Honda CB 400 SS vs Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 400 SSstacks up against the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 400 SSSuzuki GSF 400 Bandit
Model year20021997
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower29 hp59 hp
Torque31 Nm4 Nm
Weight139 kg168 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 M/C 57S / 110/90-18 M/C 61S 110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17

Honda CB 400 SS vs Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 400 SS and the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 400 SS brings 29 hp in a 139 kg package, while the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit counters with 59 hp at 168 kg.

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: