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Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black - [1997]
This edition of the Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda VRX 400 has a 398cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1997 VRX 400 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VRX 400's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Honda VRX 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 398cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 33 bhp (24 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 25.0 lb-ft (33.9 Nm) @ 6000 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 MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VRX 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Yamaha TT 250 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black.
The 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black has a Power to weight ratio of 157.1 bhp per ton and 119.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 VRX 400 competing with the 1980 Yamaha TT 250 SOHC [182.1 bhp\ton] and the 1974 Yamaha SR 500 SOHC [182.0 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 VRX 400 generating around 119.4 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 1995 Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder [144.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1997 Yamaha SR 250 Classic [143.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 24.1 secs, this makes the Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black similar in acceleration to the 1977 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder (23.5 secs) and the 1974 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder (23.5 secs). This Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black and the 2014 Honda CB 400 Super Four
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black 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 2014 Honda CB 400 Super Four (0 secs) and the 1995 Honda CA 125 Rebel (0 secs).
The 1997 version of the Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black has a maximum speed of 105mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 VRX 400 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph).
Honda CB 200 Twin Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 198 cc
Top Speed: 77 mph
Quarter Mile: 19.1 secs @ 0 mph
