Kawasaki Z400 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z400 vs Kawasaki Z300. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z400
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
167 kg (curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 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
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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