| Attribute | Honda VT400S 2013 × | Suzuki Skywave SS 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2016 |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Honda VT400S | Suzuki Skywave SS |
| Category | Allround | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 398 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 22.5 | 19 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.5 | 2.56 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 32 | 25 |
| Bore (mm) | 64 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62 | 66.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Greenhouse gases | 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 59.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Transistorised |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate coil spring | Automatic centrifugal |
| Lubrication system | Combined pumping spray | Pump |
| Compression | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic, 41mm inner tube |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | Progressive linkage, Preload adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Pipe underbone |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 120/80-14 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/70-13 |
| Seat | Two person seat | Dual seat |
| Trail (mm) | 134 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32.5 | 25.2 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,585 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 215 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0983 | 0.0884 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,135 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,270 |
| Overall width (mm) | 870 | 810 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 710 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 125 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 13 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 1.5 |