Built around Honda's touring motorcycle platform, the 1981 Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic features a 395 cc (24.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 2-speed automatic 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 T Hondamatic measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 139 km/h (86 mph).
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Power
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
