Honda VFR 400 R vs Yamaha FZR 400 (1992)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR 400 RYamaha FZR 400
Model year19921989
Price$4,895
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Weight173 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 150/60-18 110/70-R17 / 140/60-R18

Honda VFR 400 R vs Yamaha FZR 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR 400 R and the Yamaha FZR 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR 400 R brings 61 hp, while the Yamaha FZR 400 counters with its own power figure at 173 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: