| MODEL | HONDA VT 400 SHADOW 2002 - 2004 |
| Year | 2002 - 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 64 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 24.1 kW / 33 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 35 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Carburettor (VDD1B) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
| Overall Width | 925 mm / 36.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1085 mm / 42.7 in |
| Seat Height | 675 mm / 26.6 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-17 64S |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 M/C 77S |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Shadow 400 was Honda Japan's 400 cc cruiser for the domestic licence class, sharing its low, long body (17-inch front, 15-inch rear wheels) with the Shadow 750. Its 52-degree, three-valve SOHC V-twin came from the Steed with revised intake and exhaust and a wide-ratio five-speed box, driving through a shaft. It offered full-size cruiser looks with a very low seat for novice riders.
