2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM vs KAWASAKI Ninja 400
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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 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 400 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 45 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 78 hp (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 49 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Weight spans 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 194 kg (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 500 cc (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | KAWASAKI |
| Model | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 78hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 49nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 194kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | Φ 300mm hydraulic dual disc brake, radial four-piston calipers | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. |
| Rear brake | Φ 220mm hydraulic single disc brake, floating brake disc | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R17 | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 R17 | 150/60R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Φ41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 239km/h | 205km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 5 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | Price not listed. | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400: listed specifications
The 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 differ on the listed specifications: the 500SR VOOM has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Ninja 400 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
500SR VOOM has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
500SR VOOM has a clear listed power advantage (78 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
500SR VOOM has a clear listed torque advantage (49 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
500SR VOOM has a clear listed top-speed advantage (239 km/h vs 205 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 194 kg). 500SR VOOM and Ninja 400 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 500SR VOOM vs KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
CF MOTO 500SR VOOM is listed at 239 km/h (149 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 500SR VOOM or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
CF MOTO 500SR VOOM has 78 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 500SR VOOM or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is lighter at 168 kg vs 194 kg for CF MOTO 500SR VOOM.
Which is better, CF MOTO 500SR VOOM or KAWASAKI Ninja 400?
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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