Honda Cb400 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb400 vs Kawasaki Z300. Honda Cb400: 53 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb400
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb400
8.5/10
"The benchmark middleweight — buy the best example you can afford."
Pros
+VTEC system genuinely transforms character
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Exceptional fit and finish
Cons
−VTEC solenoid fails expensively
−Parts sourcing can be difficult
−Grey import paperwork complications
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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