Honda NS 400 R vs Moto Morini Dart 400 (1990)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NS 400 Rstacks up against the Moto Morini Dart 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NS 400 RMoto Morini Dart 400
Model year19871990
Price
Engine387 cc396 cc
Horsepower72 hp27 hp
Fuel capacity5.0 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-16 / 110/90-17 110/80-16 / 130/70-17

Honda NS 400 R vs Moto Morini Dart 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NS 400 R and the Moto Morini Dart 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NS 400 R brings 72 hp, while the Moto Morini Dart 400 counters with 27 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: