CM 400 T

1983 Honda CM 400 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1983 Honda CM 400 T 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 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CM 400 T measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.28 kg per horsepower). The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 156 km/h (97 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.