| Attribute | Suzuki SV 400 S 2002 × | Honda CB 400 SS × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki SV 400 S | Honda CB 400 SS |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 397 |
| Power (kw) | 38.7 | 21.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Torque (Nm) | 41 | 31 |
| Bore (mm) | - | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 70 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Front tyre | 120/60-ZR17 55W | 100/90-19 M/C 57S |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 69W | 110/90-18 M/C 61S |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,405 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 167 | 139 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2317 | 0.1525 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,040 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 740 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 160 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 11 |