HONDA CB400SS (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB400SS was an entry-level machine with a classic style, first introduced in 2002 and manufactured until 2006. The bike was part of the CB series, known for its reliable machines with different displacements.

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB400SS, a retro-looking bike in its final year of production that kept the recipe from the first day it was born. It featured a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a twin-pipe exhaust system that enhanced its classic styling.

The 2006 CB400SS came in the same package as its predecessors, 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.

The bike's suspension was handled by a telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling, 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 2006 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.

Overall, the Honda CB400SS was known for its classic styling, reliable engine, agile handling, and its ability as a base customization with many aftermarket parts that suited every rider’s preferences.