Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Zero Motorcycles Sr/s: 110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.) hp, 220 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
190 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
220 kg (curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~4.5–5.5 kWh/100km typical real-world)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
7.8/10
"Best used electric bike available, but buy smart and verify battery health."
Pros
+Maintenance costs genuinely minimal
+Torque delivery absolutely addictive
+Fairing improves real-world comfort
Cons
−Battery health uncertainty on used
−Dealer network remains frustratingly thin
−Range limits genuine touring potential
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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