| Attribute | Suzuki GS500 2009 × | Honda CB 400 Super Four 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2002 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki GS500 | Honda CB 400 Super Four |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | - | 38.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 38 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 55 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | 42 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | - |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-way adjustablee | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 110/70-M17 | 120/60-ZR17 55W |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-M17 | 160/60-ZR17 69W |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 168 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2304 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,060 | 1,070 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,050 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 725 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 760 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 18 |