Honda CL400: history, specs, pictures

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Honda CL400
Manufacturer
Also called CL 400
Production 1998 - 2002
Class Naked
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 85.0mm x 70.0mm
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Horsepower 28.43 HP (21.2 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Coil spring
Suspension Front: Telescopic
Rear: Swingarm
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 90/100-19 55p
Rear Tire 110/90-18 61p
Wheelbase 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
Length 85.63 inches (2175 mm)
Width 32.48 inches (825 mm)
Height 44.69 inches (1135 mm)
Weight 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg) (dry), 140.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CL400 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 1998 and 2002. Max torque was 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 28.43 HP (21.2 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 85.0mm bore x 70.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 397.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Coil spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/100-19 55p front tire and a 110/90-18 61p rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The CL400 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.

1998 Honda CL 400[edit | edit source]

The CL 400 has an air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, 398cc engine able to develop 29 horsepower at 7000rpm and a maximum torque of 34 Nm at 5500rpm.