Can-am Spyder St vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder St vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Can-am Spyder St: 106 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), 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
Can-am Spyder St
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
106 hp @ 7,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
388 kg (curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder St
7.5/10
"Brilliant niche tourer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Rotax triple genuinely strong
+Massive practical storage capacity
+Stable confidence-inspiring highway cruiser
Cons
−Expensive tires wear fast
−VSS electrics can trouble
−Heavy, clumsy at parking
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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