Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Z1000sx
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
175 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
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
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