Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z400. Benelli Bn 302: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Bn 302
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Bn 302
6.5/10
"Decent budget naked if maintained well and priced aggressively."
Pros
+Smooth rev-happy triple engine
+Sharp aggressive street styling
+Confidence-inspiring forgiving chassis
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely awful
−Inconsistent factory quality control
−Dealer network embarrassingly sparse
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
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