The Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
399 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Kawasaki models.
785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
14 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,989
2,122
6% below average.
711
833
15% below average.
1,120
1,175
5% below average.
1,369
1,441
5% below average.
785
801
Close to average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-R17 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.35:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2023 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Torque | 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 51.8 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI w/digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual. Assist and Slipper. |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 24.7° |
| Trail | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single petal-type disc with 2-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single petal-type disc with single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,989 mm (78.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,369 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2679 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray, Lime Green/Ebony |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Economical Riding Indicator. |
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