Kawasaki Ninja 650r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
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 650r
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 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 650r
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy for riders who value reliability."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Parts absurdly cheap everywhere
+Forgiving novice-friendly chassis
Cons
−Bland styling ages poorly
−Soft suspension limits spirited riding
−Drop damage very common used
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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