Yamaha Fz8 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 Fz8
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
180 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 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 Fz8
7.8/10
"A genuinely underrated all-rounder that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable inline-four
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension bearings wear prematurely
−Headers rust without treatment
−Mid-range feels slightly flat
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
Top 10 Accessories
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