Kawasaki Z400 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z400 vs Yamaha Fz25. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z400
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
167 kg (curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
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