HONDA CB400T III Hawk (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1983, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB400T III Hawk, a naked machine part of the CB series in Honda's range of motorcycles and a reliable and durable bike suited for both commuting and touring.

The Honda CB400T was a motorcycle part of a range of machines manufactured by Honda, known as the Dream in the United Kingdom and as the Hawk in the United States. Also, Honda made available the CB250T, a version available in the UK for licensing reasons.

Equipped from the factory, the CB400T III Hawk was fitted with standard features, such as cast aluminum wheels, a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed dual exhaust system, an analog instrument panel, and a blacked-out steel frame.

The bike featured a diamond-type frame that housed a telescopic fork on the front and dual EVO shock absorbers with five-way spring preload adjustability on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the model featured a single 282 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 153 mm drum braking unit on the rear that offered optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1983 Honda CB400T III Hawk had its heartbeat set by a 395cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 43 hp at 9,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.

With a wet weight of 182 kg (401 lbs) and a five-speed manual transmission, the bike reached a top speed of 177 kph (110 mph).