400cc+ class

400cc+ motorcycles in the Philippines

This guide lists current MotoIndex motorcycles with at least 400cc recorded engine displacement. It is useful for big-bike and expressway-planning research, but engine displacement alone is not a legal determination: confirm the motorcycle's registration classification and current tollway rules before relying on it for expressway access.

We currently track 9 motorcycles that meet this guide's criteria.Last specification check represented here: 2026-08-27.

Quick picks

Objective distinctions from the checked records. No “Best Overall” label is used without a defensible scoring model.

Full comparison table

Scroll horizontally on smaller screens. The order follows the methodology below, not a subjective overall score.

Price orderModelObserved priceEnginePowerWeightSeat heightABS configurationFuel tankUse contextWhy it's here
1CFMOTO 450SR₱299,900449.5 cc51 hp168 kg795 mmABS14 LSport-orientedPrice order 1 is based on its observed starting price at ₱299,900 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
2Royal Enfield Himalayan 450₱329,000–₱365,000451.65 cc39.5 hp196 kg825 mmDual-channel switchable ABS17 LAdventure-orientedPrice order 2 is based on its observed starting price at ₱329,000–₱365,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
3Kawasaki Z500₱329,800451 cc51.3 hp166 kg785 mmABS14 LNaked street bikePrice order 3 is based on its observed starting price at ₱329,800 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
4CFMOTO 450MT₱338,900449 cc42 hp175 kg820 mmABS with off-road-oriented rear-wheel control17.5 LAdventure-orientedPrice order 4 is based on its observed starting price at ₱338,900 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
5Aprilia RS 457₱348,000457 cc47.6 hp175 kg800 mmDual-channel ABS with rider-aid electronics13 LSport-orientedPrice order 5 is based on its observed starting price at ₱348,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
6Kawasaki Ninja 500₱353,800451 cc51.3 hp170 kg785 mmBrake package varies; anti-lock equipment not asserted for this model-level record14 LSport-orientedPrice order 6 is based on its observed starting price at ₱353,800 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
7Benelli TRK 502X₱399,000500 cc47 hp213 kg840 mmABS20 LAdventure-orientedPrice order 7 is based on its observed starting price at ₱399,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
8Ducati Scrambler Nightshift₱785,000803 cc73 hp196 kg798 mmCornering ABS with traction-control rider aids13.5 LModern classicPrice order 8 is based on its observed starting price at ₱785,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
9Ducati Monster 937 Plus₱875,000937 cc111 hp188 kg820 mmCornering ABS with traction-control rider aids14 LNaked street bikePrice order 9 is based on its observed starting price at ₱875,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.
Methodology

How we selected these motorcycles

Observed starting price from lowest to highest within the 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Inclusion rule
  • Recorded engine displacement is at least 400cc
  • Current, indexable Philippine-market motorcycle record
Tie-breaker
  • Lower curb weight
Data source policy

Displacement, dimensions, output and braking data come from dated model records. Price uses current observed checks where available. Tollway access is not inferred from displacement alone.

Last updated

Prices checked: see model pages
Specifications checked: 2026-08-27

Individual model analysis

Each block explains the model's position, the measurable reason to consider it, the main competing priority, and a dated next step.

Price order 1
CFMOTOImage not verified
Sport bike

CFMOTO 450SR

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱299,900
Engine449.5 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight168 kgSeat height795 mmABSABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 1 is based on its observed starting price at ₱299,900 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 449.5 cc engine, 168 kg curb weight, 795 mm seat and ₱299,900 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 2
Royal EnfieldImage not verified
Adventure touring

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱329,000–₱365,000
Engine451.65 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight196 kgSeat height825 mmABSDual-channel switchable ABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 2 is based on its observed starting price at ₱329,000–₱365,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 451.65 cc engine, 196 kg curb weight, 825 mm seat and ₱329,000–₱365,000 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 3
Kawasaki Z500 motorcycle
Naked street bike

Kawasaki Z500

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱329,800
Engine451 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight166 kgSeat height785 mmABSABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 3 is based on its observed starting price at ₱329,800 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 451 cc engine, 166 kg curb weight, 785 mm seat and ₱329,800 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

CFMOTO 450SR is the clearer checked alternative when lower observed price matters more.

Price order 4
CFMOTOImage not verified
Adventure touring

CFMOTO 450MT

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱338,900
Engine449 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight175 kgSeat height820 mmABSABS with off-road-oriented rear-wheel control
Why it ranks here

Price order 4 is based on its observed starting price at ₱338,900 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 449 cc engine, 175 kg curb weight, 820 mm seat and ₱338,900 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 5
ApriliaImage not verified
Sport bike

Aprilia RS 457

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱348,000
Engine457 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight175 kgSeat height800 mmABSDual-channel ABS with rider-aid electronics
Why it ranks here

Price order 5 is based on its observed starting price at ₱348,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 457 cc engine, 175 kg curb weight, 800 mm seat and ₱348,000 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 6
Kawasaki Ninja 500 motorcycle
Sport bike

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-25

Observed price₱353,800
Engine451 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight170 kgSeat height785 mmABSBrake package varies; anti-lock equipment not asserted for this model-level record
Why it ranks here

Price order 6 is based on its observed starting price at ₱353,800 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 451 cc engine, 170 kg curb weight, 785 mm seat and ₱353,800 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 7
BenelliImage not verified
Adventure touring

Benelli TRK 502X

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱399,000
Engine500 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight213 kgSeat height840 mmABSABS
Why it ranks here

Price order 7 is based on its observed starting price at ₱399,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 500 cc engine, 213 kg curb weight, 840 mm seat and ₱399,000 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 8
DucatiImage not verified
Modern classic

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱785,000
Engine803 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight196 kgSeat height798 mmABSCornering ABS with traction-control rider aids
Why it ranks here

Price order 8 is based on its observed starting price at ₱785,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 803 cc engine, 196 kg curb weight, 798 mm seat and ₱785,000 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Price order 9
DucatiImage not verified
Naked street bike

Ducati Monster 937 Plus

Current Philippine-market record · specs checked 2026-08-27

Observed price₱875,000
Engine937 ccTransmissionManualCurb weight188 kgSeat height820 mmABSCornering ABS with traction-control rider aids
Why it ranks here

Price order 9 is based on its observed starting price at ₱875,000 within the current 400cc+ recorded-displacement set.

Who should consider it

you are researching the 400cc+ class and want to compare its 937 cc engine, 188 kg curb weight, 820 mm seat and ₱875,000 observed starting price.

Main tradeoff

Kawasaki Z500 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.

Lowest-priced 400cc+ motorcycles

CFMOTO 450SR has the lowest observed starting price in the current 400cc+ set at ₱299,900. This is a price distinction only, not a declaration of legal tollway access or overall value.

Lighter 400cc+ motorcycles

Kawasaki Z500 is the lightest checked 400cc+ model here at 166 kg. Compare seat height, output and intended road use before treating low weight as an automatic advantage.

Lower-seat big-bike options

This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.

Adventure and road-focused 400cc+ models

This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.

What to verify for expressway planning

Treat 400cc+ as a research filter only. Before buying for tollway use, verify current rules, the exact unit's OR/CR classification and displacement entry, and any route-specific restrictions.

Which one should you choose?

Start with the rider/use-case constraint that matters most, then verify the model and exact variant.

Important caveats

  • A 400cc+ engine record does not by itself establish legal expressway access.
  • Confirm current tollway rules, OR/CR classification, exact variant and registration details before purchase.

Questions about this guide

Which 400cc+ motorcycles are cheapest in the current catalog?

CFMOTO 450SR has the lowest observed starting price in this guide at ₱299,900. Check its model page for dated price sources and variant notes.

Does 400cc automatically mean expressway legal?

No. This guide uses 400cc+ only as a recorded-displacement research filter. Confirm current tollway rules, the motorcycle's registration classification and the exact unit's documents before relying on it for expressway access.

Which 400cc+ motorcycle has the lowest seat?

Kawasaki Z500 has the lowest published seat height in this guide at 785 mm. Published seat height alone does not guarantee rider fit.

Which 400cc+ motorcycle is lightest?

Kawasaki Z500 is the lightest checked model in this guide at 166 kg.

What should I verify before buying for expressway use?

Verify the current tollway rules, the exact motorcycle's OR/CR classification and displacement entry, dealer documentation and any route-specific restrictions. MotoIndex does not infer legal access from a catalog displacement figure alone.

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Sources and freshness

Prices checked: see individual model pages. Specifications checked: 2026-08-27. MotoIndex keeps observed market prices separate from manufacturer specifications and does not manufacture subjective rankings where the data cannot support them.

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