1975-77

Based on the CB350F, the CB400F was lighter and more powerful but was also a factory cost cutting exercise as the 350 model was very expensive to produce! 

The 350 cast tank and side panel badges were replaced with stickers on the 400, the front fork painted shrouds replaced with open forks plus other minor changes along with replacing the high-cost four separate exhausts. 

However, whilst the new CB400F 4 into 1 exhaust system was much less expensive to produce its eye-catching design became an iconic feature of this much loved middle class multi-cylinder. 

Due to its slim design with low seat height the CB400F was, and still is today, a popular model with female riders!

- The first model, sold in many countries.

- Early examples had pillion footrests mounted on swingarm and later models had them mounted on a frame extension. 

CB400F1, 1976 

- This model was only sold in North America markets.

- Distinguished by high handlebars, black side panels and large indicators.

- New colours (yellow and maroon).

- Stripes added to fuel tank design.

CB400F - £669.00 (UK, 1975)

CB400F2 - £865.00 (UK, 1977)

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