Almost two years have passed since the rumor of the arrival of a CB400 Super Four E-Clutch was heard, which has finally become a reality after the official presentation of the new prototypes CB400 Super Four E-Clutch and CBR400R Four E-Clutch. Two models developed on the same platform that gives life to the “500” variant marketed in China.
Honda’s Four E-Clutch Prototypes: What We Know
Born under the motto “The next generation of CB: every moment is fun”with the aim of being a “Standard naked sports bike that offers riding fun in a variety of situations”the long-awaited CB400 Super Four E-Clutch adopts a style inherited directly from the original 1992 model.
For its part, the CBR400R Four E-Clutch concept, as detailed by the brand itself, was developed under the premise of “New Generation Sport: The excitement you get from daily use”. In this case, the objective is to achieve “greater satisfaction in situations where the focus is on drivingTo this end, it is equipped with a complete fairing that incorporates solid surfaces reminiscent of machined metal.
Its futuristic style, without losing the sporty aesthetic legacy of the brand, is marked by the design of its lighting equipment. In any case, both models share a platform where both the chassis and the four-cylinder in-line, DOHC, 16-valve engine and the suspension equipment are common.
Regarding this aspect, Honda explains that the CB400 Super Four E-Clutch and CBR400R Four E-Clutch concepts “they use various electronic control technologies, such as the “Honda E-Clutch” system, which automatically controls the clutch”. Also an electronic accelerator that contributes to a more direct response to offer a higher quality driving experience.
According to what the brand itself has published on its different social networks, in just a few days both prototypes will be exhibited again on the occasion of the 5th Nagoya Motorcycle Showwhich will be held at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) from April 10 (Friday) to April 12 (Sunday). We will be attentive to new updates on the subject.
