Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
26th March 2025 - 9:00AM
1976 Honda CB400F
One of the 1970s best selling bikes.
Estimate
£2, 200 - £2, 800
Registration No: MBU 886P
Frame No: 1057055
MOT: Exempt
Original unrestored example of the iconic 400/ 4
Supplied with its original standard dual seat
Credible low mileage, supplied with a current V5C
The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. They have gone on to produce over 400 million two-wheelers as well as millions of other power products. The legendary 400/ 4 was launched in 1975 to great acclaim and revolutionised medium capacity motorcycles giving riders 500cc performance in a small lightweight package with a café racer look, lower handlebars, rear-set foot pegs and one of its most recognisable features, a swooping four-into-one exhaust system.
This 400 Four was first registered in 1976 and still has its original supplying dealer, Fosters of Chorlton, transfers on the side panels and name on the rear number plate. The bike has essentially been in storage since it was bought by a previous owner in 1993 and then by the current vendor in 2011, who preserved it in a Vac Bag. The engine turns over on the kickstarter but it has not run for many years so will need a good recommissioning before use. Showing a credible 6976 miles on its speedo and whilst having rust on its chromework, it is presented in amazingly original condition. All the paintwork appears to be as supplied nearly 50 years ago and it even still has its now yellowed plastic coating on the brake and clutch levers. Fitted with a rear carrier and a lower seat at some stage, the original seat has been dry stored for most of its life and is included in the sale in very good condition. A real time capsue, it comes supplied with an old V5 from 1993 and a current V5C.
