After introducing the four-cylinder CB750 motorcycle in 1969, Honda followed with a string of smaller-capacity four-cylinder models; the CB500 Four in 1971 and the CB350 Four in 1972. The CB350F was available fo… See more

The CB400F was well received by the motoring press and reviewers. They praised its renewed focus over the previous 350F model, preferring its clean lines and sporty café racer looks. In America, however, th… See more

The CB400F was produced in three variants during its production cycle; the F, F1 and F2.
UK variants:
• 1975-1977: F Launch model had swingarm-… See more

The CB400F produced a claimed 37 bhp (28 kW) at 8,500 rpm and 24 lb⋅ft (33 N⋅m) at 7,500 rpm. Bike magazine reported a 0 to 1⁄4 mile (0 to 400 m) time of 14.68 seconds. During the same road test they recorded a top speed … See more

The CB400F was somewhat successful motorcycle in club or privateer racing. Kaz Yoshima, a former employee at Honda's R&D department in Japan, built 492 cc (30.0 cu in) race versions capable of 13,500 rpm and pr… See more