| Attribute | Suzuki Boulevard 400 2008 × | Honda VT400S 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2011 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard 400 | Honda VT400S |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BDSR29 | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 33 | 32 |
| Bore (mm) | 65 | 64 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.5 | 62 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor system | Full transistor typ |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate coil springs | Wet multi-plate coil spring |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Combined pumping spray |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Swing arm |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 150/80-16 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 134 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,560 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 240 | 229 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0979 | 0.0983 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,135 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,370 | 2,295 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 750 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 10 |