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Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Benelli 249s: Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market hp, Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets weight, top speed Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Benelli 249s Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
175 km/h
Weight
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Benelli 249s
Benelli 249s
6.5/10

"A rewarding buy if you buy smart and buy careful."

Pros
+Surprisingly strong parallel-twin character
+Sporty ergonomics done right
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
Fuel pump reliability concerns
Parts sourcing genuinely painful
Sticky throttle-by-wire issues
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10

"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."

Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
Used prices remain inflated
Pillion comfort is poor
Fairing repairs get expensive

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