Honda Hondamatic 400 (CB400A), (CM400A) Motorcycles

1978 Hawk Hondamatic (CB400A’78)

Engine
Engine	Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
Displacement	395cc
Bore x Stroke	70.5 x 50.6mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Fuel Delivery	Two 32mm Keihin CV carburetors
Ignition	CDI
Starter	Electric
Max Power	26.8 HP @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	21.39 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Drivetrain
Transmission	2-speed automatic with torque convertor
Final Drive	Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Telescoping forks
Rear Suspension	Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment.
Front Brakes	Single 282mm disc
Rear Brakes	153mm Drum
Front Tires	3.60-S19
Rear Tires	4.10-S18
DIMENSION
Wet-Weight	177 kg (389 lb)
Fuel Capacity	13 Litres (3.4 Gal)
OTHER
Colors	Tahitian Red Candy Sapphire Blue
	The fuel tank and side cover stripes were black and orange The “HONDAMATIC” decal was on the side cover The left lever was not the clutch lever (because it was an automatic transmission); instead it was a parking brake lever There was no tachometer; instead there were gear indicator lamps The serial number began CB400A-2000025.

Engine	N/A
Drivetrain	N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
	Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Candy Holly Green The pinstripes were orange and red The speedometer had a 100 mph (160 kph) limit The “CM400A” side cover decal was white and red The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter The serial number began NC02-2000009.

Engine	N/A
Drivetrain	N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
	Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Candy Holly Green The pinstripes on the red bike were bright red while on the green bike they were both dark green and light green The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit The “CM400A” side cover decal was white and red The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter The serial number began NC02-2100016.

Engine	N/A
Drivetrain	N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
	Two colors were available: Candy Bourgogne Red with Red Brown Metallic and Candy Sword Blue with Blue Gray Metallic The pinstripes were gold The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit The “CM400A” and “HONDA” emblems were gold The engine was a 395cc 4-stroke OHC 3-valve parallel twin with two carburetors The transmission was an automatic 2-speed with torque converter The serial number began JH2NC02*7BM2000001.