Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Production | 2018–2023 |
Assembly | Rayong, Thailand Manaus, Brazil |
Predecessor | Kawasaki Ninja 300 |
Class | Sportbike |
Engine | 399 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
Bore / stroke | 70.0 mm × 51.8 mm (2.8 in × 2.0 in) |
Compression ratio | 11.5:1[1] |
Power | 33.4–36.5 kW (44.8–49 hp) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[2] 32.3 kW (43.3 hp) @ 9,900 rpm (rear wheel)[3][4][5] |
Torque | 38 N⋅m (28 lb⋅ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[2] 33.4 N⋅m (24.6 lb⋅ft) @ 8,250 rpm (rear wheel)[3] |
Transmission | Six-speed, chain drive |
Frame type | Steel diamond with truss structure |
Suspension | Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) non-adjustable telescopic fork, (4.72 in.) wheel travel Rear: gas charged monoshock with 5-way adjustable preload, (5.1 in.) wheel travel |
Brakes | Front: Dual-piston caliper with single 310 mm (12.2 in) disc Rear: Single-piston caliper with single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc |
Tires | Front: 110/70–17 (tubeless) Rear: 150/60–17 (tubeless) |
Dimensions | L: 1,990 mm (78.3 in) W: 710 mm (28.0 in) H: 1,120 mm (44.1 in) |
Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
Weight | 168 kg (370 lb)[6] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
Range | 210 miles (340 km) claimed[6] |
Related | Ninja 250 Z400 |
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a 399 cc Ninja series sport bike introduced by Kawasaki in 2018, as a successor to the Ninja 300.[2][4][6] It launched with the 2018 model year.
The Ninja 300 was struggling through Euro 4 emission standards compliance. Therefore, Kawasaki decided to replace it with the Ninja 400 for the 2018 model year. It also has significant upgrades in engine, frame, suspension, and other parts.