Honda CBX400F
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Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
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The Honda CBX400F is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda between 1981 and 1984.
z400FX
After the Dream
XJ400 and GSX400F
In 1980, Yamaha and Suzuki introduced the XJ400 and GSX400F respectively, also powered by in-line-four engines. In addition, Yamaha introduced the RZ 250, with a water-cooled two-stroke engine, which is as powerful as 400cc class.[citation needed]
CBX400F
In order to break through the market and to address the demand to introduce an in-line-four engine model, Honda introduced the CBX400F in 1981.
Features
The CBX400F had; a compact body reminiscent of the CB400 Four, a meter panel resembling that of the
Integra
In 1982, the CBX400F Integra was introduced. For the first time in Japan, it was equipped with a fairing and a cancellation mechanism for turn signals. Its sister model, CBX550F Integra, was also introduced. An American-style, CBX 400 Custom was added in 1983.
CBR400F
When the racer replica boom started, the production of CBX400F was completed and CBR400F took over the position. However, there was residual demand for the CBX distinctly different from racer replicas and it was re-introduced in 1984, making the record total production unit number in the category of over 125cc. The record was not broken until 2003 by Yamaha YP400 Majesty.