Yamaha Fzs 25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzs 25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha Fzs 25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. 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 Fzs 25
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
20.9 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
20.1 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzs 25
6.8/10
"Solid urban commuter if you buy carefully and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Bulletproof city commuter
+Excellent fuel economy
+Low accessible seat height
Cons
−Struggles on motorways
−Maintenance often neglected used
−Plastics feel budget-grade
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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