The Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance motorcycle dimensions for 2023 is length 78.3 in (1,989 mm), width 28 in (711 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 53.9 in (1,369 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Width | 28 in (711 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Height | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.9 in (1,369 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.3 in (1,989 mm), making the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance very compact for its category. 3.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28 in (711 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance?
The main listed figures are overall length 78.3 in (1,989 mm), wheelbase 53.9 in (1,369 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.