Honda Rc45 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc45 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r: 77 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc45
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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