Zongshen Rx1r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Rx1r vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Zongshen Rx1r: ~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Zongshen Rx1r
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Rx1r
6.5/10
"Surprisingly capable sportbike if you buy carefully and maintain religiously."
Pros
+Strong mid-range twin power
+Genuinely committed sporty ergonomics
+Exceptional value for money
Cons
−Patchy parts availability overseas
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Suspension needs immediate attention
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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