Honda has prepared a very special CB: four-cylinder, but maintaining a more than reasonable price and with a detail that makes it unique in the range.
Sling has been fulfilling the dream of many fans with the launch of its new range of CV, which brings back models that were already discontinued, such as the CB1000 HornetHowever, there are others who will enjoy the same fate.
According to the Japanese site Young Machine, which had already successfully anticipated the arrival of the aforementioned model, the Asian giant has in its hands not only reviving the CB1300 that we have already talked about, but also a 400cc four-cylinder: he CF400 which had its heyday in the 70s and is a real gem for collectors.
It seems that so much work is being done on a naked version as fairing (as happened with the CB650R and the CBR650R), which will make reference in their design to the legendary CB400SF which was still being produced in Japan until two years ago. Few details have been revealed, the most important being perhaps those related to its engine and particular clutch.
From Asia they report that, given the intention that the CB400 be more affordable than powerfulits engine would deliver about 70 hp, something modest considering that it consists of four cylindrical ones. They will seek to ensure that their standards align perfectly with the Euro5+ and Euro6 policies, which is why the use of the new Honda E-Clutch.
The latter is, neither more nor less, a automatic clutch. It allows you to start, stop and shift without using manual gears, transferring everything to a series of buttons on the handlebar grip, because it is easier (as well as safer, because it allows faster reaction times when facing curves closed or having to stop for an emergency).
When will the CB500 Super Four II be ready?
Honda has provided zero information regarding a possible launch and/or marketing date, although press workers in that corner of the planet point to the fall 2025 and that their production goes through Wuyang Honda, the factory they own in Guangzhou (China). For the nation with capital in Beijing, they highlight that A 500cc version could be made.
There are many characteristics that remain to be known about these coveted models, a commitment by Honda to obtain large sales volumes by bringing back life to motorcycles much loved by its public, which in turn have had their moment of glory in a past that is recent for some, distant for others.
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Since the beginning of 2018 he has been Content Manager of the digital media company MotorDigitalPress.
