Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Cfmoto 450sr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r: 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim) hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
203 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
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