Suzuki Gsr400 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
Suzuki Gsr400
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec)
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (Note: best estimate)
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
180 km/h
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Suzuki Gsr400
7.5/10
"A rewarding, rev-hungry gem if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Rev-happy GSX-R derived engine
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Comfortable naked riding position
Cons
−Parts scarce outside Japan
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Many examples imported, unknown history
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