Benelli 302s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 302s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. 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 302s
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.5 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
