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The Honda CB400 was a refined version of the 350, boasting a more aggressive, race-inspired design. Check out additional photos of this iconic motorcycle.The 1975 Honda CB400 was essentially an upgraded version of the previous year's CB350. It continued Honda's dominance in the sporting bike market, offering a reliable, easy-to-handle ride with surprising speed.
Following the success of the 1969 CB750, which introduced affordable four-cylinder motorcycles, Honda expanded its lineup with lighter, smaller models like the 1975 CB400, one of the sportiest of its series.
A standout feature of the 1975 Honda CB400 was its distinctive four-into-one exhaust system, which wrapped around the frame and ended in a single muffler on the right side of the bike, a clear departure from the CB350.
The angular fuel tank and flat, cafe-style handlebars contributed to a more aggressive, racer-inspired appearance, setting the CB400 apart from the more basic 350 model.
Though designed for the sport segment, the 1975 Honda CB400 lagged slightly in performance compared to its competitors, particularly the fast but loud two-stroke triples from Kawasaki.
While the CB400's engine might have fallen short in raw power, it excelled in smoothness, with the small four-stroke engine offering a more refined and quieter ride compared to the noisy two-strokes.
To maintain its engine's power range, Honda equipped the CB400 with a six-speed transmission, a feature not commonly found on bikes of that era.
The Honda CB400 was a nimble handler, outmaneuvering most of the sport bikes of its time, although it struggled to match them in straight-line speed.
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Pictures of the 1975 Honda CB400
In 1975, the affordable CB400 stood out as one of the few motorcycles at any price that featured a six-speed transmission.The 1975 Honda CB400 featured a four-into-one exhaust system that merged into a single muffler located on the right side of the bike.
Small yet eager, the CB400's four-cylinder engine could rev up to an impressive 10,000 rpm.
The CB400's 408-cc four-stroke, four-cylinder engine was quieter than the two-stroke, three-cylinder engine of its Kawasaki rivals.
A front disc brake provided excellent stopping power on the CB400.
The sharp-edged fuel tank, reminiscent of a race bike, enhanced the CB400's sporty appearance.For more exciting articles and images about motorcycles, be sure to explore:
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