Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1938-46) vs Honda CBR 400R (2018-19)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Honda |
| Model: | Speed Twin 500 | CBR 400R |
| Years: | 1938-46 | 2018-19 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 80 mm | 67.0 × 56.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Single Amal carburetor | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | 6 V, magnetic flywheel | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm | 46 hp / 34 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, 6 plate | Wet, Multiplate Disc |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Frame: | Singe tube frame | Back Bone |
| Front Suspension: | Rigid fork with leaf spring | 41mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 320mm wave disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - 19 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19 | 160/60-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 179 kg / 394.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 15.5 liters / 4.1 gal |