Suzuki Gsr400 vs Honda Cb400sf
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsr400 vs Honda Cb400sf. Suzuki Gsr400: 55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec) hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsr400
Honda Cb400sf
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
174 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec)
53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec)
Torque
40 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (Note: best estimate)
39 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
180 km/h (estimated, varies by version)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec)
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 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
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