Honda CB 400SF Super Four (2003-05) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (1999-01) vs Honda VFR 800F V-Tec (2003)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | CB 400SF Super Four | VN 800 Drifter | VFR 800F V-Tec |
| Years: | 2003-05 | 1999-01 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Liquid cooled, transverse four cylinders, four stroke, | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in | 781.7 cc / 47.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm | 72 x 48 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.6 1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm carbs | Keihin CVK36 carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital K-TRIC | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53 hp / 38.6 kW @ 10000 rpm | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 110 hp / 81 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 40.1 Nm / 29.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 82 Nm / 60.5 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | #530 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper, |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, Pro-link monoshock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment | Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link, |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | 130mm drum | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80-18 | 130/90-16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17 | 140/90-16 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 56 in | 1615 mm / 63.6 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 755 mm / 29.7 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 gal |