Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r vs Cfmoto 450sr
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 Zx-4r
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
37.2 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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