Honda Vfr750 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr750 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Honda Vfr750: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market), 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 Vfr750
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market)
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vfr750
8.5/10
"Buy the best example you can afford — compromises cost more later."
Pros
+Glorious gear-driven cam note
+Exceptionally balanced chassis
+Bulletproof V4 engine internals
Cons
−Cam service is expensive
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Fairing panels unobtainium now
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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