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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Cb400 vs Triumph Street Triple

Honda Cb400 vs Triumph Street Triple

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cb400 vs Triumph Street Triple. Honda Cb400: 53 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Cb400 Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
180 km/h
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Cb400
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
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative

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Mighty Max Battery YTX9-BS Replaces Honda ATV TRX300EX TRX400EX 300EX 400EX CBR900R RR
Battery
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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EBC FA45 Organic Base Replacement Front Brake Pads Fits Honda CB400 CM400 CB650 CB750 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
Brake Pads
EBC FA45 Organic Base Replacement Front Brake Pads Fits Honda CB400 CM400 CB650 CB750 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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HONDA MOTOR OIL 10W30 QT (PACK OF 2)
Engine Oil
HONDA MOTOR OIL 10W30 QT (PACK OF 2)
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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Shinko 712 Tire Set - Compatible with Honda CL/SL350K CB400A/T CB/CL450K CB500/550/750 - Tires Only
Tires
Shinko 712 Tire Set - Compatible with Honda CL/SL350K CB400A/T CB/CL450K CB500/550/750 - Tires Only
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
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NICHE Drive Sprocket Chain Combo for Honda CB400 Super Four Front 15 Rear 44 Tooth 525VM-X X-Ring 108 Links
Chain & Lube
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120/70ZR-17 (58W) Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 Front Motorcycle Tire for Triumph Street Triple R 765 2017-2018
Tires
120/70ZR-17 (58W) Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 Front Motorcycle Tire for Triumph Street Triple R 765 2017-2018
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