar wheels were highlighted black. The brakes featured dual piston front [[caliper]]s. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2NC012*BM000001.


[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

===CM400E===
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File:1981_honda_Cm400e.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400E
File:1981-Honda-CM400E-Black-7608-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400E in Black
File:1981-Honda-CM400E-Black-7608-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400E in Black
File:1981-Honda-CM400E-Black-7608-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CM400E in Black
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The CM400E'81 was sold in 1981 in one color: Black. The pinstripes were gold and red while the "HONDA" emblem was gold. The "CM400" side cover decal was also gold. The bike had wire spoke wheels and a mechanically operated drum front brake. The only instrument was a speedometer (i.e., no tachometer). A chrome base was added to the instruments. The turn signal housings were chrome. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2NC011*BM1000001.


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