Honda Shadow 400 Sabre
- Production years
- 2001–2026
- Brand
- Honda
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Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 399 cm³
- Wet weight
- 225 kg
- Seat height
- 676 mm
Overview
The Honda Shadow 400 Sabre is a cruiser in the Shadow family, produced for 2026. Its liquid-cooled, four-stroke 399 cm³ 52-degree V-twin makes 34 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, and the motorcycle weighs 225 kg.
The 676 mm seat height can make it easier for many riders to reach the ground at stops, while the 225 kg mass takes more effort to manage during slow-speed maneuvering. Dual front discs with two-piston calipers provide the main braking hardware; the rear uses a drum. Chain final drive requires periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Engine capacity
- 399 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.3:1
- Stroke
- 64 mm
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Torque
- 34 Nm at 6,000 rpm
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 676 mm
- Wet weight
- 225 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,621 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front tyre
- 110/80-17
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear tyre
- 160/80-15
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
At 676 mm, the seat can help many riders get both feet down at a stop.
Dual front discs
Two front discs with two-piston calipers provide braking at both sides of the front wheel.
Things to consider
Weight at low speed
The 225 kg weight takes more effort to balance and maneuver in tight spaces.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs regular cleaning and adjustment.
Rear drum brake
The rear drum is simpler than a disc brake and is less suited to sustained hard braking.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
676 mm
Approx. loaded height
646 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 14 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
255 km
With 10% reserve
229 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size of the Honda Shadow 400 Sabre?
It has a 399 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-twin.
How much torque does the 2026 Honda Shadow 400 Sabre produce?
It produces 34 Nm at 6,000 rpm.
How tall is the seat on the Honda Shadow 400 Sabre?
The seat height is 676 mm.
What kind of final drive and brakes does it use?
It has chain final drive, dual front disc brakes with two-piston calipers, and a rear drum brake.
