Kawasaki Z400 vs Cfmoto 400nk
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z400 vs Cfmoto 400nk. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Cfmoto 400nk: 42 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: unverified official figure, based on owner reports), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z400
Cfmoto 400nk
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
42 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
179 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
42 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
155 km/h (estimated; note: unverified official figure, based on owner reports)
Weight
167 kg (curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
Cfmoto 400nk
7.0/10
"Solid budget naked if you buy post-2021 and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Strong used value retention
+Compliant real-world suspension
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Pre-2021 electrical gremlins
−Dire stock exhaust note
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