Yamaha Xjr400 Vs Honda Superfour

[Mr.Alex]

Hi guys...

 

I'm thinking to get a 2A bikes.... Can i have some of th advice on this two different model of bikes?

 

I wish to know whether the part for this 2 model which 1 more expensive and maintance more cheaper and more worth to buy?

 

Hope some expert can give some advice for me . Thanks....

[rAjOaNa]

super 4 i wld consider it heavy mainteince comparing to other bikes..abt xjr i not too sure abt its specs.

 

S4 u change engine oil we know it, its 4 bottles(4 litres) if i m not mistaken. some bigger CC engines use lesser engine oil. XJR i not too sure how much engine oil it uses.

 

Just a personal opionion i find S4 engine not as smooth as some other bigger CC bike from yamaha n suzuki. As i have test n heard the sound of some S4(2nd hand) ones at some shops, it might be the way the previous onwers rode or mainteined it. So far i haven't seen a XJR to compare with.

 

i believe vtech model are slightly lighter then XJR however both bikes have dual suspension design unlike suzuki's bandit(so handling wise both honda n yamaha are not my taste at all). However its a old model(bandit) now n no more newer editions, chances are u will endup paying a lot for replacement for seasoned parts.

 

however lots of ppl claim tht S4 has low consumption comparing to other big bikes. I believe the S4 is a reliable bike n has resale value where as XJR doesn't really have a market like S4.

 

Another consideration if u are like still in yar early 20s n insurance is EX for u, too bad NTUC don't offer policies for S4 anymore. Where else u can get a XJR under yar dad or uncle's name under NTUC n pay lesser for insurance.

 

Lastly everyone has their personal opionion, so jus gather info from others abt these 2 models n consider for yarself which is a better buy for u.

[Mr.Alex]

Originally posted by rAjOaNa@Dec 21 2004, 08:03 PM

super 4 i wld consider it heavy mainteince comparing to other bikes..abt xjr i not too sure abt its specs.

 

S4 u change engine oil we know it, its 4 bottles(4 litres) if i m not mistaken. some bigger CC engines use lesser engine oil. XJR i not too sure how much engine oil it uses.

 

Just a personal opionion i find S4 engine not as smooth as some other bigger CC bike from yamaha n suzuki. As i have test n heard the sound of some S4(2nd hand) ones at some shops, it might be the way the previous onwers rode or mainteined it. So far i haven't seen a XJR to compare with.

 

i believe vtech model are slightly lighter then XJR however both bikes have dual suspension design unlike suzuki's bandit(so handling wise both honda n yamaha are not my taste at all). However its a old model(bandit) now n no more newer editions, chances are u will endup paying a lot for replacement for seasoned parts.

 

however lots of ppl claim tht S4 has low consumption comparing to other big bikes. I believe the S4 is a reliable bike n has resale value where as XJR doesn't really have a market like S4.

 

Another consideration if u are like still in yar early 20s n insurance is EX for u, too bad NTUC don't offer policies for S4 anymore. Where else u can get a XJR under yar dad or uncle's name under NTUC n pay lesser for insurance.

 

Lastly everyone has their personal opionion, so jus gather info from others abt these 2 models n consider for yarself which is a better buy for u.

Realli thanks for ur advise... But as from the Vote result u will be able to know the market for super four than Yamaha Xjr.....

[S750WP]

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

[kaiq]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 10:36 PM

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

Just my experience, I once met a technician who claimed that he has been waiting for an XJR400 component to arrive to Singapore for 2 months already, think it's something from the top front. From what I see, not many shops have "links" to XJR specific component, so probably will have to seek Hong Leong or Automachinery (heard of but never been before) when facing this type of situation.

 

About the Ohlins shock, I remembered someone already said that Yamaha have bought over Ohlins, so those shocks should be Ohlins low end stuffs. Nevertheless, it's still Ohlins, so should have some guarantee.

[Junior]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 10:36 PM

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

Agree....

[furbykong]

very true. to be exact there are certain less common parts even HL can say they need to order and haf to wait. as for the period of wait, they cant cfm oso.

[Aprilia_Lover]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 10:36 PM

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

But my Superfour come with a original brembo brake...

[S4Sixty]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 10:36 PM

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

A particular batch of Super 4s also come with Brembo calipers for the front.

Oh did u know that the Ohlins on the XJR is not any much diff from the Showa on the Super4 ?

 

That Ohlins has got to be the cheapest Ohlins ever made i guess.

Cheers !

[HONG]

yup.. the newer batch of version s are all using Brembo front calipers.. but rear is nisin...unlike mine.. my version s is of an older model .. using both nisin calipers

[sfowner]

CB4 is a very good road bike, and although weight about same as XJR, I find the CB4 smaller and the XJR a bit taller. So depends on whether u like 'bigger' bike or not. On the road, no prob with my CB4 at all... nissin brakes a bit lacking, but if don't speed should be ok. Find the showa suspension all right, but then I not a track person. Appearance, I like the Yam, but for spare parts etc etc I bought the CB4 just to play safe. Anyway, now I'm trying out a Yamaha after my CB4, so will have to see if spare parts are really a prob. Good luck, I think both are good bikes. Just buy the one u like.

[Mr.Alex]

Hi guys....

 

I had bought my bike... i choose to buy CB400... due to easier to maintained and seem like quite a realiable bike ......

 

Anyway still thanks for everyone advise...

[rAjOaNa]

Enjoy yarself ride safely.

[sfowner]

Originally posted by Mr.Alex@Jan 4 2005, 12:04 AM

Hi guys....

 

I had bought my bike... i choose to buy CB400... due to easier to maintained and seem like quite a realiable bike ......

 

Anyway still thanks for everyone advise...

:sweat:

[SDR]

This is how you don't hv to wait for spare parts for CB400 in Singapore. See enclosed picture.

 

the number of CB400 in singapore is so huge that it reminds me of Nissan Sunny 3 years ago and LC Kia during the late 80s. Throw a stone and you will hit one.

[DM]

lol im sorry to see your bike lose its meter and lights. ever think of investing in a bike cover ?

[SDR]

Originally posted by Pierrot@Jan 5 2005, 07:37 PM

lol im sorry to see your bike lose its meter and lights. ever think of investing in a bike cover ?

Thanks for ur suggestion,it is not my bike if u were to read my msg but "LOL" (Laugh out Loud) fm u?i m @ all suprise, u believe in retribution &/or law of karma?

 

it will happen to u.Trust me.

 

I hereby suggest u to invest on education to upgrade urself - be it on EQ or whatsoever.

[DM]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 5 2005, 10:01 PM

Thanks for ur suggestion,it is not my bike if u were to read my msg but "LOL" (Laugh out Loud) fm u?i m @ all suprise, u believe in retribution &/or law of karma?

 

it will happen to u.Trust me.

 

I hereby suggest u to invest on education to upgrade urself - be it on EQ or whatsoever.

'lol' because u spammed this pic on so many topics. it shows how pathetic you are. i do believe in retribution and i do believe in karma and all the laws of whatnot. i also believe that people will only keep posting pics of lost items that belong to them. nobody is stupid and redundant enough to do so for others. i suggested a bike cover in goodwill only to get your implication that i lack eq. you made me laugh. are you a clown?

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 10:36 PM

Personally I would have chose the XJR400 because its not so common like the Super4. Being unique, spares will be hard to find or expensive to replace. But what really makes me chose the XJR is the OEM bike is equipped with brembo brakes and Ohlins shocks, which gave better braking and handling compare to Honda.

[MiCmAsTa]

The Power of VTEC

[bigman_185]

Originally posted by MiCmAsta@Apr 17 2005, 05:22 AM

The Power of VTEC

The Power of Super 4

[kaiq]

XJR!!! Raw power!!!

[Zandon]

how is xjr's fuel consumption??

anyone knows?

[furbykong]

somewhere along 20-22km/l, variance depends on how u ride and nature of yur route

[riot]

dear alex i am a first timer in this forum and dont know if my advice is helpful to u

hopefully u have decided to buy the s4 cos its maintenance is quite low if u really take care of the bike. The main problem with the s4 is the rectifier but now the new models comes with rectifiers that has fins to cool it down much faster from overheating. For the xjr it is the spare parts availability that is in question and also the balancing when it goes into a steep corner for the bike is much more bulky than the s4. I rode a s4 version s for 4 years and had lesser problem than my fren who rode the xjr. Some of my frens are nw riding the vtech version and find it to be not much of a problem. The reason for this is that honda engines are much more compact and last longer under extreme conditions. Hopefully my advise here helps but it is entirely up to u to make the decision. :goodluck: