CB 400 N (reduced effect)

1982 Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1982 Honda CB 400 N (reduced effect) pairs a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB 400 N (reduced effect) measures 185 kg (408 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.85 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 137 km/h (85 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.