Honda Cb400sf vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb400sf vs Yamaha Mt-25. 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. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb400sf
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec)
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, varies by version)
145 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
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