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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx: 200 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 260 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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 H2 Sx Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 11,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
137 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
175 km/h
Weight
260 kg (curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
9.0/10

"The most thrilling all-rounder money can currently buy used."

Pros
+Supercharged engine is phenomenal
+Surprisingly capable long-distance tourer
+SE suspension transforms ride quality
Cons
Supercharger belt service costly
Tyre consumption alarmingly high
Heavy at 260kg wet
Kawasaki Ninja 400
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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R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Kawasaki Ninja 400
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Kawasaki Ninja 400
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Fender Eliminator Ninja 400
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Fender Eliminator Ninja 400
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TYKOOL
Battery
TYKOOL
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 Drive Chain Kit 99996-5009
Chain & Lube
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Drive Chain Kit 99996-5009
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Pirelli DiabloRosso III 1905017
Tires
Pirelli DiabloRosso III 1905017
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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