Review of Honda CB400SF - universal, pretentious and beautiful bike

The Honda CB400 series appeared on the domestic market of Japan in the distant 1992. The model began to enjoy wide popularity from the very beginning. The motorcycle was designed to replace the morally outdated series of SV-1. Despite the fact that conceptually the motorcycles were very similar, the Honda CB 400 found a lot of trump cards against its predecessor. The engine, for example, has become more reliable. It would seem that Honda is already famous for its quality of performance, however, here the Japanese managed to outperform themselves. Often you can hear feedback from owners who boast that their Honda CB400sf with a four-cylinder in-line engine has wound up more than a hundred thousand miles without a major overhaul.

The ergonomics of the motorcycle keeps at a good level. The small width facilitates the movement in the city, the landing is designed for people from 160 to 190 centimeters in height. On the track, the bike also shows itself well, although if you like speeds close to the maximum (for this bike 190 km / h), it will be rational to install a windscreen. At the cruising speed of the need in it is no longer felt.

The motorcycle is unexpectedly dynamic - 190 km / h is a high lath for a 400-cc motorcycle, and acceleration to a hundred is done in 4.5 seconds. Not surprisingly, because the Honda CB400sf engine is a converted motor of the famous sports motorcycle CBR 400 RR. But, unlike his "dad", this engine favorably differs among classmates with a fine, relative to its volume, thrust on the bottoms. Brakes must correspond to such speed. Honda CB400sf has powerful front 280 mm double-disk and rear single-disc, diameter of 235 mm, brakes. Such a strong configuration is no problem to the motorcycle. The Honda CB400sf consumes a little - 4-8 liters per hundred kilometers, depending on the speed and driving style.

The design of the motorcycle is chasing the classics, and therefore, consider it immortal. Clean, laconic lines are surprisingly combined with a modern bloom and a request for audacity. In the color range there are calm and dark, and bright colors. In general, the motorcycle looks rich and impressive, despite the "children's volume."

However, no matter how good the concept is, time will still make it irrelevant. Honda CB400sf would also be sick if it were not developed at all.

In 1999, the company released a completely revised technical side Onda CB 400 Vtec.

The novelty embodied all the latest trends in engine building. The motor now works according to an interesting scheme - up to 7000 revolutions 2 valves per cylinder, and after - 4 (called such a system Vtec - hence the name of the model). Also, the drain is equipped with a 32-bit switch and a carburettor with throttle position sensors . The implementation of these technical solutions has significantly improved the economy of the bike and its dynamic characteristics. Now the 400-cc unit plows like 600!

In 2005, a modification of the Honda CB 400 Super Four Bold`or (which you can appreciate in the photo). The main difference is the presence of the front fairing. This added to the design lineup of seriousness and modernity, and also made it more comfortable to drive at high speeds.

Honda traditionally makes very high quality and reliable motorcycles. And the CB400 series is versatile and versatile - by looking closely, you will find exactly what you need.