Kawasaki Z400 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z400 vs Honda Cb125r. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z400
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~115 km/h
Weight
167 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 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
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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