| MODEL | HONDA CL 400 1998 - 2002 |
| Year | 1998 - 2002 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 397 cc / 24.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 85 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 21 kW / 29 PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 34 Nm / 3.5 kgf-m @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | Kick, with automatic decompressor |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, leading-trailing |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2175 mm / 85.6 in |
| Overall Width | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1153 mm / 45.4 in |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 140 kg / 308.6 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 155 kg / 341.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/100-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 36 km/l (Japanese test figure) |
| Top Speed | — |
The CL400 was a Japan-market retro scrambler built around a 397 cc air-cooled four-valve single, and it revived the CL scrambler name. With a 19-inch front wheel, upswept exhaust and twin rear shocks, it was aimed at relaxed, stylish riding rather than performance. It ran almost unchanged until 2002, sharing its engine with the later CB400SS.
