Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18 ClassicBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2014 Honda VT400S
The BMW R 18 Classic records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Honda VT400S. The Honda VT400S has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2014 Honda VT400SHonda MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Honda VT400S Honda
- Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Honda VT400S Honda VT400S
- Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Honda VT400S 2014
- Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Honda VT400S 398
- Power: BMW R 18 Classic 91, Honda VT400S 31
- Torque: BMW R 18 Classic 162.7, Honda VT400S 32
- Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Honda VT400S 229
- Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Honda VT400S 75
| Spec | BMW R 18 Classic | Honda VT400S |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2014 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 398 |
| Power | 91 | 31 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 32 |
| Weight | 365.1 | 229 |
Power
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 60 hp (193.5%) more than the Honda VT400S at 31 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 130.7 Nm (408.4%) more than the Honda VT400S at 32 Nm.
Weight
The Honda VT400S records a lower dry weight of 229 kg, 136.1 kg less than the BMW R 18 Classic at 365.1 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 1404 cc (352.8%) more than the Honda VT400S at 398 cc.
Seat height
The Honda VT400S has a higher recorded seat height (75) than the BMW R 18 Classic (72.9), a difference of 2.1.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 18 Classic has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.249 hp/kg, compared with 0.135 hp/kg for the Honda VT400S.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Honda VT400S?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 60 hp (193.5%) more than the Honda VT400S at 31 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Honda VT400S?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 130.7 Nm (408.4%) more than the Honda VT400S at 32 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Honda VT400S?
The Honda VT400S records a lower dry weight of 229 kg, 136.1 kg less than the BMW R 18 Classic at 365.1 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Honda VT400S?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 1404 cc (352.8%) more than the Honda VT400S at 398 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 Classic and the Honda VT400S compare?
The Honda VT400S has a higher recorded seat height (75) than the BMW R 18 Classic (72.9), a difference of 2.1.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Honda VT400S?
The BMW R 18 Classic has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.249 hp/kg, compared with 0.135 hp/kg for the Honda VT400S.
VS
BMW R 18 Classic
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
Honda VT400S
2014•Cruiser
Displacement398 cc
Power31 hp
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