Honda Vf750 Interceptor vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vf750 Interceptor vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Honda Vf750 Interceptor: 86 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Vf750 Interceptor
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
86 hp @ 9,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vf750 Interceptor
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic V4 that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Silky V4 engine character
+Confident, balanced chassis
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Cam gear wear epidemic
−Carbs need constant attention
−Heavy for the displacement
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
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