Kawasaki Z650 vs Honda Cb400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z650
Honda Cb400
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
53 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
39 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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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