Zündapp K 400 Kardan vs Honda CBR400R (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp K 400 Kardanstacks up against the Honda CBR400R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp K 400 KardanHonda CBR400R
Model year19332017
Price
Engine398 cc399 cc
Horsepower10 hp45 hp
Torque37 Nm
Weight164 kg182 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-19 / 3.50-19 110/70-ZR17 / 140/70-ZR17

Zündapp K 400 Kardan vs Honda CBR400R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp K 400 Kardan and the Honda CBR400R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp K 400 Kardan brings 10 hp in a 164 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: