Honda Steed 400 vs Yamaha Drag Star 400 (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Steed 400Yamaha Drag Star 400
Model year20022018
Price
Engine398 cc399 cc
Horsepower31 hp30 hp
Torque33 Nm32 Nm
Weight203 kg
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 57S / 170/80-15 M/C 77S 130/90-16M / 170/80-15M

Honda Steed 400 vs Yamaha Drag Star 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Steed 400 and the Yamaha Drag Star 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Steed 400 brings 31 hp in a 203 kg package, while the Yamaha Drag Star 400 counters with 30 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: