Honda VFR 400 R vs Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR 400 RSuzuki GSX 400 Impulse
Model year19922005
Price
Engine399 cc400 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 150/60-18

Honda VFR 400 R vs Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR 400 R and the Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR 400 R brings 61 hp, while the Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse counters with its own power figure.

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: