Honda CB400 Super Four

[Kempz44]

I have searched the forum and cannot find anything on these bikes, if there is already then please ignore this

I have been looking at a honda cb400 super four but since i know next to nothing about bikes it would be great if you guys could give me your thoughts on it? Its a 2000 honda cb400 with 35,000 k's on it and well looked after , thoughts?

cheers.

[blackdog]

ducatilover had one.

[Tigadee]

Should be a good bike but beware that it is about the same size as the Hornet 250, so if you're a big or tall fella, it'll feel cramped. I sat on one and then the 250 and was surprised they both felt cramped.

[bogan]

I test rode Doug's for him, beige pos though it does have a bit of power right up at the top But its a honda, so chances are it'll keep putting along for all your commuting or touring needs.

I didn't realise they were that new though, the tech and feel of it is more late 80s or early 90s.

[Kempz44]

Well i would love a 600cc but i will kill myself on them, and a 400 is perfect just wana find some info about it

[James Deuce]

Should be a good bike but beware that it is about the same size as the Hornet 250, so if you're a big or tall fella, it'll feel cramped. I sat on one and then the 250 and was surprised they both felt cramped.

They're significantly bigger than a Hornet 250, and I owned one for a year and it was very reliable, very comfortable and more than adequate for the odd trip around the country. It's no sports bike, but that may be a good thing.

I think they have been in production from about '92 through to 2008 with the later ones getting ABS.

They need decent rear shocks. The standard ones are wildly under sprung and unadjustable.

[Kempz44]

How did you find the acceleration and top end speed? easy to find second hand parts? im looking at a 2000 model from the yam dealership

[FJRider]

How did you find the acceleration and top end speed? easy to find second hand parts? im looking at a 2000 model from the yam dealership

I'm sure it will manage 100 km/hr quite easily .... and the "Boyracer rules" regarding fast acceleration, apply to motorcycles too ... and definitly faster than the one you have now.

[James Deuce]

More than adequate for every reasonable road situation you could find yourself in. They steer nicely, the brakes are progressive and strong and the engine is smooth and responsive. I have an XJR1300 now, so I'm the wrong person to make an unbiased comment about the power available to what is to all intents and purposes a 400cc version my bike. Suffice to say that low riding Integras won't be any trouble for you in the stop light GP.

[SMOKEU]

Not a particularly exciting bike, but it should be very reliable and a nice bike to live with day to day.

[ducatilover]

Good bike.
Not exciting as far as 4 cylinder 400s go.
Very reliable
I found mine a bit uncomfy, different bars would fix it
Brakes are pretty nice once set up right.
2000 model will be a "Hyper VTEC" and go nicely enough and is a completely different bike to the one I had
Mine was a pre-VTEC model and was re-jetted, but was very heavy on gas for a bike of its type (6-7L/100km)
Will do 100 km/h, they'll hold an indicated 180km/h in to a slight headwind (private road only)
Later model ones handled nice, mine never really tickled my fancy in the corners
Ridiculously smooth motors
Look awesome

I'd own another for the right price, as Bogan said, they lack torque (VTEC models go better than mine did) but every 400cc bike lacks torque

[Kempz44]

Thanks for all the help! doesnt seem anything but good for a novice restricted rider like myself, rode my dads 600 today and almost killed myself haha I will be doing a bit more research on the net in terms of prices and reliability, especially with its age-- but cheers lads!

[Edbear]

Thanks for all the help! doesnt seem anything but good for a novice restricted rider like myself, rode my dads 600 today and almost killed myself haha I will be doing a bit more research on the net in terms of prices and reliability, especially with its age-- but cheers lads!

I'd also recommend checking out the Suzuki RF400 if you can find one.

[James Deuce]

Not quite as comfy or easy going Ed. Really bad on gas too.

[blackdog]

I'd also recommend checking out the Suzuki RF400 if you can find one.

That's the worst advice since tt told dm he should do an insurance job.

Stick with the CB and you are much less likely to regret it.