Honda Cb400 vs Honda Cb400sf
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb400
Honda Cb400sf
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
174 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec)
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h (estimated, varies by version)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb400
8.5/10
"The benchmark middleweight — buy the best example you can afford."
Pros
+VTEC system genuinely transforms character
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Exceptional fit and finish
Cons
−VTEC solenoid fails expensively
−Parts sourcing can be difficult
−Grey import paperwork complications
Honda Cb400sf
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder middleweight Honda ever produced, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, legendary reliability
+VTEC delivery genuinely exciting
+Exceptional chassis balance
Cons
−VTEC solenoid fails eventually
−JDM parts availability patchy
−Premium price for displacement