Honda CB-1 vs Yamaha FZR 400 (1991)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB-1stacks up against the Yamaha FZR 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB-1Yamaha FZR 400
Model year19911989
Price$4,895
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight173 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 140/70-17 110/70-R17 / 140/60-R18

Honda CB-1 vs Yamaha FZR 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB-1 and the Yamaha FZR 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB-1 brings 50 hp, while the Yamaha FZR 400 counters with its own power figure at 173 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: