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Honda GL400 Custom Motorcycles

1979 Honda GL400 Custom

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Displacement 396cc
Bore and Stroke 73 mm x 47.4 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valves 2 valves/cylinder
Max Power 40 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 3.22 kg-m @ 7500 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Front Brakes single 275 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Rear Brakes 160 mm drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 11 litres (2.9 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 200 kg (440.9 pounds)

OTHER

1981 Honda GL400 Custom

Engine Type 396 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Twin
Valves 2 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 40 hp (29.8 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 32 Nm (23.6 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Brakes single 275 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Rear Brakes 160 mm drum
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 3.75-18

DIMENSION

Fuel Capacity 11 litres (2.9 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 200 kg (440.9 pounds)

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