Kawasaki Ninja 400
- Production years
- 2014–2024
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI NINJA 400 (2018)
Selected year: 2024
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 399 cm³
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Wet weight
- 168 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
Overview
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a sportbike in the Ninja family, produced from 2014 to 2024. Its liquid-cooled 399 cm³ parallel twin makes 45 hp (33 kW), and wet weight is 168 kg.
The 785 mm seat height gives the bike a relatively low perch, which can help shorter riders get a foot down. Its 14 L fuel tank has a calculated range of about 406 km; the assist and slipper clutch helps calm the rear wheel during hard downshifts.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 70.0 x 51.8 mm
- Engine capacity
- 399 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI w/digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Oil capacity
- 2.3 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- 0 100 km h 0 62 mph
- 5.30 seconds
- 0 60 mph
- 4.63 seconds
- Co2 emissions
- 81 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 3.6 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 3.45 L/100 km
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2732 HP/kg (dry)
- Clutch
- Assist and Slipper Clutch
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 164 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Overall height
- 1,120 mm
- Overall length
- 1,989 mm
- Overall width
- 711 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 168 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,369 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake
- 24.7°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Trail
- 91 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Optional
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Single petal-type disc with 2-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single petal-type disc with single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray, Metallic Magnetic Dark Gray/Metallic Matte Twilight Blue, Pearl Blizzard White/Metallic Carbon Gray
- Warranty
- 12
Model years
2015
Power: 43 hp (32 kW) → 44 hp (33 kW); Wet weight: 209 kg → 211 kg; Seat height: 805 mm → 790 mm; Fuel capacity: 15 L → 15.5 L
2016
Wet weight: 211 kg → 209 kg; Seat height: 790 mm → 805 mm; Fuel capacity: 15.5 L → 15 L; Fuel consumption: 2.7 L/100 km → 4.2 L/100 km
2017
Power: 44 hp (33 kW) → 49 hp (37 kW); Wet weight: 209 kg → 166 kg; Seat height: 805 mm → 785 mm
2018
Power: 49 hp (37 kW) → 44 hp (33 kW); Seat height: 785 mm → 805 mm
2019
Torque: 37 Nm → 38 Nm; Wet weight: 166 kg → 168 kg; Seat height: 805 mm → 785 mm; Fuel capacity: 15 L → 14 L
2021
Power: 44 hp (33 kW) → 45 hp (33 kW)
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 399 cm³ | 399 cm³ | 399 cm³ | 399 cm³ | 399 cm³ | 399 cm³ |
| Power | 44 hp (33 kW) | 44 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 38 Nm | — | — | — | — |
| Wet weight | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Slipper clutch
It helps keep the rear wheel calmer during hard downshifts.
Adjustable rear preload
The rear spring preload can be adjusted to suit changing loads or preferences.
Things to consider
ABS is optional
The front and rear brakes are available with ABS, but it is not standard.
Chain final drive
The chain needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
785 mm
Approx. loaded height
755 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 14 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
255 km
With 10% reserve
229 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400 make?
Its 399 cm³ parallel twin produces 45 hp (33 kW).
How much does the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400 weigh?
Its wet weight is 168 kg.
What is the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400's seat height?
The seat is 785 mm high.
How far can the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400 travel on a full tank?
Its calculated range on a full 14 L tank is about 406 km.
