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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Gpz900r: 115 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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

Kawasaki Gpz900r Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Gpz900r
Kawasaki Gpz900r
8.0/10

"An iconic machine worth buying right, not buying cheap."

Pros
+Charismatic engine, genuinely rewarding
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Strong parts community support
Cons
Cam chain tensioner issues
Parts increasingly expensive
Prices inflated by nostalgia
Kawasaki Ninja 400
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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R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Kawasaki Ninja 400
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Kawasaki Ninja 400
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Fender Eliminator Ninja 400
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Fender Eliminator Ninja 400
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TYKOOL
Battery
TYKOOL
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 Drive Chain Kit 99996-5009
Chain & Lube
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Drive Chain Kit 99996-5009
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Pirelli DiabloRosso III 1905017
Tires
Pirelli DiabloRosso III 1905017
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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