400 E

1976 Sanglas 400 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Sanglas's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1976 Sanglas 400 E pairs a 422 cc (25.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25 HP (18.2 kW) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 59.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 400 E measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.36 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Sanglas archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1975 to 1976, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.