| Attribute | Honda CM 450 Custom × | Suzuki GSX-R 400 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1982 | 1984 |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Honda CM 450 Custom | Suzuki GSX-R 400 |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. AS27VW x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 447 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | 27 | 43.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.92 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 4 |
| Bore (mm) | 75 | 53 |
| Stroke (mm) | 50.6 | 45.2 |
| Greenhouse gases | 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable telehydraulic shocks | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Dual hydraulic disc, four piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Single hydraulic disc, dual piston calipers |
| Frame type | - | Aluminum angular pipe double cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.50S18-4PR | 110/90-16 54h |
| Rear tyre | 4.60S16-4PR | 110/90-18 61h |
| Trail (mm) | 114 | 96 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 59 | 27.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,425 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 152 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1552 | 0.2836 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,180 | 1,185 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,145 | 2,090 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 710 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 175 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | - |