Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2016 Honda Shadow Classic 400 relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 31 HP (22.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 33 Nm (24.3 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 77.9 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Shadow Classic 400 measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,640 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 560 km (348 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2011 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
77.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~560 km (348 mi)
Engine
Displacement398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power31.0 HP (22.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque33.0 Nm (3.4 kgf-m or 24.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression10.3:1
Bore x Stroke64.0 x 62.0 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
LubricationPressure splash
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Rake34.0°
Trail161 mm (6.3 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Rear Travel89 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-17
Rear Tyre160/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers, hydraulic
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.255.0 kg (562.2 pounds)
Seat Height660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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