Yamaha Mt-15 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-15 vs Kawasaki Z400. Yamaha Mt-15: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-15
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
138 kg (curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-15
7.8/10
"A properly engineered small naked that rewards smooth, skilled riders."
Pros
+VVA engine surprisingly punchy
+R15 chassis feels premium
+Upside-down front forks
Cons
−Seat comfort suffers quickly
−Pillion space is token
−Stock exhaust sounds flat
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
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