wayfarer108 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was at a recording studio in Bangkok today and one of the musicians arrived on a nice-looking 400cc Honda that looked like something from the 60s or 70s. He said it was new, a 'reissue' of a sort, if I understood him correctly. Anyone know anything about this bike, or where I might find one in Bangkok or Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybike Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was at a recording studio in Bangkok today and one of the musicians arrived on a nice-looking 400cc Honda that looked like something from the 60s or 70s. He said it was new, a 'reissue' of a sort, if I understood him correctly. Anyone know anything about this bike, or where I might find one in Bangkok or Chiang Mai? did it look like an old 400/4 of the 70 s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer108 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Yep I think so. Is there such a model in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer108 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) A bit like this, but slightly more streamlined. http://www.sportsbike.org/mybikes/pictures/cb400t.jpg Wait, I think it must be the CB400ss: Edited December 20, 2008 by wayfarer108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 You SURE it was a Honda ?? Not uncommon to see the Yammy SR400 ?? Have a great look IMO, shame no elecy start but cool fun looking things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroBiker Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Yeah, CB (not CBR) has come up with retro issue, classic look.... Displacement: 399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) Engine type: In-line four Stroke: 4 Power: 53.00 HP (38.7 kW)) @ 11000 RPM Torque: 38.00 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM Compression: 11.3:1 Bore x stroke: 55.0 x 42.0 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches) Fuel system: Carburettor Valves per cylinder: 4 Fuel control: DOHC Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: 6-speed Chassis and dimensions Front tyre dimensions: 120/60-ZR17 55W Rear tyre dimensions: 160/60-ZR17 69W Front brakes: Dual disc Rear brakes: Single disc Physical measures Dry weight: 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) Seat height: 760 mm (29.9 inches) Overall height: 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) Overall length: 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) Overall width: 725 mm (28.5 inches) Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches) Wheelbase: 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) Speed and acceleration Power/weight ratio: 0.3155 HP/kg Capacity Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer108 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 The one isn the video is not it. It's definitely the Honda CB400SS, as in the photo further up the page. Does anyone know where this is available in Thailand? I know you can buy them here, as I talked to an owner and he said he bought it from a dealer in BKK. I didn't get a chance to ask him where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Loads of those.. But many customised into everything from off roaders, cafe racers, etc etc.. Honda do not sell the CB themselves here.. Edited December 21, 2008 by LivinLOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer108 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Who sells them then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 The SR is kinda common around CM it seemed to me, very rare down south here. Need to trawl the thai sites.. Usual mocyc d-bigbike etc forums.. Didnt someone even post a specific SR thai fansite ?? Of course plates being the main stumbling block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer108 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 The SR is kinda common around CM it seemed to me, very rare down south here. Need to trawl the thai sites.. Usual mocyc d-bigbike etc forums.. Didnt someone even post a specific SR thai fansite ?? Of course plates being the main stumbling block. I did find a few listed on mocyc and d-bigbike, will see how that pans out. Not so worried about plates as I'd ride it up north where the police don't bother so much. I'd rather buy up north as well. The SS's listed on the websites are in BKK and Pattaya. The guy who was driving one last weekend had plates. How does one get plates/reg for bikes like this? If anyone remembers the Thai fansite, let me know as I'd like to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macx Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If you see some guy riding around one on, chat him up (once he has stopped). Chances are he'll tell you where you could buy one, or even offer his bike. I've had 4 offers like this, one of which was very tempting with book and plate, but I was on my way out of the country and didn't have time to make the arrangements. Gorgeous things, just try to remember to not ride them the way you ride your CBR/R1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathfultalon Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 A bit like this, but slightly more streamlined.http://www.sportsbike.org/mybikes/pictures/cb400t.jpg Wait, I think it must be the CB400ss: man that thing has a meaty front tire! Must be aimed at the Koh Samui buyer! hahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automotive...book-14184.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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