KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs KAWASAKI Versys 650
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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
- KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 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 67 hp (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Weight spans 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 650 cc (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 650cc |
| Power | 45hp | 67hp |
| Torque | 37.2nm. | 61nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side) |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable | Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Adventure |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 21 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $10099 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display -KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) -USB Outlet (Accessory) -Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 and 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 400 has a lower listed weight, and the Versys 650 has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
Versys 650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Versys 650 has a clear listed power advantage (67 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
Versys 650 has a clear listed torque advantage (61 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 400 and Versys 650 have very similar listed top speeds (205 km/h vs 200 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 219 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Versys 650 is listed higher (84.5 cm) than Ninja 400 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs KAWASAKI Versys 650?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
KAWASAKI Versys 650 has 67 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is lighter at 168 kg vs 219 kg for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
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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