Honda CL 400 vs Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CL 400Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit
Model year20021997
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower29 hp59 hp
Torque34 Nm4 Nm
Weight140 kg168 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires90/100-19 55P / 110/90-18 61P 110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17

Honda CL 400 vs Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CL 400 and the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CL 400 brings 29 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit counters with 59 hp at 168 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: