The Honda VT400S motorcycle specifications include a 398 cc (24.29 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VT400S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Honda models.
About 26% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
398 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Honda models.
750 mm — taller than about 32% of Honda models.
10 L — larger than about 33% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,295
2,078
10% above average.
870
827
5% above average.
1,135
1,161
Close to average.
1,560
1,431
9% above average.
750
780
4% below average.
155
184
16% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 398 cc (24.29 cu in) |
| Torque | 32.0 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 62 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor typ |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Combined pumping spray |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swing arm |
| Trail | 134 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,295 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,135 mm (44.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1347 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.