Honda CM400T Specs


1981 CM400T Specifications*

Engine Four-stroke vertical twin
Displacement 395 cc
Bore and stroke 70.5x50.6 mm
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Carburetor Two 30mm CV Type
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Oil Capacity 2.5 litres
Transmission 5 speed Constant Mesh
Final Drive Chain
Length 83.1 in
Width 33.7 in
Height 45.5
Wheelbase 56.1 in
Seat Height 29.5 in
Dry Weight 377 lbs
Curb weight 401 lbs
Fuel tank 10.0 litres
Suspension-Front Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear Swing Arm
Brake-Front Disc
Brake-Rear Drum
Front tire 3.50S18
Rear tire 4.60S16


1981 CM400T Operating Info*

Cold Tire Pressure in psi (kg/cm²)

Vehicle Load Front Rear
Up to 200 lbs (90 Kg) 28 (2.0) 28 (2.0)
Up to 400 lbs (181 Kg) 28 (2.0) 36 (2.5)

Note: 400 lbs or 181 Kg is the maximum vehicle load capacity for the 1981 CM400T

Front suspension pressure: 11 ±3 psi
0.8 ±0.2 kg/cm²

Engine Oil

Recommended Oil Viscosity SAE 10W-40
Temp above -10°C (15°F) SAE 20W-40, 20W-50
Temp above -20°C (-5°F) SAE 10W-40
Temp -20°C (-5°F) to 33°C (90°F) SAE 10W-30

Oil Change Information

Drain plug torque 2.5-3.5 kg-m (18-25 ft-lb)
Oil filter bolt torque 2.8-3.2 kg-m (20-23 ft-lb)

Spark Plugs for the U.S. Model

ND NGK
 Standard  X24ES-U D8EA
Cold Climate (Below 5°C/41°F) X22ES-U D7EA
Extended high speed driving X27ES-U D9EA

Spark plug gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)

Idle Speed 1,200 ±100 rpm

Valve clearance

Intake 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Exhaust 0.14 mm (0.006 in)

Light Bulbs

Headlight (High/Low) 50/35W
Tail/stoplight SAE No. 1157
Front turn signal/running light SAE No. 1034
Rear turn signal SAE No. 1073
Meter lights SAE No. 57
Neutral indicator light SAE No. 57
Turn signal light SAE No. 57
High beam indicator light SAE No. 57

Fuses

Main 15A
Head light/tail light 7A

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