Honda CB250N/CB400N
 Honda CB400N in the Honda Collection Hall | |
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Super Dream |
| Production | 1978–1986 |
| Predecessor | Honda CB250T/CB400TDream |
| Successor | Honda CB450DX-K |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Air-cooledfour-stroke,parallel-twin,threevalvespercylinder,sohc |
| Bore/stroke | 62.0 mm × 41.4 mm (2.44 in × 1.63 in) (250N)[1] 70.5 mm × 50.6 mm (2.78 in × 1.99 in) (400N)[2] |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 (250N) 9.3:1 (400N)[2] |
| Top speed | 83 mph (134 km/h)[3](CB250N) 103.44 mph (166.47 km/h)[4](CB400N) |
| Power | 27 bhp (20 kW)[3]@ 10,000rpm (250N) 43 bhp (32 kW) @ 9,500rpm (400N)[4] |
| Torque | 14.7 lb⋅ft (19.9 N⋅m)[3]@ 8,500rpm (250N) 24.5 lb⋅ft (33.2 N⋅m)[4]@ 8,000rpm (400N) |
| Ignition type | Capacitor dischargeelectronic ignition,electric start,kick start(N variant only) |
| Transmission | 6-speed,chaindrivemanual |
| Suspension | Front:telescopic forks; Rear:swingarmwith twinshock absorbers(adjustable forpre-load) |
| Brakes | Single-discfront, single piston caliper;drumrear (250N) Twin discs front; drum rear (400N) |
| Tyres | 3.60S19-4PR front, 4.10S18-4PR rear[5] |
| Wheelbase | 1.395 m (4 ft 6.9 in) 1.390 m (4 ft 6.7 in) (400N) |
| Dimensions | L:2.115 m (6 ft 11.3 in) W:.730 m (2 ft 4.7 in) H:1.105 m (3 ft 7.5 in) |
| Seat height | 0.795 m (2 ft 7.3 in) |
| Weight | 167 kg (368 lb) 171 kg (377 lb) (400N)[2](dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
| Related | Honda CB250T Honda CB400T Honda CM400 Honda CB450T Honda CB450SC Honda CB450DX-K |
TheHonda CB250NandCB400NSuper Dream are motorcycles manufactured by theHonda Motor Companyfrom 1978 to 1986. The successor to the short livedDreammodel, it had a series of revisions including a six-speed transmission and what Honda termed as European styling[6]which resembled theCB750FandCB900F.It was a popular model for Honda with 70,000 bikes sold in the UK alone.[7]
Engine
[edit]The Super Dream was fitted with afour stroke,air-cooled,twin-cylinder engine. It had threevalvespercylinder,two inlet and one exhaust, operated by a chain-drivenoverhead camshaft.Ignition was provided bycapacitor dischargeignition (CDI).[8]It had a 360° crank layout similar to many traditional British parallel twins, but with twobalance shaftsto reduce unwanted vibrations. It used a six-speedtransmissionandchainfinal drive.[8]Fuelling was provided by twinKeihincarburettors.[9]
CB250N
[edit]The CB250N Super Dream was a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) motorbike. It was a popular model in the United Kingdom due to the licensing laws at the time allowing learners to ride any motorbike with a capacity under 250cc.[10][11]The CB250N was the most popular selling bike in the UK with over 17000 bikes sold in 1980 alone.[10]Its popularity in the United Kingdom waned along with many in the 250cc class when in 1983, the maximum size of learner machines was reduced to 125 cc (7.6 cu in).
During its production run it had several variations from 1978 to 1986. The various designations were, CB250N (1978–1979), CB250NA (1980), CB250NB/NDB Deluxe (1981) and CB250NDC (1982–1985)[12]and CB250NDD (1983–1986).
CB400N
[edit]The CB400N Super Dream was very similar to the 250N variant. However, it differed from the 250N with its larger engine capacity, twin front brake discs and a halogen front head light.[6]The instrumentation had different markings for the rev counter and speedometer to reflect the higher top speed and lower RPM redline.[12]
The CB400N had several revisions during its production run. The launch model CB400N (1979–1980), CB400NA (1980–1981), CB400NB (1981–1983), CB400NC (1982–1985)[12]and CB400ND (1983–1986).
References
[edit]- ^Honda Owners Manual,Honda Motor Company, p. 139
- ^abcHonda CB250:CB400 Owners Manual.Honda Motor Company. p. 100.
- ^abc"Bikemagazine ". Bauer. June 1980: 39.
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^abc"Bikemagazine ". Bauer. May 1979: 71.
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^Honda CB250:CB400 Owners Manual.Honda Motor Company. p. 94.
- ^abHaynesCB250N & CB400N Owners Workshop Manual.Haynes Publishing Group.1990. p. 5.
- ^"Motorcycle International magazine". August 1988: 66.
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^abHaynesCB250N & CB400N Owners Workshop Manual.Haynes Publishing Group.1990. p. 18.
- ^HaynesCB250N & CB400N Owners Workshop Manual.Haynes Publishing Group.1990. p. 63.
- ^ab"What Bike magazine". February 1981: 66.
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^"Motorcycle International magazine". August 1988: 67.
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^abc"Classic Motorcycle Mechanics".Mortons Media Group.June 2013: 54.
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