Honda Shadow Slasher 400 vs Suzuki Boulevard 400 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow Slasher 400Suzuki Boulevard 400
Model year20022016
Price
Engine398 cc399 cc
Horsepower33 hp32 hp
Torque35 Nm33 Nm
Weight217 kg267 kg
Seat height25 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/80-19 59S / 160/80-15 M/C 74S 130/90-16 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow Slasher 400 vs Suzuki Boulevard 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow Slasher 400 and the Suzuki Boulevard 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow Slasher 400 brings 33 hp in a 217 kg package, while the Suzuki Boulevard 400 counters with 32 hp at 267 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: