Honda Cb400sf vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb400sf vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Cb400sf: 53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec) hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, varies by version), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb400sf
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
53 hp @ 10,500 rpm (NC42 HYPER VTEC Revo spec)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, varies by version)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight, NC42 spec)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb400sf
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder middleweight Honda ever produced, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, legendary reliability
+VTEC delivery genuinely exciting
+Exceptional chassis balance
Cons
−VTEC solenoid fails eventually
−JDM parts availability patchy
−Premium price for displacement
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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