The CB400F wasn’t as fast as its competition, but it was smoother, quieter, and more efficient. It also had some of the most beautiful production exhaust headers ever built, which are known by some as the “waterfall pipes” and are so iconic that Honda brought them back for the new CB650F!
Featuring a relatively rare-for-the-time six-speed transmission, the CB400F was styled somewhat like a cafe racer and had an engine that produced 37 horsepower. Weighing just over 400 pounds, a rider could knock off the quarter mile in about 14.1 seconds. It’s a basic, classic bike that would be just fine serving as a lovely daily rider. For more information, check out this story on Motorcyclist where they call it “the first real sportbike“.
This example is VIN: CB400F11036248, Engine #: CB400FE1036389. The seller acquired the bike from an online auction. Per the previous owner’s account, “the bike was sold new to Mike’s Cycle Shop in Appleton, Wisconsin, where it stayed until 1980. It was sold to its second-owner with 400 miles, and then purchased in 1999 with 784 miles. The bike has seen approximately 10 miles within the last 25 years.”
The odometer shows 793 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us flush the brake fluid and perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition:OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: PRE-2000|095/085
Tire % Front/ Rear: 90+/90+
Tire Press Front/ Rear:28/30
Brake % Front/ Rear : 90/90
Front hydraulic fluid: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid:NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid:NA
Oil:OK
Coolant:NA
Low Beam:OK
High Beam:OK
Turn:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light:OK
Plate Light:OK
Kill:OK
Horn:OK
Fork:OK
Shock/s:OK
Final Drive:OK
Battery Standing Voltage:12.6V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM:14.9V
Notes:
• TIRES LOOK TO BE ORIGINAL, PRODUCTION 8TH/9TH WEEK OF 19×5
• WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN RE-LACED; SPOKE NIPPLES ARE CAD PLATED, OEM IS CHROME
• MUFFLER RUSTED INTERNALLY, STILL FUNCTIONAL, SMALL RUST HOLE IN BOTTOM; REPRODUCTION AVAILABLE $323.70
RECOMMEND:
• TIRES
Modifications:
This CB400F is completely stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on its original Firestone Super Speed tires.
The sale includes three keys, the original dealer plate, as well as a selection of CB400F-related literature.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any CB400F stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please note: This CB400F is titled under its engine number.
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