Kawasaki Zzr1400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zzr1400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zzr1400
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
175 km/h
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
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