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HONDA CM 400T 1980

HONDA CM 400T 1980
HONDA CM 400T 1980 · Photo: Warmace at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CM 400T 1980
Year1980
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity395 cc / 24.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke70.5 x 50.6 mm / 2.8 x 2.0 in
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power31.4 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCapacitor discharge electronic
Induction2 x 32 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with adjustable hydraulic shocks
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight173 kg / 381 lbs
Wet Weight184 kg / 406 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-18
Rear Tyre4.60-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed156 km/h / 97 mph
Honda file

For 1980 the CM400T carried on largely unchanged, keeping its 395 cc three-valve twin, five-speed box and Comstar wheels with front disc. It sat alongside the cheaper wire-wheeled CM400E and the clutchless CM400A Hondamatic in Honda's mid-size cruiser range.