KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs CF MOTO 400NK

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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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Ninja 400
100 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
0 pts

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

KAWASAKI Ninja 400
52.7 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 400NK
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja 400
71.5 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
34.5 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja 400
99 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja 400
50.4 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
47 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Ninja 400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • CF MOTO 400NK 80 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 41 hp (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 45 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 400).
  • Torque spans 35.4 Nm (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400).
  • Weight spans 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 193 kg (CF MOTO 400NK).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 2: KAWASAKI Ninja 400 (0); CF MOTO 400NK (2).

Specification KAWASAKI Ninja 400 CF MOTO 400NK
Brand KAWASAKI CF MOTO
Model KAWASAKI Ninja 400 CF MOTO 400NK
Engine size 400cc 400cc
Power 45hp 41hp
Torque 37.2nm. 35.4nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 168kg 193kg
Front brake 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. Dual 300MM discs (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers)
Rear brake 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. 240MM disc (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers)
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 110/70R17 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 150/60R17 160/60ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork Inverted fork shocks
Rear suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable Rebound shock, Monoshock Absorber
Motorcycle type Supersport Naked
Top speed 205km/h 188km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4 L/100km 17 L – 4.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5899 $4000
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-Slipper Clutch

-Economic Riding Indicator

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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs 2023 CF MOTO 400NK: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 and 2023 CF MOTO 400NK are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja 400 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Ninja 400 and 400NK have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Ninja 400 has a modest listed power advantage (45 hp vs 41 hp).

Torque

Ninja 400 has a modest listed torque advantage (37.2 Nm vs 35.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

Ninja 400 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (205 km/h vs 188 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Ninja 400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 193 kg). Ninja 400 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs CF MOTO 400NK?

KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for CF MOTO 400NK.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 400NK?

KAWASAKI Ninja 400 has 45 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 400NK.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 400NK?

KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is lighter at 168 kg vs 193 kg for CF MOTO 400NK.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 400NK?

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.