Honda CB400T

Honda CB400T
Honda CB250T Dream
ManufacturerHonda Motor Company
Also calledDream (UK)
Hawk (US)
Production1977 (Dream)
1977–1981 (Hawk)
PredecessorHonda CB360
SuccessorHonda CB250N/CB400N (Europe)
Honda CB450SC Night Hawk (US)
ClassStandard
Engine395 cc (24.1 cu in), air-cooled, four-stroke, sohc with three valves per cylinder, parallel-twin
Bore / stroke70.5 mm × 50.6 mm (2.78 in × 1.99 in)
Compression ratio9.3:1
Top speed108.69 mph (174.92 km/h)[1] (Dream)
Power34.16 bhp (25.47 kW)[2] @ rear wheel (Hawk)
Torque21.03 lb⋅ft (28.51 N⋅m)[2] @ rear wheel (Hawk)
Ignition typeCapacitor discharge electronic ignition, electric start, kick start (Hawk I & II, Dream only)
Transmission5-speed manual, chain final drive (Dream, Hawk I, II)
6-speed manual (Hawk)
2-speed semi-automatic (CB400A Hondamatic)
Frame typeDiamond
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks;
Rear: swingarm with twin shock absorbers
BrakesFront drum; rear drum (Hawk I)
Front hydraulic disc brake; rear drum (Dream, Hawk II, Hondamatic)[3]
TyresFront 3.60"-19;
Rear 4.10"-18[3]
Wheelbase1,389 mm (54.7 in)
DimensionsL: 2,131 mm (83.9 in)
W: 729 mm (28.7 in)
H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat height800 mm (31 in)
WeightDream 179.6 kg (396 lb)[1] (dry)
Hawk I 172 kg (379 lb)
Hawk II182 kg (401 lb)
Hondamatic 187 kg (412 lb)[4] (wet)
Fuel capacity14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)
Fuel consumption48 mpg‑imp (5.9 L/100 km; 40 mpg‑US)[1]
RelatedHonda CB250T
Honda CB250N
Honda CB400N
Honda CB400T I/T II
Honda CM400
Honda CB450T
Honda CB450SC
Honda CB450DX-K

The Honda CB400T is a range of motorcycles built by Honda. In the United Kingdom it was known as the Dream, whereas in the United States it was known as the Hawk. A Honda CB250T version was also available in some markets including the UK and Australia for licensing reasons.

  1. ^ a b c "Motorcycle Monthly". June 1978. p. 38. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. ^ a b "Cycle (magazine)". Ziff Davis. February 1980. p. 65. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Motorcycle Monthly". June 1978. p. 31. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  4. ^ "Cycle (magazine)". Ziff Davis. September 1977: 44. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)