VT400S

2011 Honda VT400S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2011 Honda VT400S relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30.8 HP (22.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 32 Nm (23.6 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.4 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VT400S measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.