Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
164 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
164 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied)
175 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, reliable classic that rewards careful buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional power delivery smoothness
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Fairings scarce and pricey
−Heavy for tight urban riding
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
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