2005 HONDA CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR (BC-NC39) – Overview, Specs, Features
Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or model year 2005 is a 400cc class sportbike equipped with a half cowl, a water-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder, 400cc HYPER VTEC SPEC III engine based on CB400SF VTEC 3 model.
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| 2005 Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or photo. Original Appearance. Color: Red + White. |
This type was added and released on March 30, 2005 (Wednesday) as a variation model equipped with a half cowl to improve stability at high speeds. As a CB400 series, it became a model with a cowl since the CB400SF version R (1994). Since the basic mechanism is the same as the base model, the “HYPER VTEC” system is installed altough it is not written in the motorbike name.
This time, the “CB400 SUPER FOUR” adopts a preload adjuster mechanism that enables stepless adjustment of the front fork to enable a wide range of settings according to the driving conditions. In addition, high-density urethane material is used for the seat cushion to improve ride comfort.
The added type “CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR” is based on this “CB400 SUPER FOUR” and is equipped with a newly designed half cowl. This reduces wind pressure during high-speed driving and improves driving stability. In addition, the adoption of square multi-reflector headlights improves visibility at night, and the adoption of a smoke screen improves the visibility of the meters during the day. In addition, the inside of the cowl has a storage space of about 1L on the left and right, making it suitable for long-distance driving in line with the lifting of the ban on two-seaters on highways.
The coloring of the “CB400 SUPER FOUR” is a two-tone type candy blazing red. Two colors are set for the striped type, Candy Tahitian Blue and Digital Silver Metallic, and black is set for the solid type. In addition to setting these 4 colors as a standard plan, 10 colors are set as a color order plan, allowing you to choose from a total of 14 colors that suit your taste.
In addition, the coloring of the “CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR” is a two-tone type with candy blazing red and a solid type with black, for a total of two colors.
The CB400 SUPER FOUR was launched in 1992, and in 1999 it was equipped with the “HYPER VTEC” * engine, which has strong and smooth output characteristics from the low/mid-range to the high speed range. Powered by In 2003, it was equipped with “HYPER VTEC SPEC III“, which evolved from this engine, and it is a model that has evolved while being supported by a wide range of people.
Main Changes and Features of Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or
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| 2006 Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or picture wallpeper. In standard good condition (unmodified). Colour: Blue White + Gold Wheel Rim. |
CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR is suitable for long-distance driving
Equipped with a newly designed half cowl that reduces running wind pressure at high speeds and improves running stability. Horizontal slit aero ducts are provided on both sides of the headlights to balance the air flowing inside and outside the cowl, improving straight-line stability at high speeds. In addition, the smoke-type screen, which has an optimized shape such as the angle of inclination and the degree of curvature, rectifies the wind and greatly reduces the running wind pressure on the rider. This ensures stability at high speeds and comfort over long distances. In addition, 1L of storage space is secured inside the cowl on the left and right sides. The space on the left side can be locked, and the space on the right side is equipped with a ticket holder that is effective on highways.
The front suspension adopts a preload adjuster mechanism that enables a wide range of settings
The front suspension uses a preload adjuster mechanism that allows stepless adjustment. It enables a wide range of settings according to driving conditions such as winding roads and rough paved roads.
Employs a seat shape and materials that are excellent for two-seaters
A high-density urethane material is used for the seat cushion to improve the comfort of not only the driver but also the rear passengers.
2005 Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or Colour Options
CB400 SUPER FOUR VTEC Spec 3 has a standard plan (4 colors) and a color order plan (10 colors) that allows you to choose from a total of 14 combinations.
Standard Color Plan
- Candy Blazing Red (Two-tone type); Wheel color: Matte Axis Gray Metallic
- Digital Silver Metallic (stripe type); Wheel color: Matte Axis Gray Metallic
- Candy Tahitian Blue (stripe type); *Wheel color: Super Gold Metallic
- Black (solid type); *Wheel color: Super Gold Metallic
Color order plan (all stripe type)
- Candy Blazing Red
- Candy Tahitian Blue
- Pearl Fadeless White
- Pearl Flash Yellow
- Black
*Wheel color is Matte Axis Gray Metallic.
- Candy Blazing Red
- Digital Silver Metallic
- Pearl Fadeless White
- Pearl Flash Yellow
- Black
*Wheel color is Super Gold Metallic.
The coloring of the “CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR” is set in two colors, a two-tone type and a solid type
- Candy Blazing Red (Two-tone type)
- *Wheel color is Matte Axis Gray Metallic
- Black (solid type)
- *Wheel color is Super Gold Metallic
Equipment with consideration for usability
- Equipped with H.I.S.S (Honda Ignition Security System), which is effective in deterring theft, as standard equipment.
- There is a space under the seat that can store a small item storage box and a U-shaped lock.
2005 model – Added analogue pre-load adjustment mechanism for the front suspension and high-density polyurethane material for the seat cushion. From 2005, the CB400 Super Bol d’Or has been available with a half-fairing in Japan and later in SE Asia as well.
2006 model – Larger ignition coils supply a more stable spark at lower rpms; clear smoke lenses on the turn indicator lights.
Honda CB400 Super BOL D’OR Specifications
Here is the table of main specs of CB400 Super Bol D’or model year 2005-2006:
| Nickname | CB400 SUPER FOUR | CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR | |
| Motorcycle name/model | Honda BC-NC39 | ||
| Length x width x height (m) | 2.040×0.725×1.070 | 2.040×0.725×1.155 | |
| Wheel Distance (m) | 1.410 | ||
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.130 | ||
| Seat height (m) | 0.755 | 0.755 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 190 | 195 | |
| Dry weight (kg) | 170 | 175 | |
| Capacity (persons) | 2 | ||
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) | 37.0 (60km/h level running test value) | ||
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 2.6 | ||
| Engine model/type | NC23E・water-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve in-line 4-cylinder | ||
| Total Displacement (cm3 ) | 399 | ||
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 55.0×42.0 | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.3 | ||
| Max output (kW[PS]/rpm) | 39[53]/11,000 | ||
| Maximum torque (N・m[kg・m]/rpm) | 38[3.9]/9,500 | ||
| CB400 Super Bol D’or Carburetor model | VP04B | ||
| Starting method | Self-operated | ||
| Ignition type | Full transistor battery ignition | ||
| Lubrication method | Combined pumping and splashing method | ||
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 18 | ||
| Clutch type | Wet multi-plate coil spring | ||
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 6-speed return | ||
| Transmission ratio | 1 speed | 3.307 | |
| 2 speed | 2.294 | ||
| 3 speed | 1.750 | ||
| 4 speed | 1.421 | ||
| 5 speed | 1.240 | ||
| 6 speed | 1.130 | ||
| Reduction ratio (primary/secondary) | 2.171/2.933 | ||
| Caster (deg)/Trail (mm) | 25°05´/90 | ||
| Tire size | Front | 120/60ZR 17M/C (55W) | |
| Rear | 160/60ZR 17M/C (69W) | ||
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic double disc | |
| Rear | hydraulic disc | ||
| Suspension system | Front | Telescopic | |
| Rear | Swing Arm | ||
| Frame Format | Double Cradle | ||
- * “HYPER VTEC” is a valve control system based on Honda’s unique hydraulically controlled VTEC technology that switches the number of operating valves per cylinder at a set number of revolutions.
Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or Price
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or in year 2005
CB400 SUPER FOUR Pricelist
- Stripe type, solid type : 661,500 yen (630,000 yen without consumption tax)
- Two-tone type : 682,500 yen (body price excluding consumption tax: 650,000 yen)
- Color order plan : 682,500 yen (body price excluding consumption tax: 650,000 yen)
CB400 SUPER BOL D’OR Price List
- Solid type : 735,000 yen (700,000 yen without consumption tax)
- Two-tone type : 756,000 yen (720,000 yen without consumption tax)
* Prices (including recycling costs) do not include insurance premiums, taxes (excluding consumption tax), registration fees, etc.
Planned sales volume (domestic/annual 2005) : 5,000 units (series total).
Since its first appearance, as a model that is always paired with the naked version (Super Four), it has undergone minor changes repeatedly (the NC39 type was also evolved into the NC42 type in 2007), and special specification vehicles have been developed in the same way. Minor changes in 2014 changed the headlights to LED and changed the shape of the half cowl, greatly changing the impression. From the model released in October 2017, ABS became standard equipment. From the model released in November 2018 (2019 model), the grip heater and ETC in-vehicle device, which had been set as the “E package”, are now standard equipment, making it a single variation lineup.