Bmw F 800 St vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 800 St vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Bmw F 800 St: 85 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Bmw F 800 St
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
85 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 800 St
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable sport-tourer that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Usable torque everywhere
+Excellent wind protection
+Shaft drive reliability
Cons
−Shaft spline maintenance critical
−ABS module failures common
−Heavy for its class
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
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