Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Yamaha Yzf-r25: 35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 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 Yzf-r25
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
35.5 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.1 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 km/h)
175 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r25
7.8/10
"The sharpest entry-level sportbike money can buy used."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel-twin
+Excellent long-term reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Soft OEM suspension setup
−Weak stock brake performance
−Limited highway overtaking punch
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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