Magazine Feature - 1978 Honda CB400A Hawk Hondamatic. In Japan, Standard by AbhiJanuary 26, 2018 Leave a Comment. In 1976, Honda debuted the "Hondamatic" transmission on their popular CB750. It was designed to help bring in new riders who may have been intimidated by the requirement of using a clutch, but Honda quickly figured out that newbies may fileslib. 1978 HONDA HAWK HONDAMATIC CB400A Amazing condition describes this automatic vintage motorcycle. The engine is strong with an incredible 2,930 miles and almost no rust, a few paint chips, very original and well preserved. The transmission is a two speed automatic with a torque converter. A definite head turner and is distinctive, rare and collectible. OEM is an acronym for original equipment manufacturer, which means that the 1978 Honda Hawk 400 Hondamatic CB400A MANUALS OEM parts offered at BikeBandit.com are genuine Honda parts. Genuine parts give 1978 Honda Hawk 400 Hondamatic CB400A MANUALS owners the ability to repair or restore a broken down or damaged machine back to the condition it first appeared in on the showroom floor. 1978-1987 Honda CB400 Hawk, CM400 CB450 Nighthawk, CM450 CBX450 Rebel Motorcycle Repair Manual This Clymer Honda CB400 CM400 CB450 CM450 CBX450 Twin Cylinder Motorcycle Repair Manual includes the following repair topics: This Clymer motorcycle repair manual provides service information for the following motorcycles:
You just shift from neutral up to first, then up again to second. Shift around 25-30 MPH. You could ride all day in second, but when staying in second, acceleration from a stop is very low. Tops out around 75 MPH. At around 35-55, it just goes and feels pretty much like a manual transmission bike.