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 “waterfall pipes.”
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.”
1976 models were available in either Light Ruby Red or the eye-catching Parakeet Yellow shown here.
This example is VIN: CB400F2000466. The seller acquired this bike in 2023 from a private party in Wisconsin.
The seller has not ridden the bike during his ownership. The odometer shows 3,440 miles.
“Bought in a Honda parts collection for my parts business. It is a very clean low mile original bike.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok, DIY liner installed
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Good
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Stuck
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Illuminate, but do not blink
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70%, Drum
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000 (252)
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000 (451)
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 85%
Tire Press. Front: 25.5 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 26.5 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: No battery installed
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNKNOWN
Running Condition: Crank, no start
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Tires Installed:
Front: 100/90-18
Rear: 110/90-18
Notes:
*Very nice bike!
-Front master cylinder seized
-Front caliper leaking
-Cosmetic imperfection:
-Engine cover scratched
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Front master cylinder rebuild
-Front caliper re-build
-Hydro 1 (Part of caliper repair)
-New fuel line
-Possible carbs
-Battery
-Electrical Diagnostic – Signals not flashing (May be flasher relay)
-Tires + tubes (aged out)
Modifications:
Per the seller, this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Mag Mopus tires from before 2000 (451 and 252).
The sale includes four keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean Michigan title. Have any CB400F stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
