| Attribute | Honda CB 400N × | Velocette Mac 1946 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1978 | 1946 |
| Make | Honda | Velocette |
| Model | Honda CB 400N | Velocette Mac |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 32mm | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 400 | 349 |
| Power (kw) | 31.3 | 13.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 33.2 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 50.6 | 96 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Electronic | - |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm Twin Shock | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 152 |
| Front tyre | 3.60-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 4.10-18 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Dual seat |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,390 | 1,276 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 167 | 161 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1874 | 0.0814 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 990 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,115 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 730 | 700 |
| Seat height (mm) | 795 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 166 | 120 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 11 |