

This edition of the Honda CBR 400 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda CBR 400 has a 399cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2018 CBR 400 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 400's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 192 kgs (423 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 400 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 399cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 46 bhp (34 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 28.0 lb-ft (37.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2018 Honda CBR 400 R has a Power to weight ratio of 239.5 bhp per ton and 145.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 CBR 400 competing with the 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 400 S [264.5 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Kawasaki Gpz 400 S [264.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 400 generating around 145.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Honda NSR 250 R MC21 [170.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Honda NSR 250 SP MC21 [170.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.8 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 400 R similar in acceleration to the 2023 Honda CL 500 500 cc (15.4 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 400 R (15.4 secs). This Honda CBR 400 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Honda CBR 400 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1983 Honda CR 480 R (0 secs) and the 1994 Yamaha TZR 125 RR Belgarda (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Honda CBR 400 R has a maximum speed of 111mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Honda CBR 400 R then how about a 1994 Yamaha FZR 400 RR-SP (122 mph) and the 1992 Yamaha FZR 400 RR-SP (122 mph).