Description
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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: CB400F1072182. It came to Iconic as an import from the UK.
The odometer shows 26,148 kilometers (16,247 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, replace the battery, replace the air filter, rebuild the front brake master and the front caliper, replace the front brake line, clean and sync the carbs, reset the ignition timing and clean the points, replace the spark plugs, and give the bike a detailing. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok, tank has light rust
Tire Years – Front: 1511; Rear: 2511
Tire% – Front: 90%; Rear: 80%
Tire Pressure – Front: 36 PSI; Rear:36 PSI
Brake % – Front: 80%; Rear: 50%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: N/A
Engine Oil – Level: OK: Quality: New
Coolant: N/A
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: Ok, just serviced
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.4V
Charging Voltage @4k RPM: 12.9V
Test Ride: 6.21 Miles, unit operates as designed
Tires Installed:
Front: 3.00-1847S
Rear: 3.50-1856S
Notes:
-Fuel tank interior has light rust
-Tires are aged
-Missing kick starter rubber
-Light rust on drive chain
-Fuel cap gasket cracking
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
• TIRES
• CHAIN SERVICE
Modifications:
Sito silencer.
Fender extension.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Perfect tires that have aged out.
The sale includes two keys.
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. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any CB400 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
