Honda Cb300f vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb300f
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
143 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb300f
7.0/10
"A genuinely trustworthy first bike if the price is right."
Pros
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap insurance and running costs
+Smooth fuel-injected engine
Cons
−Highway overtaking feels nervous
−You'll outgrow it fast
−Single-cylinder vibes at speed
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
Top 10 Accessories
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