Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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
Top 10 Accessories
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