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 height—30 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: