| MODEL | HONDA CB 400T HAWK 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| 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 30 mm Keihin CV carburettors with accelerator pumps |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Diamond |
| Front Suspension | Air-assisted telescopic forks, 124.5 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 90 mm / 3.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 282 mm disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 153 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.60 S19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10 S18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 48.5 mpg |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph |
The 1981 Hawk kept the 1980 engine and six-speed gearbox but got updated styling with a new tank shape and plastic front fender, a dual-piston front brake caliper, air-assisted forks and revised instruments, bringing it close to the European CB400N Super Dream. Road testers praised its balance and handling, but found the seat hard and the footpegs limited cornering clearance.
