Mash Cafe Racer 400 vs BMW R4 Series 4 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Mash Cafe Racer 400stacks up against the BMW R4 Series 4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMash Cafe Racer 400BMW R4 Series 4
Model year20191935
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower27 hp14 hp
Torque30 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS DisconnectableExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Dual-piston. Optional ABS.Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 130/80-18 3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Mash Cafe Racer 400 vs BMW R4 Series 4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Mash Cafe Racer 400 and the BMW R4 Series 4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Mash Cafe Racer 400 brings 27 hp, while the BMW R4 Series 4 counters with 14 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: