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Honda CB400 vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB400

Honda CB400

৳700,000,800,000
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Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog

Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog

৳1,700,999
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Honda CB400 vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CB400 vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB400 and Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CB400 is priced at 700,000,800,000 BDT while the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog costs 1,700,999 BDT. The Honda CB400 is 699,999,099,001 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Honda CB400 features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Sports category. The Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Cruiser segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Yamaha - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 700,000,800,000 BDT vs 1,700,999 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Sports vs Cruiser
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB400 if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Sports characteristics, and the 700,000,800,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog if Yamaha's reputation, Cruiser features, and 1,700,999 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve inline-4
Air-cooled, 75° V-twin, SOHC
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve inline-4
Air-cooled, 75° V-twin, SOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
N/A
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate, slipper clutch
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate, slipper clutch
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Drive Type
Chain Drive
N/A
Drive Type
Chain Drive
N/A
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CB400
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Model
Honda CB400
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Bike Name
Honda CB400
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Bike Name
Honda CB400
Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Model Year
2025
2002
Model Year
2025
2002
Category/Type
Street Sports
Cruiser
Category/Type
Street Sports
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Japan
N/A
Country of Origin
Japan
N/A
Assembly Location
Japan
Japan
Assembly Location
Japan
Japan
Status
Available (imported, unofficial)
N/A
Status
Available (imported, unofficial)
N/A
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Black, White, Silver, Metallics
Classic cruiser colors
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Black, White, Silver, Metallics
Classic cruiser colors
Battery Type
MF (Maintenance Free)
12V Lead Acid
Battery Type
MF (Maintenance Free)
12V Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
N/A
Seat Type
Split
N/A
Handle Type
Standard
N/A
Handle Type
Standard
N/A
Frame Type
Diamond steel
Aluminium single cradle frame
Frame Type
Diamond steel
Aluminium single cradle frame
Swingarm Type
Dual
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual
N/A

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
399.0
1063.0
Displacement (cc)
399.0
1063.0
Maximum Power
4855.00
64.46
Maximum Power
4855.00
64.46
Maximum Torque
38.00
88.35
Maximum Torque
38.00
88.35
Peak Power
55 HP (11,000 RPM)
N/A
Peak Power
55 HP (11,000 RPM)
N/A
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4-valve
N/A
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4-valve
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Bore
55.0
N/A
Bore
55.0
N/A
Stroke
42.0
N/A
Stroke
42.0
N/A
Bore x Stroke
55 x 42 mm
N/A
Bore x Stroke
55 x 42 mm
N/A
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
8.3:1
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
8.3:1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air cooled
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
N/A
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
N/A
Ignition System
Full transistor battery ignition
TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Ignition System
Full transistor battery ignition
TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Engine Layout
Inline 4-cylinder
N/A
Engine Layout
Inline 4-cylinder
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
10W40
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
10W40
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
N/A
Starting System
Self Start Only
Electric start
Starting System
Self Start Only
Electric start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
27.3 HP/100kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
27.3 HP/100kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 5/BS6
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 5/BS6
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
3.5
N/A
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.0
20.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.0
20.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
20.0
1012.0
Average Mileage
20.0
1012.0
Mileage City
20
1012
Mileage City
20
1012
Mileage Highway
25
N/A
Mileage Highway
25
N/A
Load Capacity
180
N/A
Load Capacity
180
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Range
400 km (estimated)
N/A
Range
400 km (estimated)
N/A
Range Indicator
Yes
N/A
Range Indicator
Yes
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
N/A

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
180
N/A
Top Speed
180
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
5
Number of Gears
6
5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
N/A
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
25000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
25000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2080
N/A
Overall Length
2080
N/A
Overall Width
745
N/A
Overall Width
745
N/A
Overall Height
1080
N/A
Overall Height
1080
N/A
Wheelbase
1410
N/A
Wheelbase
1410
N/A
Ground Clearance
130
N/A
Ground Clearance
130
N/A
Seat Height
755
N/A
Seat Height
755
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
201.0
N/A
Kerb Weight
201.0
N/A
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Dual 298 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Dual 298 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Single 282 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Single 282 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front Brake Size
285.0
N/A
Front Brake Size
285.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
240.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
240.0
N/A
ABS Type
Dual Channel
N/A
ABS Type
Dual Channel
N/A
Brake Pad Life
12000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
12000
N/A
Braking Distance
38 m (60-0 km/h, approx.)
N/A
Braking Distance
38 m (60-0 km/h, approx.)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
N/A
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm Showa USD Forks (preload adjustable)
N/A
Front Suspension Type
41mm Showa USD Forks (preload adjustable)
N/A
Rear Suspension Type
Dual Piggyback Shocks (preload adjustable)
N/A
Rear Suspension Type
Dual Piggyback Shocks (preload adjustable)
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/60-17
120/70 ZR17
Front Tyre Size
120/60-17
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-17
170/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-17
170/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies (Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc.)
N/A
Tyre Brand
Varies (Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc.)
N/A
Tyre Life
15000
N/A
Tyre Life
15000
N/A
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy wheels
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy wheels
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
30004000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
30004000
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
USB-C (2025)
N/A
Charging Port
USB-C (2025)
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C, 2025)
N/A
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C, 2025)
N/A

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
N/A
Error Code Display
No
N/A
Headlight Type
LED (round, 2025)
N/A
Headlight Type
LED (round, 2025)
N/A
Tail Light Type
LED
N/A
Tail Light Type
LED
N/A
Turn Signal Type
LED
N/A
Turn Signal Type
LED
N/A
DRL
Yes (LED)
N/A
DRL
Yes (LED)
N/A
Hazard Light
Yes
N/A
Hazard Light
Yes
N/A
Display Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
Analog speedometer
Display Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
Analog speedometer
Speedometer Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
N/A
Speedometer Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
N/A
Odometer Type
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Odometer Type
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Tachometer Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
N/A
Tachometer Type
Analog-digital/TFT (2025)
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
N/A

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Trip Meter
Digital/Analogue
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (2025)
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (2025)
N/A
Bluetooth Features
Yes (2025, select trims)
N/A
Bluetooth Features
Yes (2025, select trims)
N/A
Navigation
Yes (2025, select trims)
N/A
Navigation
Yes (2025, select trims)
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal (naked bike)
N/A
Wind Protection
Minimal (naked bike)
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Footpeg Position
Standard
N/A
Footpeg Position
Standard
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳700,000,800,000
৳1,700,999
Regular Price
৳700,000,800,000
৳1,700,999
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
5000060000
170000255000
Registration Cost
5000060000
170000255000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
5000080000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
5000080000
EMI Options
Not officially available
N/A
EMI Options
Not officially available
N/A
Distributor/Seller
N/A (Unofficial/Parallel Import)
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
N/A (Unofficial/Parallel Import)
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Service Cost
30005000
N/A
Service Cost
30005000
N/A
Running Cost
Moderate
N/A
Running Cost
Moderate
N/A

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Service Reminder
Yes
N/A
Service Reminder
Yes
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (imported)
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (imported)
N/A
Service Intervals
6000
N/A
Service Intervals
6000
N/A
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported)
Varies by dealer
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported)
Varies by dealer
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