Kawasaki Ninja 400 Performance Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

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

Overall length
78.3 in (1,989 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
28 in (711 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
53.9 in (1,369 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.9 in (785 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length78.3 in (1,989 mm)
Observed category range: 63 in (1,600 mm) to 88 in (2,235 mm)
Width28 in (711 mm)
Observed category range: 27 in (685 mm) to 54.5 in (1,385 mm)
Height44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Observed category range: 27.9 in (708 mm) to 48.4 in (1,229 mm)
Wheelbase53.9 in (1,369 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,305 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Seat height30.9 in (785 mm)
Observed category range: 29.9 in (760 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (119 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length8th percentile
This model
78.3 in (1,989 mm)
Category median
82.1 in (2,085 mm)
3.8 in below the category median from 86 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width27th percentile
This model
28 in (711 mm)
Category median
29.1 in (740 mm)
1.1 in below the category median from 83 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height38th percentile
This model
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Category median
45.1 in (1,146 mm)
1 in below the category median from 83 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase8th percentile
This model
53.9 in (1,369 mm)
Category median
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 97 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height12th percentile
This model
30.9 in (785 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 91 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance75th percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 64 comparable Kawasaki models.

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.