Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Yamaha Yzf-r3
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
Yamaha Yzf-r3
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
42 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
29.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Yzf-r3
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement sportbike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Buzzy and tiring highway riding
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Limited power for progression