Honda Shadow 400 (NV400, VT400)

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The cruiser series Honda Shadow 400 begins its history in 1997 when, as the successor to Honda Steed 400, an updated model was presented -Honda Shadow 400, which, like Steed , had the factory code NV400. Despite this, Steed continued to be released in parallel until 2001, offering new modifications and minor updates.

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Main competitors:

The Shadow 400 was released at the same time as Honda Shadow 750 A.C.E. as its "little brother", built on a common base, but with an engine from Steed 400. Subsequently, both models (750 and 400) underwent the same restyling, and also offered almost the same modifications, which could only differ in names. Simply put, the Shadow 400 copied almost everything from the "big brother" Shadow 750, being with him practically the same motorcycle, but with a different engine.

In 2000, along with the 750th version, the Honda Shadow 400 expands the series, offering a new modification - the Honda Shadow 400 Slasher. Visually, the model is completely similar to Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit (Black Widow, Slasher). Like the regular Shadow 400, the new Slasher has the same factory code as the Steed - NV400.

On October 21, 2008, the Honda Shadow 400 as well as the Shadow 750 receive a significant update. First, the model gets an injector and a gimbal instead of a chain. Secondly, the modifications themselves, as well as their names, change - the usual Shadow 400 is now sold as Honda Shadow 400 Classic (visually completely identical to Honda Shadow 750 Aero), Slasher 400 is transformed into Honda Shadow 400 Custom (visually completely identical to Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit). The factory code is changed to - VT400.

In 2010, another modification appears - Honda VT400S . Externally, the model is completely identical to Honda VT750S (aka Honda Shadow 750 RS).

2014 was the last year of production for the Custom and VT400S, and in 2016 the Classic was finally discontinued. Thus, the Honda Shadow 400 is no longer in production, but a large number of motorcycles can be found at Japanese auctions. Quantitatively, there are many more old versions (NV400 Shadow / Slasher, 1997-2008) than new modifications (Classic, Custom, RS). This is due to the significantly smaller production of new modifications, the total number of which has been decreasing from year to year.

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Specifications

Specifications Honda Shadow 400:

Model Honda Shadow 400
Motorcycle type cruiser
Release year 1997-2016
Frame steel tubular
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped
Working volume 398 cm³
Bore / stroke 64.0 x 62.0 mm
Compression ratio 9.8: 1 - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher

10.3: 1 - Classic, Custom, VT400S

Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system Carburetor, 2x Keihin 34 mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher

PGM-Fi (Electronic Injection) - Classic, Custom, VT400S

Ignition type digital transistor
Maximum power 33.0 h.p. (24.3 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher

31.0 h.p. (22.8 kW) at 7000 rpm - Classic, Custom, VT400S

Maximum torque 34 Nm (3.5 kg * m) @ 5500 rpm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher

33 Nm (3.4 kg * m) @ 3500 rpm - Classic, Custom

32 Nm (3.3 kg * m) at 3500 rpm - VT400S

Gearbox 5-speed
Drive type Chain - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher, VT400S

Cardan - Classic, Custom

Front tire size 100 / 90-19 (57H) - VT400S

120 / 90-17 (64S) - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Classic

110 / 80-19 (59S) - Shadow 400 Slasher

90 / 90-21 M / C (54S) - Shadow 400 Custom

Rear tire size 170 / 80-15M / C (77S) - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

160 / 80-15M / C (74S) - Shadow 400 Classic, Custom, Slasher

150/80-B16 M / C (71H) - VT400S

Front brakes 1 disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes drum
Front suspension Telescopic Fork, 140mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

Telescopic Fork 108mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

Telescopic Fork, 117mm - Shadow 400 Classic

Telescopic Fork, 115mm - Shadow 400 Custom

Telescopic Fork, 118mm - VT400S

Rear suspension swingarm with two shock absorbers, 90 mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Classic, Custom, VT400S

linkage with two shock absorbers, 80 mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

Motorcycle length 2455mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

2310mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

2510 mm - Shadow 400 Classic

2445mm - Shadow 400 Custom

2295 mm - VT400S

Motorcycle width 945mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

795mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

920 mm - Shadow 400 Classic

835mm - Shadow 400 Custom

870 mm - VT400S

Motorcycle height 1105mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

1060mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

1125 mm - Shadow 400 Classic

1130mm - Shadow 400 Custom

1135 mm - VT400S

Wheelbase 1625mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Slasher

1640 mm - Shadow 400 Classic

1655 mm - Shadow 400 Custom

1560 mm - VT400S

Saddle height 695mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

645mm - Shadow 400 Slasher

660 mm - Shadow 400 Classic

650mm - Shadow 400 Custom

750 mm - VT400S

Minimum ground clearance 140mm - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

130mm - Shadow 400 Slasher, Classic, Custom

155 mm - VT400S

Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed 145 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 14.0 L (including 3.6 L reserve) - Shadow 400 (1997-2008), Classic, Custom

13.0 L (including reserve - 4.0 L) - Shadow 400 Slasher

10.0 L (including reserve - 2.5 L) - VT400S

Motorcycle weight (dry) 225 kg - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

217 kg - Shadow 400 Slasher

Motorcycle weight (curb) 242 kg - Shadow 400 (1997-2008)

232 kg - Shadow 400 Slasher

255 kg - Shadow 400 Classic

244 kg - Shadow 400 Custom

229 kg - VT400S

Fuel consumption

The officially declared fuel consumption for the Honda Shadow 400 ranges from 2.5 liters (injection versions + Slasher) to 2.94 liters (Shadow 400, 97-08) per 100 kilometers (Japanese calculation method: constant speed 60 km / h, driver + passenger). The real consumption value, according to the owners, is 4-5 liters. The exact value depends on the riding style.

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