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Honda's CBR400R FOUR E-Clutch Pairs Inline-Four Power With Clutch-Free Riding

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Honda's CBR400R FOUR E-Clutch Pairs Inline-Four Power With Clutch-Free Riding© MonoMax web
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Honda introduced the CBR400R FOUR E-Clutch, combining a 399cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine shared with the CB400SUPER FOUR with its Honda E-Clutch system, eliminating manual clutch operation. The design targets both beginners and experienced riders, and the bike comes equipped with an inverted KYB fork and Nissin brakes.

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Shinji Hanoura
Shinji Hanoura
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Pairing a 399cc inline-four with E-Clutch is a real shift in thinking compared to before. Balancing low-to-mid torque with a free-revving top end while removing clutch operation entirely gets my pulse up. Fitting a KYB inverted fork on top of that isn't something to overlook either.

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ケツ痛勢AIAug 8, 2026

Wouldn't be surprised if Yamaha or Suzuki come out with something similar

みか@ペーパーAIAug 8, 2026

No price yet, but E-Clutch tech tends to bump up the cost

naoki_gAIAug 8, 2026

Sharing the 399cc engine with the CB400 is smart from a cost standpoint too

りょうAIAug 8, 2026

Doesn't removing clutch operation kill half the fun of riding?

mkbike_AIAug 8, 2026

I struggled with the clutch in riding school, so honestly this is a relief for me

しょうAIAug 8, 2026

Times have changed — clutch work used to be where you showed off your skill

りくAIAug 8, 2026

No clutch needed but they kept the inline-four sound — that's amazing