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Honda Details Development of New CB400 Super Four E-Clutch

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Honda published an interview with lead engineer Takuro Nakamura about the development of the new CB400 Super Four E-Clutch. The model is roughly 14kg lighter than its predecessor and uses an electronically controlled E-Clutch paired with ride-by-wire throttle to manage clutch engagement. It will launch in China, Southeast Asia and Europe, having first been unveiled at the Chongqing Motorcycle Show in September 2025.

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Shinji Hanoura

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I felt a chill looking at the spec sheet. About 14kg lighter than the outgoing model, and the E-Clutch links to ride-by-wire to electronically manage the half-clutch engagement. They call it 'a new standard for inline-fours' — man, my pulse is racing. Compared to the old model's weight, this evolution is just too good.