
| MODEL | HONDA CB 400N SUPER DREAM 1979 - 1980 |
| Year | 1979 - 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360-degree crankshaft and twin balance shafts |
| Displacement / Capacity | 395 cc / 24.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70.5 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 31.4 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 33 Nm / 24.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric & kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate (14-plate, running in engine oil) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single down-tube, engine as stressed member |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2x 239 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | 152 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm / 54.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 171 kg / 377 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 175.5 kg / 387 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.60 S19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10 S18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 52 mpg |
| Top Speed | 166.4 km/h / 103.4 mph |
This covers the CB400N in its 1979-80 form, by now established as Honda's UK-market 400 twin with the Super Dream styling, six speeds and twin front discs. Changes in this period were mainly colours and the move to the NA designation in 1980.