Comparison of Honda VT400S 2013 and Suzuki Boulevard 400 2012

Attribute	Suzuki Boulevard 400 2012 ×	Honda VT400S 2013 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2013
Make	Suzuki	Honda
Model	Suzuki Boulevard 400	Honda VT400S
Category	Custom / cruiser	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Injection. PGM-FI
Displacement (cm³)	399	398
Power (kw)	23.5	22.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	2.5
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	33	32
Bore (mm)	65	64
Stroke (mm)	60.2	62
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Greenhouse gases	-	58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Overhead Cams (OHC)
Driveline	Constant mesh	-
Ignition	Full transistor type	-
Clutch	Wet multi-plate coil spring	Wet multi-plate coil spring
Lubrication system	-	Combined pumping spray
Compression	10.5:1	10.3:1
Chassis
Front suspension	-	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	-	Swing arm
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame type	Double cradle	Double cradle
Front tyre	130/90-16	100/90-19
Rear tyre	170/80-15	150/80-16
Seat	-	Two person seat
Trail (mm)	141	134
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	33	32.5
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black silver	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,655	1,560
Dry weight (kg)	267	229
Power/weight ratio	0.088	0.0983
Overall height (mm)	1,105	1,135
Overall length (mm)	2,420	2,295
Overall width (mm)	890	870
Seat height (mm)	700	750
Ground clearance (mm)	140	155
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	15	10
Oil capacity (l)	3.7	-