| Attribute | Suzuki GS500 2009 × | Honda CB 400N × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 1978 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki GS500 | Honda CB 400N |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34 | Carburettor. Keihin 32mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 400 |
| Power (kw) | - | 31.3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 33.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 70.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | 50.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | - | Electronic |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-way adjustablee | Swingarm Twin Shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 110/70-M17 | 3.60-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-M17 | 4.10-18 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 167 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1874 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,060 | 1,105 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,115 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 795 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 166 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 14 |