Honda Cbr150r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr150r
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
17.1 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
17.1 hp @ 10,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
13.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr150r
7.2/10
"Reliable urban weapon if you buy clean and maintain it religiously."
Pros
+Legendary Honda engine reliability
+Ultra-light flickable handling
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Cramped for tall riders
−Scarce OEM bodywork parts
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
