Honda RVF 400 RT vs Yamaha FZR 400 RR (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda RVF 400 RTstacks up against the Yamaha FZR 400 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda RVF 400 RTYamaha FZR 400 RR
Model year19961991
Price$2,000
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower56 hp
Torque42 Nm
Weight165 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Double floating disc; 4-piston Nissin calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single solid disc; 2-piston Nissin caliper

Honda RVF 400 RT vs Yamaha FZR 400 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda RVF 400 RT and the Yamaha FZR 400 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda RVF 400 RT brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 400 RR counters with 56 hp.

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: