CF MOTO 300NK 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.
- CF MOTO 300NK 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
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 29 hp (CF MOTO 300NK) up to 45 hp (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Torque spans 25.3 Nm (CF MOTO 300NK) up to 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Weight spans 151 kg (CF MOTO 300NK) to 167 kg (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (CF MOTO 300NK) to 400 cc (KAWASAKI Z400).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 300NK | KAWASAKI Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | KAWASAKI |
| Model | CF MOTO 300NK | KAWASAKI Z400 |
| Engine size | 300cc | 400cc |
| Power | 29hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 25.3nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 151kg | 167kg |
| Front brake | Φ292mm Single-disc, 4-piston caliper | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Φ220mm Single-disc,single piston caliper | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 M/C | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/60 R17 M/C | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm inverted fork telescopic | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single central shock absorber | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 167km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.6 L/100km | 14 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4199 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
-New Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 CF MOTO 300NK vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z400: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 300NK and 2023 KAWASAKI Z400 differ on the listed specifications: the 300NK has a lower listed weight, and the Z400 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z400 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
Z400 has a clear listed power advantage (45 hp vs 29 hp).
Torque
Z400 has a clear listed torque advantage (37.2 Nm vs 25.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z400 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 167 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
300NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (151 kg vs 167 kg). 300NK and Z400 have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 300NK vs KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 167 km/h (104 mph) for CF MOTO 300NK.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 300NK or KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 has 45 hp compared with 29 hp on the CF MOTO 300NK.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 300NK or KAWASAKI Z400?
CF MOTO 300NK is lighter at 151 kg vs 167 kg for KAWASAKI Z400.
Which is better, CF MOTO 300NK 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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