2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs KAWASAKI Z400
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 45 hp (KAWASAKI Z400) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Z400) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Weight spans 167 kg (KAWASAKI Z400) to 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Z400) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | KAWASAKI Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | KAWASAKI Z400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 52hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 167kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 14 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -New Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z400: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z400 differ on the listed specifications: the Z500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the Z400 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
Z500 has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 and Z400 have very similar listed top speeds (190 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (167 kg vs 181 kg). Z500 and Z400 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z500 vs KAWASAKI Z400?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for KAWASAKI Z400.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or KAWASAKI Z400?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Z400.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 is lighter at 167 kg vs 181 kg for Kawasaki Z500.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or KAWASAKI Z400?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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