Honda CM400T
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| Honda CM400T | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1979 - 1981 |
| Class | Standard |
| Successor | Honda CM450T |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Swingarm fork with adjustable telehydraulic shocks. |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.60-16 |
| Weight | 173 kg / 338 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-111[1] |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal |
| Related | Honda CM400E Honda CM400A Honda CM400C |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 3 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm fork with adjustable telehydraulic shocks.. The CM400T was fitted with a 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 173 kg / 338 lbs.
1979 CM400T[edit | edit source]
1979 Honda CM400T
1979 Honda CM400T
1979 Honda CM400T
The CM400T'79 was sold in 1979 in one of two colors: Candy Presto Red or Candy Holly Green. The pinstripes were orange and red. The speedometer had a 100 mph (160 kph) limit. The "CM400T" side cover decal was white and red. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began NC01-2000001.
1980 CM400T[edit | edit source]
1980 Honda CM400T in Maroon
1980 Honda CM400T in Maroon
1980 Honda CM400T in Maroon
1980 Honda CM400T in Maroon
1980 Honda CM400T in Candy Presto Red
1980 Honda CM400T in Candy Presto Red
1980 Honda CM400T in Candy Presto Red
1980 Honda CM400T in Candy Presto Red
1980 Honda CM400T in Candy Presto Red
1980 Honda CM400T
The CM400T'80 was sold in 1980 in one of two colors: Candy Presto Red or Candy Holly Green. The red bike had bright red pinstripes while the green bike had both dark and light green pinstripes. The CM400T speedometer had a 100 mph (160 km) limit, but the automatic version(CM400A)speedo only goes do 80mph (130 kmh). CM400T (Touring) and CM400A (automatic) have alloy wheels and front disk brakes as opposed to CM400E (economy) which has steel wire wheels and front drum brake. The "CM400T" side cover decal was white and red. It is the most powerful version of CM400. Fuel capacity is limited to 9.50 liters (2.51 gallons)including the reserve. The engine was a 395cc OHC, dual carburator, 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began NC01- 2000001.
1981 CM400T[edit | edit source]
The CM400T'81 was sold in 1981 in one of two color schemes: Candy Bourgogne Red with Metallic Bronze or Candy Sword Blue with Metallic Light Blue. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The "HONDA" and "CM400T" emblems were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The speedometer now had a 85 mph (135 km) limit. The engine was a 395cc OHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2NC010*BM2000001.
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Honda CM series was a street bike precursor to the Honda Rebel series of motorcycles produced from 1979-1981. These bikes had a 395cc parallel twin engine that was air-cooled. Features included electric start and electronic ignition. The Honda CM series all generally resembled the older-style flat-seat bikes from the 60s and 70s, with the exception of a slightly raised passenger area seat and small plastic fairings for the battery and electrical. These are "standard" style motorcycles but do have some elements of the cruiser (stepped seat, increased fork angle, extra chrome).
The CM400 series includes only a speedometer and three indicator lights (neutral, oil pressure, high beam) with a tachometer for the C and T models. The E (economy) model had wire wheels and drum brakes, while the others had "Comstar" alloy wheels and a front disk/rear drum braking setup. While not particularly powerful, the CM400's handling makes it one of the great starter bikes.
Many engine components are common with the Honda CB400T models from the same year. The parallel twin engine has three valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust) and a five-speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. In 1982, the CM engine was bored out to a 447 cc engine with six gears, and the series was renamed CM450.
| Make Model | Honda CM 400T |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement | 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70.5 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition |
| Starting | |
| Max Power | |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm fork with adjustable telehydraulic shocks. |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.60-16 |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 338 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.