The 2020 Honda CBR400R will be launched in
Japan on 31 July. The new 400cc sportbike will cost JPY 808,500. Honda will launch not one but two motorcycles on 31 July in
its home country. Along with the 2020 CBR400R, customers will also be able to
purchase the 2020 Honda CB400X dual-sport bike from the end of this month.
Honda plans to sell 1,000 units of the former and 700 units of the latter
annually.
For the MY 2020, Honda has not made a
whole lot of changes in the CBR400R. It is very much similar to the previous
model. The only addition to the motorcycle is the new ‘CBR’ logo. It is the
same logo that the Japanese company uses in the Honda CBR1000RR-R, which is the
brand’s range-topping model in the sportbike series. While customers might not
find this addition refreshingly new, Honda believes that it will further
strengthen the brand value of the 2020 CBR400R in the market.
The 2020 Honda CBR400R is powered by a
399cc twin-cylinder engine that comes equipped with a DOHC set up. This
liquid-cooled fuel-injected mill is capable of producing 46 PS at 9,000 rpm and
38 Nm at 7,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
The 2020 Honda CBR400R has clip-on
handlebars, however, the riding stance is not too aggressive. As a result, the
motorcycle can be used for both city commutes as well as touring. Speaking of
touring, the fuel tank capacity of the 2020 CBR400R is 17 litres and with a
fuel efficiency of up to 28-29 km/l (WMTC value), it should provide a good range.
