HONDA CBX400F (1982) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1982, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CBX400F, a motorcycle built between 1981 and 1984, with a compact body like the CB400 Four model, a meter panel like the one used by the CB750F model, forged separated handles, forged pedals, an X-shaped four-one-two exhaust system, hollow aluminum swingarm with a Pro-Link suspension, and ventilated brake discs.

With its sophistication and high performance, the bike had great appeal on the market and featured the highest sales among the sports models in the long run at the time. Also, in 1982, Honda released another model called the CBX400F integra, and for the first time in Japan, it was equipped with a fairing and a cancellation mechanism for turn signals.

For suspension, the bike packed a 35 mm Kayaba fork on the front and a single air shock absorber on the rear, while the stopping power was handled by a 229 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 229 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 1982 Honda CBX400F took its muscles from a 399cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 48 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,000 rpm.

In addition, the bike also came with a chromed exhaust system, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a one-piece seat with two-up capabilities, cast aluminum wheels, a black-finished steel frame, and a center stand.