At the heart of the 2016 Honda Silver Wing GT 400 scooter motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 37 Nm (27.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 98 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Silver Wing GT 400 measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 754 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,595 mm (62.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 320 km (199 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
98 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.33 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~320 km (199 mi)
Engine
Displacement398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke64.0 x 62.0 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled fully transistorized with electronic advance
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic, centrifugal
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeCenter backbone, steel tube
Rake26.8°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension41mm hydraulic fork
Front Travel107 mm (4.2 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with dual hydraulic shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear Travel114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1595 mm (62.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-14
Rear Tyre150/70-13
Front BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS, three-piston caliper
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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