Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Cfmoto 450sr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), 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-14r
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical 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-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
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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