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Hello,
I am 5"6' and also weigh 140lbs. I wouldn't choose either of these.
Unless you're restricted somehow by licensing in the country you live in, there are better options. Both of these bikes are single cylinder which means they will have quite noticeable vibration when riding, which can be tiring after a long time. Neither will be particularly good for long trips.
Maybe for a short commute they'd be OK, but longer trips? no.
To be honest with our height and weight we can pretty much ride anything short of an adventure or offroad style bike.
To be fair, they are both Japanese, so they will both be pretty reliable, they will both have a roughly equal performance, both make similar power. Out of the two I'd go Honda, and that's mainly because of the electric start, and that it's a Honda so it will be solid and well built.
So from the way you speak I'd guess you're not from the UK? Where are you from, and what are the licensing rules like there? Is there a reason why you want a low power 400? How much experience with bikes do you have? Do you want a fast bike? Do you want a bike that handles nicely? Are you going to use it in all weathers? What is the prevailing weather like where you are?
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MarJay wrote: | Hello,
I am 5"6' and also weigh 140lbs. I wouldn't choose either of these.
Unless you're restricted somehow by licensing in the country you live in, there are better options. Both of these bikes are single cylinder which means they will have quite noticeable vibration when riding, which can be tiring after a long time. Neither will be particularly good for long trips.
Maybe for a short commute they'd be OK, but longer trips? no.
To be honest with our height and weight we can pretty much ride anything short of an adventure or offroad style bike.
To be fair, they are both Japanese, so they will both be pretty reliable, they will both have a roughly equal performance, both make similar power. Out of the two I'd go Honda, and that's mainly because of the electric start, and that it's a Honda so it will be solid and well built.
So from the way you speak I'd guess you're not from the UK? Where are you from, and what are the licensing rules like there? Is there a reason why you want a low power 400? How much experience with bikes do you have? Do you want a fast bike? Do you want a bike that handles nicely? Are you going to use it in all weathers? What is the prevailing weather like where you are?
It's hard to advise without knowing those things. |
Well, I'm from Myanmar. I pick these bikes because I can afford for only that budget. And i also want a nimble, light weight and more economic role. I'm really appreciate your reply brother. Thank you so much for your sharing. If you know some other bikes in that price range, I'will be really glad to take your advice. |
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Robby wrote: | From a quick Google is suggests the CB400SS is far-east single cylinder model. Over here at CB400 would usually mean a 4 cylinder model, although there have been CB400 twins. Honda have re-used the name a lot for the last 60 years.
So that means you're comparing two single cylinder, 400cc bikes which both make about 30 horsepower and have classical styling.
On paper there isn't much between them, so go with whichever one is in better condition or you prefer - because of looks, comfort, general happy feeling.
My personal preference would be for the Yamaha. It had quite a long production run which means parts should be easier/cheaper to get hold of. The SR range is known for being fairly tough, and you have the usual far-east mix of roads that can be either really good, or really bad. It's light, which helps.
It also helps if the bike is popular in your country. It means you have more chance of someone being able to fix it if you break down or crash.
If you get one and have any mechanical questions, post them up in the workshop forum. A few of us on here are oddly fond of basic single cylinder bikes and will know how to fix just about anything. |
Thanks alot brother, yes i was also thinking about the Yamaha. Because it is still in production and honda had been stop production of 400cc single cylinder. Your opinion make me more relief and more clear about my decision. I'm very glad to have a people like you in this group. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 3 years, 217 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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