Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r vs Cfmoto 450sr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r: 130 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 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-6r
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
70.8 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
194 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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-6r
8.5/10
"A serious bike demanding a serious rider, but absolutely worth it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong track day credentials
Cons
−Narrow power band streetside
−Uncomfortable for long hauls
−Crash damage risk high
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
Top 10 Accessories
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