Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Honda Cbr500r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Honda Cbr500r
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
192 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used