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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
- 1978 Honda CB400F Super Sport 408cc
1978 Honda CB400F Super Sport 408cc
Lot Number: 610
1978 Honda CB400F Super Sport 408cc
Hailed as a 'mini-superbike' upon its release, the 400/4 offered a blend of modern sporty design with a manageable engine size. This 1978 model has been beautifully restored and was treated to a top-end rebuild around 2,000 miles ago.
- ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
BYG 700T
SUMMARY
Hailed as a 'mini-superbike' upon its release, the 400/4 offered a blend of modern sporty design with a manageable engine size. This 1978 model has been beautifully restored and was treated to a top-end rebuild around 2,000 miles ago.
DESCRIPTION
- The CB400F (or 400/4) was the very first production Japanese motorcycle with the hardware and aesthetics of a truly modern sporting machine
- 408cc and four cylinders made it smooth and economical compared to its two-stroke rivals
- Its European-influenced design included low handlebars, rear-set footrests, and a prominent 4-into-1 exhaust
- Hailed as a 'mini-superbike' upon its release, it offered a blend of modern sporty design with a manageable engine size
- This 1978 model has been beautifully restored to the gleaming example it is today
- Confirmed running the engine was treated to a top-end rebuild around 2,000 miles ago
- Supplied with a current V5C along with an extensive file of receipts for parts used during the restoration and some service and MOT history
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 610
- Make
- HONDA
- Model
- CB400F SUPERSPORT (400/4)
- Registration Number
- BYG 700T
- Frame Number
- CB400F21075891
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- CB400F-E-1071692
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 10th November due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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