Honda Cb400sf vs Honda Cb500f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb400sf vs Honda Cb500f. Honda Cb400sf: 53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec) hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, varies by version), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb500f: 47 hp @ 8,600 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb400sf
Honda Cb500f
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
192 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec)
47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, varies by version)
175 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb500f
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that won't let you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth approachable engine
+Excellent resale value
Cons
−Suspension is budget-spec
−Brakes lack real bite
−Gets tiresome touring
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