Yamaha R7 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R7 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 R7
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est.)
175 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha R7
8.0/10
"The honest sportbike that rewards skill without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely quick
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Crash damage very common
−Pillion comfort is terrible
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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