Review of the Honda CB400SF - a versatile, pretentious and beautiful bike

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Honda CB400 series appeared on the Japanese domestic market back in 1992. The model from the very beginning became very popular. The motorcycle was intended to replace the obsolete SV-1 series. Despite the fact that the motorcycles were conceptually very similar, the Honda CB 400 had a lot of trump cards against its predecessor. The engine, for example, has become more reliable. It would seem that Honda is already famous for the quality of its performance, however, here the Japanese managed to surpass themselves. You can often hear reviews from owners who boast that their Honda CB400sf with a four-cylinder in-line engine has accumulated more than a hundred thousand miles without a major overhaul.

Ergonomics of the motorcycle is kept at a good level. The small width facilitates movement in the city, landing is designed for people from 160 to 190 centimeters tall. On the track, the bike also performs well, although if you like speeds close to the maximum (190 km / h for this bike), it will be rational to install a wind deflector. At cruising speed, it is no longer needed.

The bike is surprisingly dynamic - 190 km/h is a high bar for a 400cc bike,and acceleration to hundreds is carried out in 4.5 seconds. No wonder, because the Honda CB400sf engine is a redesigned engine of the famous CBR 400 RR sports bike. But, unlike its "father", this engine compares favorably among classmates with excellent, relative to its volume, traction on the bottoms. The brakes must match this agility. Honda CB400sf has powerful front 280mm double disc and rear single disc 235mm diameter brakes. Such a strong configuration upsets the bike without any problems. The Honda CB400sf consumes little fuel - 4-8 liters per hundred kilometers, depending on the speed limit and driving style.

The design of the motorcycle is chasing the classics, which means it is immortal. Clean, concise lines are surprisingly combined with a modern touch and an application for audacity. In the color scheme there are both calm dark and bright tones. In general, the motorcycle looks rich and impressive, despite the "childish bulk".

However, no matter how good the concept is, time will still make it irrelevant. The Honda CB400sf would have had it too if it hadn't been constantly developed.

In 1999, the company released a completely revised technical side of the Onda CB 400 Vtec.

The novelty embodies all the latest trends in engine building. The motor now works according to an interesting pattern - up to 7000 rpm, 2 valves per cylinder work, and after - 4 (such a system is called Vtec - hence the name of the model). Alsothe stock is equipped with a 32-bit switch and a carburetor with throttle position sensors. The implementation of these technical solutions made it possible to significantly increase the efficiency of the bike and its dynamic characteristics. Now the 400 cc unit plows like a 600!

In 2005, a modification of the Honda CB 400 Super Four Bold`or was released (which you can see in the photo). The main difference is the presence of a front fairing. This added seriousness and modernity to the design of the lineup, and also made driving more comfortable at high speeds.

Honda traditionally makes very high quality and reliable motorcycles. And the CB400 series is versatile and multifaceted - look closely and you'll find exactly what you need.