CB400 super four

[carter36]

hello.
just removed my post on the cbf600n to inquire about the cb400. im inlove with it. im 18 and have done my test so it needs restricting to 33bhp. will it work? just wanted to get al your opinions on the bike as i think it looks superb!!

[angryjonny]

It's probably possible but you may have trouble finding a standard kit as the 33bhp law is a UK-only thing* and CB400s were Japan only (and Oz too I think). I did my DAS on one but that will have been the full 52bhp.

Any reason in particular you're looking for an obscure(ish) grey-import rather than something simple and common like a Bandit?



(* It is just a UK thing, right? I'm sure it is but 25kw seems oddly European a figure)

[carter36]

well the main reason is ive found a few cheaper than the cbf600n which woul dbe my other choice, cheaper on insurance too along with the fact that im not a big lad and a smaller bike woulf be nicer, i like the inline 4 which sounds beautiful, just a dam sexy looking lil bike and think there should be more in the UK!! haha thanks though mate!

[angryjonny]

With grey imports and suchlike (that were never officially sold in the UK), I'd recommend doing some research about how readily available model-specific consumables and parts are before you mentally-commit yourself to a machine. You might find there aren't any problems or you might find you're always bodging things to fit off other models.

[Tbag]

CBR400 NC29 kit will work.

The CB400 engine is based off the early CBR engine and they both are 36mm inlet.

You can buy the kit from ebay, Or.. You could make your own, To these dimensions.

[Slacker24seve...]

[neatbik]

I had a CB1 as my first 'proper' bike. It was awesome, sounded like an F1 car with its gear driven cams.

Parts for that bike were easy to get hold of, Wemoto kept a lot in stock.
Overall they are very well built reliable bikes. Apart from the rg/recs going all spastic.
Well, they are Honda's...

[ninja_butler]

[Frog]

CB400 rides itself in town. Although I've not ridden one restricted, it's fast enough for a starter IMO, and the sound above 10,000 revs is mint
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CBT 23/09/10 - Theory 19/03/11 - Mod1 19/04/11 - Mod2 06/05/11
Bikes: CBF125 (sold 30/10/10-25/09/12) - CB400 24/06/11 (broken) - ER6-f 25/09/2012

[ninja_butler]

[carter36]

thanks guys, anyone got one for sale! hahaha

[Tbag]

[JackDaniels]

They are amazing, i currently have a 1995 model restricted to 33bhp and it goes well, and sounds beautiful past 7k. That could be the can ive got though
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THEORY TEST - PASSED! - 02-08-11 CBT Passed - 09-08-10 MOD 1 - 09-08-2011 - MOD 2 - 28-09-2011
2006 Yamaha JOGRR>2010 Yamaha Ybr>1995 Honda CB400 Superfour >2005 Honda hornet>1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 > 2002 BMW R1150GS > 2013 Tiger Sport 1050 > 2007 GSXR 1000 > 2005 GS500E

[carter36]

looks smashing mate! ill just save up a few more pennys i think cheers!!

[Sako]

always loved the look of the little super-four, hope you find one soon.

[JackDaniels]

Heres mine, you see in the bottom pic i fitted an oval race can sounds beautiful.
https://www.deviantart.com/download/299451514/my_new_ride_by_drumcrazy779-d4yaa9m.jpg
https://www.deviantart.com/download/306681414/day_out_on_the_common_by_drumcrazy779-d52l8w6.jpg
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THEORY TEST - PASSED! - 02-08-11 CBT Passed - 09-08-10 MOD 1 - 09-08-2011 - MOD 2 - 28-09-2011
2006 Yamaha JOGRR>2010 Yamaha Ybr>1995 Honda CB400 Superfour >2005 Honda hornet>1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 > 2002 BMW R1150GS > 2013 Tiger Sport 1050 > 2007 GSXR 1000 > 2005 GS500E

[JackDaniels]

Also i got my restrictor kit from FI international cost me £200 fitted at my local dealer
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THEORY TEST - PASSED! - 02-08-11 CBT Passed - 09-08-10 MOD 1 - 09-08-2011 - MOD 2 - 28-09-2011
2006 Yamaha JOGRR>2010 Yamaha Ybr>1995 Honda CB400 Superfour >2005 Honda hornet>1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 > 2002 BMW R1150GS > 2013 Tiger Sport 1050 > 2007 GSXR 1000 > 2005 GS500E

[Leodbroga]

[P.]

That black CB400 has been dropped

[_Iain_]

[JackDaniels]

[JackDaniels]