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Having introduced the first four-cylinder motorbikes for the 350; 400; 500; 550 and 750 -classes, Honda seemed to take a step back with this parallel twin with classic 360° crank-layout. Nevertheless the engine showed to be reliable and sturdy and was to be a long living design used in all Honda's 400 & 450 twins for the next 10-15 years. | Having introduced the first four-cylinder motorbikes for the 350; 400; 500; 550 and 750 -classes, Honda seemed to take a step back with this parallel twin with classic 360° crank-layout. Nevertheless the engine showed to be reliable and sturdy and was to be a long living design used in all Honda's 400 & 450 twins for the next 10-15 years. | ||
The distinctive engine, came with a 360° crank; Heavy over-squared cylinder-layout; 3-valve design of the combustion chamber, tandem balance-shafts in the front left side of the engine and [[CDI]] ignition. | The distinctive engine, came with a 360° crank; Heavy over-squared cylinder-layout; 3-valve design of the [[combustion chamber]], tandem balance-shafts in the front left side of the engine and [[CDI]] ignition. | ||
Beside of this, during time, almost classic engine, the CB400T also introduced the so called '''"Com-Star"''' compound aluminum-rims, using tubeless tires for the first time - This together with the other models of same year mounted with the remarkable Com-Star rims! | Beside of this, during time, almost classic engine, the CB400T also introduced the so called '''"Com-Star"''' compound aluminum-rims, using tubeless tires for the first time - This together with the other models of same year mounted with the remarkable Com-Star rims! | ||