Honda CB400 Super 4 Ver S/Spec 1,2,3

[KCIM]

hi guys, been a SP rider for 2 years plus and finally getting my 2A soon. Took so long cos thought 2B enough but apparently, it's not Damn noob when it comes to bike but i'm interested in above mentioned title bike, S4 but i don't know the difference between them. I think i got the order right in terms of age Ver S first followed by spec 1 - 3. Can anyone tell me which one more recommended? For eg, FC, pick up, reliability, ave speed, problems et cetera.. Very much appreciated! Many thanks.

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[ahcaibiker]

hi bro, we are on the same boat! taking my 2A soon and also choosing S4 for my 2A bike! from what i know about super 4 thru my contacts.

version S: no vtec, rear tire max width is 140.
spec 1: vtec opens at around 7k rpm. no HISS
spec 2: vtec opens slightly earlier. HISS introduced
spec 3: vtec opens at the same rpm at gears 1 to 5, slightly higher at gear 6, slight change in body work.
spec 3 revo: efi, slight change in engine, bigger end can.

there are also older models of S4 like version R and BP (big project)

for more info, do visit super 4 section, the bros there will know more than i do.

[dragonforce]

to add on, ver s can use 150 rear tyre also. comes with stock brembo brake caliper.
its project big (pb), trumpet looking exhaust..

reliability for all are about the same.
fc, pick up would depend how you ride it..

[gearone]

hi guys,

been a SP rider for 2 years plus and finally getting my 2A soon. Took so long cos thought 2B enough but apparently, it's not

Damn noob when it comes to bike but i'm interested in above mentioned title bike, S4 but i don't know the difference between them. I think i got the order right in terms of age Ver S first followed by spec 1 - 3. Can anyone tell me which one more recommended? For eg, FC, pick up, reliability, ave speed, problems et cetera.. Very much appreciated!

Many thanks.

In terms of order

Project Big(PB) - No vtec
Ver R - No Vtec
Ver S - No Vtec(used to ride 1)
Spec 1
Spec 2
Spec 3(the nicest looking one..my 0.000002c worth)

FC depends on how your ride...figures range from 17-25km/l

Reliability?
Well its a honda...that says it all

what do you mean by average speed?
My average speed depends on the road condition/traffic conditions...hehe..can be as slow as 10kmh(stopping for traffic light) or 100kmh(cruising along the e'ways)

[KCIM]

whoa.. thks for all the replies guys.. great info.

@gearone: my bad.. average speed.. erm crusing speed? riding style i guess im the kind whose all only on personal transport to/fro sch/work. ain't no chionger. wah got so many.. hmmm 17-25km/L then S4 how many litres full tank ah?

@ahcaibiker: nice info.. where u taking your 2A? scully can go together haha.. btw what's hiss?

[dragonforce]

super4 tank is 15l + 3l reserve.

cruising speed about 100-120km/h no problem.

HISS: Honda Ignition Security System. if i remember correctly.

[johjoh]

i understand that HISS system can only recognize a max of 2 keys, i.e. the spare has to be specially made. Am wondering how does HISS deter theft? or does it not deter theft at all?

[dragonforce]

only keys that are programmed can start the engine. boon siew can program the keys. i think price range is about $60-80.

all of the above are correct, if i remember correctly.

[KCIM]

Hiss sounds cool.. hmmm seems like either spec 1 or 2 is a better choice.. just had a look on garage sales.. spec 2 got this guy letting go at 4.6k.. wonder is that a good deal

[johjoh]

Hiss sounds cool.. hmmm seems like either spec 1 or 2 is a better choice.. just had a look on garage sales.. spec 2 got this guy letting go at 4.6k.. wonder is that a good deal

when the coe expiring? and any other assessories to go along. Do consider all these.

[exige]

only keys that are programmed can start the engine. boon siew can program the keys. i think price range is about $60-80.

all of the above are correct, if i remember correctly.

Hi, thanks for all the tips here. I am choosing between Spec I and Spec II, and it seems like apart from the age and Vtec timing, its just about the HISS ?

How secure is the HISS? Does it really help deter thefts effectively?

[steel_headz]

only keys that are programmed can start the engine. boon siew can program the keys. i think price range is about $60-80.

all of the above are correct, if i remember correctly.

Yup the price is around there...

[MrIce]

for me i like spec1 , firstly becus the vtec open much more later...look can do up like spec3...with 45t spocket my 100km/hr is at around 6.3k by 110km/hr my vtec then open up


i tried 360km for 15L of petrol

so far so good, as long as find a good engine one most probably there would not be an issue

[isureforget]

I May Be Getting A Spec 2 but the tail cannot change to spec 3 tail board?

[mild_slevin]

Hi, thanks for all the tips here. I am choosing between Spec I and Spec II, and it seems like apart from the age and Vtec timing, its just about the HISS ?

How secure is the HISS? Does it really help deter thefts effectively?

My nsmate rode a Hyper VTEC, he rides it pretty fast to my point of view and still able to keep the revving constantly at 5,000RPM which greatly improve fuel consumption (not actuating VTEC). Which I find it very good for sillypore rd.
HONDA has a name for durable engine, close to 10 years (FU plate) apart from expected wear and tear the rest are going well. Lots of aftermarket parts to support this mean machine.

I May Be Getting A Spec 2 but the tail cannot change to spec 3 tail board?

With Vit M anything can be done, saw a VER S with spec 3 tail what else can't be done? But I does witness that SPEC 3 losing its uniqueness, hence many owner trying to figure out how to spice up their ride somehow.
Overall this CB400 is a unique "4"

4 cylinder
400cc
4 valves per cylinder
4 stroke

it definitely use to be my fav ride... but nowadays I can see suzuki trying hard to catch up in the 400cc department... with GSR and its new SV400 (Gladius)!!

[holdurhead]

I May Be Getting A Spec 2 but the tail cannot change to spec 3 tail board?

can change. unique motorshop at kaki bukit does it for 200. its the spec3 tail but when the bike signals, half of the tail light is actually used for signalling.

hlc at kaki bukit(jus beside unique)did a spec3 tail for my friend's spec 1 and it looks great. and the tail light and signal lights are seperated. but the bad thing is, all it takes is to pull a small wire located under the bike and you can unlock the seat.

[mild_slevin]

Actually SPEC2 stock tail looks nice itself... maybe change it to LED rear light should bright things up (*if there's one)

what mesmerize my NSmate when he first bought his SPEC2 was the start up, when key are insert and switch to "ON". The speedo and tachometer needle would sweep across, very "cool" LOL. The underseat storage is another plus point consider roomy many experienced CB400SF riders can vouch for it.

If you like retro-styling naked bike, CB400SF is definitely a choice... Jap love to make naked road bike in such a manner LOL.

[mesa]

I m riding a Super4 Ver R... R = rare.. haha..
its almost like a ver S lah, just that the shocks are different and supposedly headlights also different.. But my headlight has been changed to the big one.
Overall, FC for me is near 25km/l

I would advice gettin a newer one like spec 2 at least, so wun have the wear and tear problems. I got mine ver R cheap, so got a bit more cash to change brake hose and other stuff.
Spec 3 backlight is the nicest imo.

Overall a super 4 is a really relaxing ride and its a high rpm performance bike, so dun be nice to bike and change gear at 3~ 4 k rpm... Change at higher like 6 ~ 7k rpm. Even so, i always feel my bike whispering to me "Pus*y.. i am made to go even faster, Pus*y"

[.BlackSun.]

haha.. great stuff in your bike man

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accumulating number of posts?
haha..

[Blahhh]

Between Spec 2 and 1, Spec 2 can install mainstand while spec 1 can't. Nothing to do with the frame of spec1. In other words, get a spec2 unless u find a spec1 with good accessories on. Why? Because I would love to have a mainstand on my s4, makes it easier to do maintenance..

[KCIM]

wow i din know that.. ups for the info!

[heskeydal]

any more good and bad points abt it??? i kind of interested also.. but now looks like the price are on the higher side lei... any recommendation to get lower cost????

[zakzaku]

spec 2 use carburator or injection?

[mild_slevin]

spec 2 use carburator or injection?

Spec 2 still using carb setup, until CB400SF Revo which is PGM-Fi... Recent Revo engine color replace too, no longer sliver.

By the way is OEM CB400 Ver S brake caliper "Brembo"?

[Cracked]

Spec 2 still using carb setup, until CB400SF Revo which is PGM-Fi... Recent Revo engine color replace too, no longer sliver.

By the way is OEM CB400 Ver S brake caliper "Brembo"?

OEM version s using brembo... rest are using nissin. but nissin can stop e bike as good as that brembo, so its no big deal.

[crazydj]

OEM version s using brembo... rest are using nissin. but nissin can stop e bike as good as that brembo, so its no big deal.

I thought nissin makes cup noodles?

[xXxRatedxXx]

I thought nissin makes cup noodles?

[crazydj]

Correct what...

http://www.nissinfoods.com/

[mild_slevin]

OEM version s using brembo... rest are using nissin. but nissin can stop e bike as good as that brembo, so its no big deal.

thanks for the update, I can see that Honda Japan support Nisin brake for most of it existing motorcycle.

I thought nissin makes cup noodles?

OT : still got Myojo, Koka

[azzuri]

Do jb sell spec 3 tail for spec 1?? I know they do repair work for cb400

[Andy6363]

Do jb sell spec 3 tail for spec 1?? I know they do repair work for cb400

I'm riding Honda Project Big One from 1994-2012, more than 18 years and just bought a 2011 Honda REVO...
Of All Other Things to Change... I don't recommend you to waste the money on the tail of Spec 3.

[FirmanWahab]

JB have spec 3 tail but their workmanship is not that great.

Try republic motor spec 3 tail conversion. It's really solid.

[shingosuetsugu]

I'm riding Honda Project Big One from 1994-2012, more than 18 years and just bought a 2011 Honda REVO...
Of All Other Things to Change... I don't recommend you to waste the money on the tail of Spec 3.

Hows the REVO diff as compared to the other specs specifically?

[f-50evolution]

revo is FI. the rest is using carb

[link]

u wont regret getting a S4 period

[shingosuetsugu]

went ard looking at S4. what would you guys recommend? New Revo or Spec 3... Spec 3 no more new machine, all 2nd hand. and revo now has got no ABS at the moment

[f-50evolution]

went ard looking at S4. what would you guys recommend? New Revo or Spec 3... Spec 3 no more new machine, all 2nd hand. and revo now has got no ABS at the moment

revo also got 2nd hand. the main buying option for me is the cost. both quite similar except for fuel system. depends on whether u got the cash for revo. revo cost at least 2-3k more

[shingosuetsugu]

FC wise? which system has a better FC

[f-50evolution]

FC wise? which system has a better FC

there is a thread on cb400 section on this. i think not much difference. i believe revo to be better because its FI, better tuned for best fuel efficiency

[Andy6363]

My REVO (1).jpgMy REVO (2).jpgMy REVO (3).jpgMy REVO (4).jpgMy REVO (5).jpg

went ard looking at S4. what would you guys recommend? New Revo or Spec 3... Spec 3 no more new machine, all 2nd hand. and revo now has got no ABS at the moment

2011 Honda CB400 Super Four *Hyper VTEC Revo NC42
Selling : $14,800
Description : * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
(01) New Paint Work Black.
(02) New GPR ThunderLine Exhaust
(03) New Bagster Tank Bra
(04) New Givi Tail Box (Can Keep 2 Helmets)
(05) New Front & Rear Tyres
(06) New Carbon Fiber tire Hugger with Chain Guard...
(07) New Stainless Steel Engjne Guard Crash Bar.
(08) New Led Signal Light for Front & Rear
Total :*$2675*Accessories
that Buying New Bike Don't Have !!!

New Photo will be uploaded if i had the times...
I actually bought two Bikes, on the 1st June 2012 above mentioned...
On the 15th of June 2012 bought another Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic...
Both bikes Fully Paid ! Now, I'm looking for Harley Davidson (Maybe, Road King-Used)
So, if you guys are ready...
Call Me at Hp : 9765-6363 to buy My REVO anytimes !!!
Ha...Ha...Ha...!!! Serious Buyer Only !!!

[exwhyzee]

considering tat new revo machine price 16k++ (i think) urs quite a steal with all the above-mentioned items...would luv to see the pics

[Andy6363]

Between Spec 2 and 1, Spec 2 can install mainstand while spec 1 can't. Nothing to do with the frame of spec1. In other words, get a spec2 unless u find a spec1 with good accessories on. Why? Because I would love to have a mainstand on my s4, makes it easier to do maintenance..

See whether you are lucky because i had dekitted my Honda "Project Big One" Main Stand
before Trade-in to the Bike Shop because they are exporting the bike to third country...
It's doesn't fix on my REVO.
Had been Standing Strong for 18 years with me One Owner, take it for $150 if you can use it.
Original New is about $420, may not have stock also...

[Andy6363]

considering tat new revo machine price 16k++ (i think) urs quite a steal with all the above-mentioned items...would luv to see the pics

That Time i ask... Only Machine Price, plus COE, plus 7% G.S.T. should be $17++ with Exhaust $18++ LOL !!!My REVO (6).jpg

[LXY]

Hi i selling gd condition vtec 1. If interested , can pm me to know more.

[Dzal]

ok guys. need ur help. u guys are well informed than me.
can a s4 version s rack be fitted on a s4 spec1?
Thanks