Honda CB 400A matic (1978-) vs Velocette Venom (1955-70)
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| Make: | Honda | Velocette |
| Model: | CB 400A matic | Venom |
| Years: | 1978- | 1955-70 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70.5 x 50.6mm | 86 x 86 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Belt driven dynamo, after 1962: Lucas system |
| Starting: | Ekectruc | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 26,8 hp / 19.7 jW @ 8000 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 2 Speed automatic | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment. | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 282mm disc | 7.5 x 1.5 in drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 153mm Drum | 7 x 1 in drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.60 S19 | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 S18 | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal |