HONDA CB400SS (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB400SS was a classic motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 2002 to 2006, part of the CB series in Honda's range of motorcycles, which was known for its reliable machines of different displacements that offered excellent performance.

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB400SS, a standard motorcycle in its third year of production that featured a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a twin-pipe exhaust system.

The bike featured a lightweight chassis that offered good handling, maneuverability, and a comfortable riding position that made it suitable for both short and long-distance ridings. The 2004 model was identical to the previous model and featured minor changes to the color scheme.

In addition, the 2004 model came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as wire-spoked wheels, a blacked-out steel frame, a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, a round headlight with a chromed housing, and an analog instrument panel.

For handling, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear for optimum suspension performance, while the stopping power was achieved by a single disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 2004 Honda CB400SS had its soul brought to life by a 397cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 29 hp with maximum strength at 7,000 rpm and 31 Nm (23 lb-ft) of torque available at 5,500 rpm.