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Honda unveils new 400cc engine
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Honda showcased its latest 400cc parallel-twin motor which has been developed specifically for Asian markets and there is a high likelihood of it heading our shores
Honda unveiled its latest 400cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine in Japan. The engine isn’t a specially developed unit but a tuned-down version of the 470cc engine which is seen powering the CBR500R/CB500F/CB500X. The motor has been specially developed for JDM and Southeast Asian markets where 400cc is an important tier to adapt the various licensing regulations. Well, one might think what difference does that make for the Indian consumer but we feel the 400cc will make its way to our country the way the Ducati Monster 795 which was developed for ASEAN-markets.
Though it was expected that the CB-series with 500cc will head our way but with this new launch, it seems we will get the 400cc range which isn’t bad news. The 400cc will make more sense for our Indian markets since Honda has revealed that the emphasis in tuning was on a linear power band which means it will deliver a good combination of performance and efficiency and it’s estimated the motor will produce 35-40PS of power. The 400cc engine is visually similar to its 500cc sibling and shares the clutch, generator covers and 67mm bore though stroke is shorter at 56.6mm. It is expected that Honda would plonk the 400cc engine in the CB-500-series body for the Indian market.
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Nigel
Very interesting information there. Does this engine fit the cb400 T ii Hawk, 1978 model. I really would like to have my cycle up and working again, but I cant find an engine.
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samarth
honda will be food for ducati and bajaj at breakfast soon
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thomas cheenath
The big giants are misleading the youth with their new temptations, better to keep it for spots competitions only
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Ramakrishna Shenoi
Where would I be able to ride it?
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