Kawasaki Z550 vs Honda Cb400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z550 vs Honda Cb400. Kawasaki Z550: 50 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb400: 53 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z550
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,000 rpm
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z550
7.5/10
"Underrated classic twin that rewards patient, mechanically sympathetic owners."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Light nimble handling
Cons
−Ageing suspension needs refreshing
−Parts availability increasingly patchy
−Carbs need meticulous attention
Honda Cb400
8.5/10
"The benchmark middleweight — buy the best example you can afford."
Pros
+VTEC system genuinely transforms character
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Exceptional fit and finish
Cons
−VTEC solenoid fails expensively
−Parts sourcing can be difficult
−Grey import paperwork complications
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