Yamaha Mt-07 Tracer vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-07 Tracer vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha Mt-07 Tracer: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Mt-07 Tracer
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-07 Tracer
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Effortless real-world torque
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
−Screen adjuster strips easily
−Fork seals age poorly
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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