Yamaha Fazer 600 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 600 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha Fazer 600: 95 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 600
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 600
7.8/10
"The sensible choice that never lets you down on any road."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with miles
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Soft stock suspension
−Camchain rattle if neglected
−Uninspiring below 5,000rpm
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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