Winning bid
£2,499

1976 Honda CB400F

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Highlights

  • Rare cafe racer conversion
  • Only 33,647 miles from new
  • Recently serviced with new chain, mudguards, and battery
  • Stored in a garage by current and previous owner

The Appeal

Introduced in 1975, the Honda CB400F was a motorcycle of refinement. Its inline-four engine offered impressive levels of comfort and a smooth ride for anybody who took on the '400 four' and, while it didn't succeed in toppling the likes of Kawasaki, it certainly proved to be a 'thinking man's motorcycle'. Its sporty looks and clean lines defied the economic, beautifully balanced mechanics that this rather special mount soon became synonymous with. 

This particular example has been transformed into a cafe racer by a previous owner - and if the 400F was already a fabulous looker, this bike takes it to the next level, with stripped back, speed-optimised looks that captures the golden age of sporting bikes. 
The resultant, customised CB400F has been well-maintained and cared for by its current owner, who has invested around £1,000 in recent months. With only 33,647 miles on the odometer, this classic bike is in great condition for its age and is sure to thrill the lucky new owner.
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History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1976
  • 5 former registered keepers
  • In current ownership since 2018
  • Stored in a garage by current and previous owner, on a trickle charge
  • Vendor has recently spent around £1,000 on new chain, mudguards, battery, and a full service
  • We're informed the bike is supplied with a with service book with various stamps, though not complete
  • MOT exempt and last tested in 2021
  • Only 33,647 miles from new
  • Has been kept in storage for a while and long overdue a good run

The Condition

  • Beautifully presented in black with a brown leather seat
  • Bodywork in good condition, with light age-commensurate wear
  • Some gentle signs of use to the paintwork
  • All branding and the coachlines in good order
  • Mechanical components look in fine fettle throughout
  • Wheels and tyres in good condition
  • Seat is free of rips and tears
  • Speedometer is clear and legible
  • Stored on trickle charge in a garage

The Mechanics

  • 408cc (24.9 cu in), Air-cooled, inline-4-cylinder engine
  • Manual transmission with 5 gears
  • Engine has been thoroughly checked over and is reportedly in good order
  • Recently serviced and safety checked
  • New chain, mudguards, and battery installed
  • Requires a good run due to being stored for a while
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Auction Details

  • Year1976
  • MakeHonda
  • ModelCB 400F
  • ColourBlack
  • Odometer33,647 Miles
  • Engine size408cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownHastings
  • CountySussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

11 Bids from 5 bidders

bumperb••••
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£2,499
19/08/24
SaleenS••••
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£2,400
19/08/24
bumperb••••
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£2,300
19/08/24
SaleenS••••
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£2,200
19/08/24
peterde••••
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£2,000
18/08/24
peterde••••
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£1,750
18/08/24
peterde••••
Bid
£1,500
18/08/24
peterde••••
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£1,000
18/08/24
Danf98••••
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£700
18/08/24
simon h••••
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£600
18/08/24

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