Honda Cb400 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 Cb400
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L 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 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