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What's a good 400cc motorbike?

What is the best bang for buck 400cc motorbike for street use?

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    With so many of these cheap new brands that have hit the market over the last 10 years or so there is plenty of opportunity to go really cheap.  Hyosung has become very popular in Sydney where I ride. There is the Hyosung XRX 400 but I'm not sure that it comes dressed for the road like the 125. However, when we consider all the things that make a great motorcycle, one can achieve excellent value for money by buying into nearly 60 years of motorcycle building experience. Honda has been the worlds biggest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959 and produces more engines than any other company. The extra price you will pay goes into design that has been refined over time and a well deserved reputation for quality and reliability. Even Jeremy Clarkson credits Honda with being a company with 'soul' having been started by one man with a vision and passion for engines. You may now accuse me of answering 'What is your favourite 400cc motorcycle?' as I give you the Honda CB400. Here she is looking fairly standard. I would own one of these things if I wasn't 198cm tall and 110kg. But my answer is inspired by a particular motorcycle in the group that I ride with. With just a few modifications including some drop-down, clip-on handlebars he has turned the CB400 into a thing of beauty. Unfortunately I couldn't find a photo of his bike which I wanted to post because he has not had the bike fitted out by some pimp-daddy motorcycle custom shop, he has made only minimal modifications but has transformed the bike. Instead I will post this picture of a CB400 which has been dressed up by professionals and probably booted well clear of the 'bang for your buck' category.

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UK answer. 400cc motorbikes aren't that popular, people opt for 600's. You can pick them up fairly cheap at auction, because they are usually imports or not standard, however insurance may be tricky. For a sports bike the VFR 400 can do 70 mph in first gear. It's certainly a light fun vehicle if you aren't too worried about fuel consumption or tyre wear. It's not exactly comfortable for long journeys, but the handling is great. For a commuter the Honda CB400 is by far the most reliable and has the best build quality. It might be pricier, but in the long run you'll save on maintenance. Suzuki do a 400 Bandit that is more stylish, but can rust a bit if you live in an area that might be a problem. For ancient history and mechanics you could go for the RD 400.

Joe Geronimo Martinez

Worldwide, there is nothing that comes close to the KTM Duke 390

Vivek Nagarajan

Without more info I can only speak broadly and with some assumptions.  The best bang for the buck would be to buy a well-maintained used bike that is not too exotic so parts and service are accessible and inexpensive. If you are set on a 400 then I wouldn't want to narrow your choices any more than that.

Geoffrey Gaines

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