HONDA CB400SS (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CB400SS, a classic machine part of the CB series, in its fourth year of production and identical to the previous models, except for minor changes in the color scheme.

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.

The bike packed a lightweight chassis that offered good handling, maneuverability, and a comfortable riding position that made it suitable for both short and long-distance ridings. It also featured a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a twin-pipe exhaust system.

Equipped from the factory, the CB400SS was fitted with standard features that included 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.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Honda CB400SS was set in motion 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.