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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

anyone own one on here?
are they a reliable bike?
how fast?
thanks in advance Cool

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

They do about 130mph I think.

Being a honda they are very reliable and they do handle very well.

A few people on here have had them I think but the only one I can think of is Viper.
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Annabell has had a couple hasn't she?
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Too small for you Marc! Anna rides one and she is about 3'6" and looks about the right size for it. Very Happy

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Yer i have a cbr400 gullarm. Mines ratched up 25,000 miles and the engine runs sweet. I really am suprised at how well it runs.

Ive had mine about 5 months, the only problems ive had were some corroded contacts and a new reg/rec (£70 heavy duty).
Bearing in mine mines done 25k though.

Do 130. very easy to chuck into the corners, and crank it over. Revs to 14.5rpm. Nice brakes, i rarely have to apply much pressure. Handles very nice.

Cant fault it really. Ill put some pics on if you want...

Im 5 10 - 5 11 i think, and it fits me fine. It has a small seat hight, so its good for shorties. If you were a bit taller you would be fine as well i think. 6 ft + and you MAY fing it a bit small.

60bhp. All good

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If I remember Craig found the CBR400 fairly comfortable and he's quite tall. I didn't think it was too bad.

However it definitely does have a more cramped/sporty riding position than say a cbr600 (apart from the new rr).

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

Vipers fitted me quite well and i'm 6`3" and 16 stone but I was only about 14 stone when I rode it.
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Stew's NC30 wasn't much different in size and he seemed to find that OK.
TBH most sports 400's are small as they were designed for iccle Japs then imported over here.
My RF400 was big and comfy but was a bit slower than the rest, not on top speed though I don't think. There's also the ZZR4 which is OK too.
I think the ZXR4 is one of the biggest and fastest 400.

Why bother with a 400 though? They're expensive for what they are, small and underpowered. Insurance aint that cheap and you'll only lose money when you get bored and upgrade.
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BiKeBiKeBiKe · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 12 May 2004 Karma :

Me M8 Has A Babyblade They Are Quite A Small Bike But He Can Get His Up To 138mph

Not Bad For The CC

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm requesting permission off Karen to beat the living daylights out of Hippy Boy Colin.... you're in trouble boy! I'm a whole lot bigger than 3'6" Razz

I've had two, and they're great bikes. My first was a triarm and completely reliable. I never had to do any work on it whatsoever, it started first time everytime and never let me down.
My second and current, a Gullarm, is a good bike, though not so well maintained as my first and I've had to change the fork seals, front wheel bearing and the battery (though looking at them they all looked like original parts - the bike is thirteen years old Shocked

).

The triarm reached 135mph 2 up with fatty boy Jimmythe1 on it plus a whole load of luggage), the gullarm feels slightly faster top end, though not really had any proper chance to see how much faster.
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lalaland · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 01 May 2004 Karma :

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

I bought my cbr400 gull for £1300, that not much at all. Its a j-reg, and runs very nicely . As i said all ive had to do is the reg/rec, which is a common fault on the Honda 400s.

Peformance is very similar to Vfr400, under 5 seconds or there abouts. tops 130. It beats most cars. A 600 will have better roll on speeds etc but the 400 does a damn good job of lashing past cars, from equal speed. You do have to rev them, but that makes good fun. 600s may be too much for a beginner, off a 125 test unless you have a VERY sencible head on you!

For about 1500 quid you get a hell of a lot for your money. rs125 for example go for that kind of money, 400s waste 125, like they dont even exist.

400s are great for a beginner, just passed test.

skyline · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

KingB3N · Derestricted Danger Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Karma :

head over to https://www.400greybike.co.uk they know alot

or come see us at www.cbr250.com alot of the guys have the 400's there.

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

You're all fannys Razz

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Sorry F-Annie Wink

400's are slow and boring so ner Razz

I'm right cuz I'm bigger'n you
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :