Honda Cb550 vs Yamaha Sr400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb550
Yamaha Sr400
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
175 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
24 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km (approximately 37 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb550
7.8/10
"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Parts still widely available
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Four carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain rattle gets expensive
−Good examples increasingly overpriced
Yamaha Sr400
7.5/10
"A beautiful, rewarding machine — but only for committed, patient riders."
Pros
+Mechanically simple, easy maintenance
+Genuinely stunning classic styling
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Kickstart-only, steep learning
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
−Neglected carbs very common