Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z400. Suzuki Gsr400: 55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec) hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsr400
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (Note: best estimate)
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsr400
7.5/10
"A rewarding, rev-hungry gem if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Rev-happy GSX-R derived engine
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Comfortable naked riding position
Cons
−Parts scarce outside Japan
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Many examples imported, unknown history
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
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