Yamaha Fz25 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
Yamaha Fz25
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
20.9 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
20.1 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
180 km/h
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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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