Honda CBR 400F vs Ducati 450 Mark 3 D (1989)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 400Fstacks up against the Ducati 450 Mark 3 D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 400FDucati 450 Mark 3 D
Model year19891974
Price
Engine400 cc435 cc
Horsepower31 hp
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Honda CBR 400F vs Ducati 450 Mark 3 D — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 400F and the Ducati 450 Mark 3 D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 400F brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati 450 Mark 3 D counters with 31 hp.

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: