KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs CF MOTO 450NK
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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.
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
- CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 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 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 47 hp (CF MOTO 450NK).
- Torque spans 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK).
- Weight spans 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 450 cc (CF MOTO 450NK).
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| Specification | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | CF MOTO 450NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | CF MOTO |
| Model | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | CF MOTO 450NK |
| Engine size | 250cc | 450cc |
| Power | 28hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 22.6nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 163kg | 165kg |
| Front brake | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc | 320 mm single discs，J.Juan |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston | 220 mm single disc，HANGTE |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17M/C 54H | 110/70 R17 CST AS5 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66H | 150/60 R17 CST AS5 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm | upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm | central shock, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 172km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4000 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs 2023 CF MOTO 450NK: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL and 2023 CF MOTO 450NK are closely matched in weight, while the 450NK has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
450NK has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
450NK has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 28 hp).
Torque
450NK has a clear listed torque advantage (39 Nm vs 22.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
450NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 172 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL and 450NK have very similar listed weights (163 kg vs 165 kg). KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL and 450NK have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs CF MOTO 450NK?
CF MOTO 450NK is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 172 km/h (107 mph) for KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or CF MOTO 450NK?
CF MOTO 450NK has 47 hp compared with 28 hp on the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or CF MOTO 450NK?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is lighter at 163 kg vs 165 kg for CF MOTO 450NK.
Which is better, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or CF MOTO 450NK?
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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