Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this Honda CB400F. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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 their 2014-2019 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: CB400F2007026. The seller bought the bike eight years ago from an AHRMA tech at the Barber Vintage Festival Swap Meet.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 30,144 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “This bike was assembled by former HD and Indian Engineer and AMA Superbike Tech Official. It has new tires and tubes, oil and filter change, new battery, rebuilt front brakes with new piston, seals and pads. New rear brake shoes. Replaced shifter shaft and clutch rod seals.”
Modifications:
“Custom Florida Green/Ivory paint with painted graphics (No vinyl).”
“Custom seat with painted bum-stop tailpiece utilizing stock seat pan, mounts and seat lock.”
“Bobbed front fender.”
“Bar-end mirrors and period-correct Tommaselli grips.”
“Custom LED lighting, buckets, and mounts, using factory stock wiring connectors.”
Drilled front disc brake with Speigler braided front brake lines and rebuilt caliper.
Chrome exhaust.
The seller would like to note that the bike was recently chosen to be a show piece at a Florida art gallery.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Shinko tires with date codes of 0619 and 3520.
The sale includes four keys. All take-off parts (seat, lighting, brake disc, fenders) come with the bike.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Chesnee, South Carolina, this Honda is offered on a clean South Carolina title. Have any CB400F stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
