Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Ktm Rc 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Ktm Rc 390. 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. Ktm Rc 390: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 179 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Ktm Rc 390
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
179 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
179 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 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
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics
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