Honda X4

Honda X4

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Manufacturer	Honda
Parent company	Honda
Production	1997-2003
Predecessor	Honda X3
Class	Cruiser
Engine	1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) water-cooled inline 4
Transmission	5 speed chain drive
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm dual shock
Brakes	Front: 310 mm 2 discs, 2 piston calipers, Rear: 275 mm disc
Tires	Front: 120/70R18 Rear: 190/60R17
Rake, trail	31°, 13.50 mm (0.531 in)
Wheelbase	1,650 mm (65 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,330 mm (92 in) W: 74.50 mm (2.933 in)
Seat height	730 mm (29 in)
Fuel capacity	15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)
Related	Honda CB1300

The Honda X4 is a 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda for model years 1997 through 2003.

Its powerful transverse-mounted, inline four-cylinder, water-cooled engine was later used in the 1998 through 2002 model years of the Honda CB1300, although the X4 version had different carburetors and was geared to provide more low-end torque. The X4 is characterized by its low-slung profile, solid disc rear wheel, bulbous yet angular side panels, and stubby, large-diameter, chrome exhausts.

Created as an answer to the Yamaha V-Max, the X4 was sold primarily in Japan, but a number of bikes found their way to Europe, notably Germany, where the X4 enjoys a cult following.

X4 LD

In the 2000 model year, a new version, the X4 LD ("Low Down"), was introduced. It offered a slightly lower seat and overall frame, improved suspension (with "piggyback"-style Showa rear shock absorbers), and minor cosmetic differences including an unpainted engine block (versus the black of the original) and lightweight latticework inner rotors on the front brakes (the originals were solid discs).

External links

• Honda's official X4 website (Japanese only)
• X4 promotional video (part 1 of 2)
• X4 promotional video (part 2 of 2)