Honda GL400 Custom

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Honda GL400 Custom
Manufacturer
Production 1979
Class Tourer
Engine
Four stroke, longitudinal 80° V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Ignition Transistor
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual chocks
Brakes Front: Single disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper
Rear: Drum, 160 mm
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Weight 216 kg / 476 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 11 L / 2.9 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, longitudinal 80° V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum, 160 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual chocks. The GL400 Custom was fitted with a 11 L / 2.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 216 kg / 476 lbs.

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Make Model Honda GL 400 Custom
Year 1979
Engine Type Four stroke, longitudinal 80° V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Displacement 396 cc / 24.2 cub in.
Bore X Stroke 73 х 47.4 mm
Compression 10.0:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Ignition Transistor
Starting Electric
Max Power 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 31.4 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual chocks
Front Brakes Single disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Drum, 160 mm
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Dry Weight 216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity 11 L / 2.9 US gal