Mash Family Side 400 vs BMW R4 Series 2 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Mash Family Side 400stacks up against the BMW R4 Series 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMash Family Side 400BMW R4 Series 2
Model year20191933
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower27 hp12 hp
Weight230 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 130/70-18 3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Mash Family Side 400 vs BMW R4 Series 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Mash Family Side 400 and the BMW R4 Series 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Mash Family Side 400 brings 27 hp in a 230 kg package, while the BMW R4 Series 2 counters with 12 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: