The Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 211 kg (465.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition 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 40% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,101
2,122
Close to average.
759
833
9% below average.
1,199
1,175
Close to average.
1,410
1,441
Close to average.
790
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 581 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.209 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 208.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 110.3 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Power | 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. Triple petal disk. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
| Wheels | 6-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 211 kg (465.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,101 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 759 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,199 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Optional top box and saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.67 L/100 km (37.5 km/l or 88.10 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 61.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
|---|---|
| Seat | Dual seat |
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Comments | Sold in Japan. |
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