Honda CB400 Owner's Manual page 11

Riding Precautions
❙ Combined ABS (CB400A)
Your motorcycle is equipped with a brake
system that distributes the braking force
between the front and rear brakes.
The distribution of the braking force applied to
the front and rear brakes is different when
operating the lever only and when operating
the pedal only.
For full braking effectiveness, operate both the
lever and pedal together.
This model is also equipped with an Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) designed to help prevent
the brakes from locking up during hard
braking. Always use the recommended tyres
to ensure correct ABS operation.
ABS does not reduce braking distance. In
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certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.
ABS does not function at speeds below
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10 km/h (6 mph).
The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly
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when applying the brakes. This is normal.
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❙ Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For
further slowing action, downshift to a lower
gear. Use engine braking with intermittent use
of the brakes to reduce speed when
descending long, steep slopes.
❙ Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
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