Donghai 350 F3 vs Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Donghai 350 F3stacks up against the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDonghai 350 F3Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400
Model year19882016
Price
Engine349 cc400 cc
Horsepower42 hp
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-16 / 120/80-18 90/90-21 / 90/90-21

Donghai 350 F3 vs Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Donghai 350 F3 and the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Donghai 350 F3 brings 42 hp, while the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: