Honda Cbr400rr vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr400rr vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r. Honda Cbr400rr: 59 hp @ 12,500 rpm (NC29 with HYPER V-TEC; note: Japanese domestic market figure) hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight — NC29 generation) weight, top speed 180 km/h (approx. — estimated, may vary by generation and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r: 130 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr400rr
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Horsepower (hp)
59 hp
130 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
70.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
194 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
59 hp @ 12,500 rpm (NC29 with HYPER V-TEC; note: Japanese domestic market figure)
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (approx. — estimated, may vary by generation and conditions)
255 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight — NC29 generation)
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr400rr
8.5/10
"The finest 400cc sportsbike ever built, if you can find a good one."
Pros
+Screaming inline-four engine
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Bulletproof when maintained properly
Cons
−Grey import parts nightmare
−Carb maintenance is demanding
−No modern safety electronics
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
8.5/10
"A serious bike demanding a serious rider, but absolutely worth it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong track day credentials
Cons
−Narrow power band streetside
−Uncomfortable for long hauls
−Crash damage risk high
Top 10 Accessories
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