Yamaha Fazer 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
20.5 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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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