Yamaha RD 400 vs Honda CB400F (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RD 400stacks up against the Honda CB400F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RD 400Honda CB400F
Model year19792015
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower43 hp52 hp
Torque38 Nm
Weight195 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Four-piston Nissin hydraulic callipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston Nissin hydraulic calliper.
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Yamaha RD 400 vs Honda CB400F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RD 400 and the Honda CB400F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RD 400 brings 43 hp, while the Honda CB400F counters with 52 hp at 195 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: