Description
This motorcycle is Lot 390 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 101 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 390
only 2 'push' miles from new
c. 1980 Honda CB400F2
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. CB400F-1077978
Engine no. CB400FE-1073762
Now regarded as one of the most desirable classics of the 1970s, the Honda 400 Four first appeared in 1974. Described as 'the poor boy's muscle bike', its combination of a four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine in a 250-sized package endowed it with performance better than many 500s. With a stylish 4-into-1 exhaust, six gears and rear-set footrests, it was every boy-racer's dream and a huge commercial success. Comparing it to the opposition, Bike magazine reckoned the CB400 "represents a brilliantly engineered concept. It retains its appeal on several fronts: it's a four-stroke, and an awful lot of people are biased towards four-strokes; it's as quick as the two-strokes, yet on average road use will give considerably better fuel consumption; its handling is noticeably better than the two-strokes; and who can dispute that it's easily the best sounding 400?"
Offered here is a very nice example of the mildly restyled F2 variant, introduced in 1978. The Honda was purchased new by the current vendor's late father and has been stored since. We are advised by the vendor that her father started the motorcycle to ensure it ran before placing it in storage. The machine is offered with a V55/ 1 form made out in the name of the late owner's company. A unique opportunity. It should be noted that various parts are loosely assembled and therefore the machine will require some further assembly and recommissioning.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
