Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition is heavier than about 56.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Torque | 27.3 lb-ft (37 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.87 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 116.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 56th percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2015-2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.46 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 7th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.87 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.86 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition above or below the typical Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki sport bike weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.