2017 - 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400

Make Model	Kawasaki Ninja 400 / ABS
Year	2017 - 18
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	70.0 x 51.8 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Lubrication	Forced Lubrication, wet sump
Induction	Fuel Injection: 32mm x 2 Keihin
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance / electric
Starting	Electric
Max Power	36 kW / 49 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	38 Nm / 3.9 kgf.m @ 8000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.929 (41/14) 2nd 2.056 (37/18) [ 3rd 1.619 (34/21) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th 1.037 (28/27)
Primary Reduction Ratio	2.219 (71/32)
Final Reduction Ratio	2.929 (41/14)
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension	41 mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	Single semi-floating 310mm disc, Single balanced actuation dual-piston
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, Dual-piston
Front Tyre	110/70-17 M/C 54S
Rear Tyre	150/60R17 M/C 66H
Rake	24.7°
Trail	92 mm / 3.6 in
Steering Angle	35° / 35°
Dimensions	Length 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width 710 mm / 27.9 in Height 1120 mm / 14.0 in
Wheelbase	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Seat Height	785 mm / 30.9 in
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in
Wet Weight	166 kg / 366 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

Based closely on the Ninja 650R, Kawasaki has updated its baby Ninja 400 for the 2017 model year with a host of changes to the engine, chassis and styling to improve engine performance and ergos.

Replacing the Kawasaki Ninja 300 in the lineup, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 is set to be Team Green’s new entry-level model, and help Kawasaki better compete against bigger bikes like the Yamaha YZF-R3 and KTM RC390. Kawasaki says the major driving force behind the new model is the Euro4 homologation requirements, which required a clean-slate design.

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 will sport new bodywork which will be inspired from its elder siblings making it lighter in weight as compared to its predecessor. Also, the new Ninja 400 will also get assist-and-slipper clutch which will make the clutch lighter by 20 percent. In terms of styling, the new Ninja 400 motorcycle gets bodywork inspiration from bigger Ninja H2 which makes it not only bigger but also wider than the predecessor.

The basic idea for the Ninja 300 carries over to the Ninja 400 though, as the new model will continue to use a 399cc parallel-twin engine (with a larger bore and larger stroke), which makes a touch more power of 45hp, and torque of 38 Nm / 26 lbs-ft than the 300cc model. The unit will be mated to a 6-speed gearbox which will transmit the power to the rear wheels.

Despite the larger engine, Kawasaki managed to keep the weight down on the Ninja 400, with the scales tipping in at 168 kg / 370 lbs at the curb. A large part of this weight reduction comes from the smaller fuel tank on the Ninja 400, which is only 13.6 litres / 3.6 gallons (the Ninja 300 had a 17 litres / 4.5 gallon fuel tank).

The motorcycle also gets a 310mm front disc brake which is assisted by Nissin calipers along with ABS.

Get ahead with class-leading power and performance with the all-new Ninja 400. Clad in sharp new Ninja styling, the Ninja 400 has an engine and chassis that are more powerful and significantly lighter than its Ninja 300 predecessor. Its stronger engine performance, light, predictable handling and relaxed, sporty riding position make the Ninja 400 both fun and easy to ride.

Your ride to greatness starts here.

Ninja 400 ABS Kawasaki Racing Team

Kawasaki proudly introduces a new sport model into this highly competitive arena. Clad in sharp new Ninja styling, the new Ninja 400 delivers greater performance than its predecessor care of all-new engine and chassis that are more powerful and significantly lighter. But like the Ninja 300 that preceded it, this new Ninja model possesses much more than high performance. Not only does the Ninja 400 offer stunning, high-quality looks, its stronger engine performance, light, predictable handling and relaxed, sporty riding position make it both fun and easy to ride.

Features

ERGO-FIT

ERGO-FIT is an interface system that allows a wide range of riders to feel at one with their machine.

ABS

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Based on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull.

Economical Riding Indicator

The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.