Suzuki Rf900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rf900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Suzuki Rf900r: 125 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Suzuki Rf900r
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Rf900r
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable all-rounder hiding in plain sight at bargain prices."
Pros
+Strong, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent wind protection fairing
+Comfortable two-up capability
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Carb issues on neglected examples
−Heavy for its power class
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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