Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABS vs Honda CBR400R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABSstacks up against the Honda CBR400R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABSHonda CBR400R
Model year20262017
Price$9,299
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque37 Nm
Weight174 kg182 kg
Seat height800 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Sportmax: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax: 160/60ZR17 (69W)110/70-ZR17 / 140/70-ZR17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABS vs Honda CBR400R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABS and the Honda CBR400R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-4R ABS brings its published horsepower in a 174 kg package, while the Honda CBR400R counters with 45 hp at 182 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: