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After introducing the four-cylinder string of lighter fours featuring [[engine]]s as small as 350 [[cubic centimetre|cc]] ([[Honda CB350F|CB350 Four]], [[Honda CB500|CB500 Four]]), and this 408 cc Four. | After introducing the four-cylinder string of lighter fours featuring [[engine]]s as small as 350 [[cubic centimetre|cc]] ([[Honda CB350F|CB350 Four]], [[Honda CB500|CB500 Four]]), and this 408 cc Four. | ||
For the most part, the CB400F was simply an upgraded version of the 350 model from the previous year. The most striking change was the swoopy four-into-one [[exhaust pipe|exhaust]] system that snaked around the frame, converging into a single [[muffler]] on the right side of the bike. Also noticeable were the angular fuel tank and flat cafe-style handlebars, all of which gave the bike a more racer-like look and feel than the rather pedestrian 350. | |||
Although aimed at the sporting segment of the market, the CB400F came up a little short in the performance department compared to the competition, most notably the quick but noisy [[two-stroke]] triples from [[Kawasaki]]. But whatever the CB400F engine lacked in power it made up for in refinement, the small-displacement [[four-stroke]] being smooth and less audibly irritating than a two-stroke. To help keep the engine in its power band, Honda employed a six-speed [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]]—something of a rarity at the time. | Although aimed at the sporting segment of the market, the CB400F came up a little short in the performance department compared to the competition, most notably the quick but noisy [[two-stroke]] triples from [[Kawasaki]]. But whatever the CB400F engine lacked in power it made up for in refinement, the small-displacement [[four-stroke]] being smooth and less audibly irritating than a two-stroke. To help keep the engine in its power band, Honda employed a six-speed [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]]—something of a rarity at the time. | ||
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[[Image:smallbackground.jpg|left|thumb|256px|1977 CB400F]] [[Image:4into1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The famous header]] | [[Image:smallbackground.jpg|left|thumb|256px|1977 CB400F]] [[Image:4into1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The famous header]] | ||
==1975== | |||
[[Image:1975_honda_CB400F_Blue.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB400F0 in blue]][[Image:honda_Cb400f0.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB400F0]][[Image:honda_Cb400_42.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB400F0]] | |||
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The Honda Super Sport 400 designated CB400F0 was sold in 1975. Two colors were available: Light Ruby Red and Varnish Blue. The fuel tank and side covers were painted one of the basic colors. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The handlebars were low. The engine was a 408cc 4-stroke SOHC inline four cylinder with four carburetors. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began CB400F-1000001. | |||
==1976== | |||
[[Image:1976_honda_Cb400f.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB400F]] | |||
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The CB400F'76 was sold in 1976 and was available in two colors: Light Ruby Red or Parakeet Yellow. The gas tank was the basic color (red or yellow), but the side covers were black. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The handlebars were low. The engine was a 408cc 4-stroke SOHC inline four cylinder with four carburetors. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began CB400F-2000001. | |||
==1977== | |||
[[Image:1977_honda_Cb400f.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda CB400F]] | |||
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The CB400F'77 was sold in 1977 and was available in two colors: Candy Antares Red or Parakeet Yellow. The gas tank stripes were gold and orange on the red bike, but black and red on the yellow bike. The gas tank filler cap was recessed. The handlebars were raised. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The engine was a 408cc 4-stroke SOHC inline four cylinder with four carburetors. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began CB400F-2100001. | |||
==1989== | |||
[[Image:1989_honda_Cb400f.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda CB400F]] | |||
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The CB400F'89 CB-1 was sold in 1989 in just one color: Pearl Presto Blue. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The camshafts were gear driven. The engine was a 399cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled inline 4 cylinder linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2NC270*KM000010. | |||
==1990== | |||
[[Image:1990_honda_Cb400f.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Honda CB400F]] | |||
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CB400F'90 CB-1 was sold in 1990 in just one color: Pearl Presto Blue. The "CB-1" tank logo was red. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The camshafts were gear driven. The engine was a 399cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled inline 4 cylinder linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2NC270*LM100010. | |||