Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, 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
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
142 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
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
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