Remember typically we can expect to lose between 10-12% through transmission losses when power is transferred from the crank to the wheel. On the dyno, the rear wheel figure is an impressive 44 horsepower and 26 ft/lb of torque which is not far off what Kawasaki claimed at the crank. The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a 399 cc parallel two-cylinder engine making a claimed 49 horsepower and 28 ft/lb of torque. Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 has a 78 cc engine capacity advantage and it certainly shows on the Dyno as is evident in the below graph comparison. Ninja 400 vs YZF-R3 Power and Torque on the Dyno In the meantime, here we will compare them both, so I’ll get straight into the performance comparison of the Ninja 400 vs YZF-R3.

You may be reading this and considering either one and want to know how they accelerate and compare with each other from 0-60 mph 0-100 km/h top speed and so on.įor an introduction of both models, we have already tested the acceleration and top speed of both motorcycles independently which you can check Here and Here and compare to the YZF-R7. Two that are right up there and leading the pack are the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Yamaha YZF-R3.īoth motorcycles are very similar sub 400 cc parallel two-cylinder engines that are light and adorned with attractive sporty looks that resemble their larger siblings.

The entry-level sportsbike class is hugely competitive with many capable options at different engine sizes, configurations, and price points.

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