Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Ninja 250: 33 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 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 Ninja 250
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
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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