Honda Hornet 750 vs Honda Cb400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 750
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
92 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish a top speed figure)
180 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 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 Hornet 750
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant middleweight that rewards riders who push it."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics package
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Neutral, forgiving chassis
Cons
−Stock seat punishes longer rides
−Occasional early throttle hesitation
−Limited wind protection
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
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