KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs CF MOTO 450SR
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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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- CF MOTO 450SR 79.5 cm Tallest 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 45 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR).
- Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | CF MOTO 450SR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | CF MOTO |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | CF MOTO 450SR |
| Engine size | 400cc | 450cc |
| Power | 45hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 37.2nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 152kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. | 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. | 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 | 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable | Central Shock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 228km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 4.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $5699 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs 2023 CF MOTO 450SR: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 and 2023 CF MOTO 450SR are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 450SR has more displacement, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
450SR has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 400 and 450SR have very similar peak power (45 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Ninja 400 and 450SR have very similar listed torque (37.2 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
450SR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 205 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 kg vs 168 kg). Ninja 400 and 450SR have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, listed top speed and weight, while peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR has 47 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 168 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or CF MOTO 450SR?
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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