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Honda CB400 vs Yamaha YS 125

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB400

Honda CB400

৳700,000,800,000
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Yamaha YS 125

Yamaha YS 125

৳150,000,158,000
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Honda CB400 vs Yamaha YS 125 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CB400 vs Yamaha YS 125 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB400 and Yamaha YS 125? 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 YS 125 costs 150,000,158,000 BDT. The Honda CB400 is 550,000,642,000 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 YS 125 comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Commuter 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 150,000,158,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Sports vs Commuter
  • 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 YS 125 if Yamaha's reputation, Commuter features, and 150,000,158,000 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
4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve inline-4
4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate, slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate, slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CB400
Yamaha YS 125
Model
Honda CB400
Yamaha YS 125
Bike Name
Honda CB400
Yamaha YS 125
Bike Name
Honda CB400
Yamaha YS 125
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Street Sports
Commuter
Category/Type
Street Sports
Commuter
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Available (imported, unofficial)
Not Available Officially
Status
Available (imported, unofficial)
Not Available Officially
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Black, White, Silver, Metallics
Blue, Black, Red
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Black, White, Silver, Metallics
Blue, Black, Red
Battery Type
MF (Maintenance Free)
Lead Acid
Battery Type
MF (Maintenance Free)
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Single-piece
Seat Type
Split
Single-piece
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Diamond steel
Backbone
Frame Type
Diamond steel
Backbone
Swingarm Type
Dual
Steel
Swingarm Type
Dual
Steel

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
399.0
125.0
Displacement (cc)
399.0
125.0
Maximum Power
4855.00
10.30
Maximum Power
4855.00
10.30
Maximum Torque
38.00
10.80
Maximum Torque
38.00
10.80
Peak Power
55 HP (11,000 RPM)
10.3
Peak Power
55 HP (11,000 RPM)
10.3
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4-valve
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4-valve
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
55.0
52.4
Bore
55.0
52.4
Stroke
42.0
57.9
Stroke
42.0
57.9
Bore x Stroke
55 x 42 mm
52.4 x 57.9 mm
Bore x Stroke
55 x 42 mm
52.4 x 57.9 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.0:1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Full transistor battery ignition
Electric Start & Kick Start
Ignition System
Full transistor battery ignition
Electric Start & Kick Start
Engine Layout
Inline 4-cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Inline 4-cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W40
SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil Grade
10W40
SAE 10W-30
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
10000
Starting System
Self Start Only
Electric Start & Kick Start
Starting System
Self Start Only
Electric Start & Kick Start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
27.3 HP/100kg
0.08
Power-to-Weight Ratio
27.3 HP/100kg
0.08
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
BS6
Emission Standard
Euro 5/BS6
BS6
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
3.5
1.0
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5
1.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.0
11.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.0
11.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
20.0
50.0
Average Mileage
20.0
50.0
Mileage City
20
N/A
Mileage City
20
N/A
Mileage Highway
25
N/A
Mileage Highway
25
N/A
Load Capacity
180
150
Load Capacity
180
150
Battery Capacity
128.0
124.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
124.0
Range
400 km (estimated)
400 km (est.)
Range
400 km (estimated)
400 km (est.)
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
No
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
No
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
180
100
Top Speed
180
100
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
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
5
Number of Gears
6
5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratios
6-speed
5-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
5-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Gear
Primary Drive
Chain
Gear
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
25000
15000
Chain/Belt Life
25000
15000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2080
1960
Overall Length
2080
1960
Overall Width
745
750
Overall Width
745
750
Overall Height
1080
1050
Overall Height
1080
1050
Wheelbase
1410
1280
Wheelbase
1410
1280
Ground Clearance
130
165
Ground Clearance
130
165
Seat Height
755
795
Seat Height
755
795
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
795 mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
795 mm
Kerb Weight
201.0
125.0
Kerb Weight
201.0
125.0
Gross Weight
N/A
125
Gross Weight
N/A
125
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
1.5 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
1.5 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Single Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Single Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Front Brake Size
285.0
240.0
Front Brake Size
285.0
240.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
130.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
130.0
ABS Type
Dual Channel
No
ABS Type
Dual Channel
No
Brake Pad Life
12000
8000
Brake Pad Life
12000
8000
Braking Distance
38 m (60-0 km/h, approx.)
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
38 m (60-0 km/h, approx.)
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm Showa USD Forks (preload adjustable)
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
41mm Showa USD Forks (preload adjustable)
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Type
Dual Piggyback Shocks (preload adjustable)
Swingarm with twin shocks
Rear Suspension Type
Dual Piggyback Shocks (preload adjustable)
Swingarm with twin shocks
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
110.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
110.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/60-17
80/100-17
Front Tyre Size
120/60-17
80/100-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-17
90/90-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-17
90/90-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies (Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc.)
Dunlop
Tyre Brand
Varies (Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc.)
Dunlop
Tyre Life
15000
10000
Tyre Life
15000
10000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

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
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 4Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 4Ah
Battery Life
34
2
Battery Life
34
2
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (est.)
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (est.)
Battery Removable
No
Yes
Battery Removable
No
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
30004000
15002000
Battery Replacement Cost
30004000
15002000
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Management System
N/A
No
Battery Management System
N/A
No
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)
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C, 2025)
No

Lighting & Display

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

Technology & Features

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

Comfort & Ergonomics

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

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
150000158000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
150000158000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳700,000,800,000
150000158000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳700,000,800,000
150000158000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
5000060000
1500020000
Registration Cost
5000060000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1500020000
EMI Options
Not officially available
Available (dealer dependent)
EMI Options
Not officially available
Available (dealer dependent)
Distributor/Seller
N/A (Unofficial/Parallel Import)
Importer/Dealer
Distributor/Seller
N/A (Unofficial/Parallel Import)
Importer/Dealer
Service Cost
30005000
N/A
Service Cost
30005000
N/A
Running Cost
Moderate
Low
Running Cost
Moderate
Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
4,000 km (est.)
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
4,000 km (est.)
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (imported)
Moderate
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (imported)
Moderate
Service Intervals
6000
4000
Service Intervals
6000
4000
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported)
2 years (imported)
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported)
2 years (imported)
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