• Soichiro Honda was a man who loved speed. The founder of the Honda Motor Company changed the company's direction following World War II, providing cheap transportation to fill the growing need. However, the need for speed could not be ignored. The motorcycles Honda created attracted attention, and the company built an "international name for itself," according to Best Motorcycle Gears. The Honda Steed 400 is an example of how Honda excelled in the cruiser category of motorcycle.
  
  

Dimensions and Weight

• The 2002 Honda Steed is 90.9 inches long, 44.1 inches tall, 35 inches wide and has a wheelbase of 83 inches. The seat height is 26.4 inches and can be adjusted. The motorcycle weighs 447.5 pounds and has a 2.91-gallon fuel tank.
  
  

Engine Information

• The engine of the 2002 Honda Steed 400 displaces 24.29 cubic inches or 398 cubic centimeters (hence the "400" in the motorcycle's name). It has a four-stroke V-2 engine that is capable of producing 31 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 24.3 foot-pounds of torque at 6,000 rpm. Each cylinder has three valves and the fuel is delivered via a carburetor. The engine is arranged in an overhead valve (OHV) configuration and is liquid-cooled. The bike has five speeds.
  
  

Brakes and Tires

• The front brake consists of a single disc while the rear brake consists of an expanding brake. The front tire is 100/90-19 57S and the rear tire is 170/80-15 M/C 77S.