Across the 2020 and 2021 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 368.2 lb (167 kg) and dry weights ranging from 366 lb (166 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE is lighter than about 72.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 368.2 lb (167 kg) |
| Dry weight | 366 lb (166 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 28 lb-ft (38 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.61 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.7 lb / 100 cc to 92.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 389 lb (176.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 368.2 lb (167 kg), while dry weight is 366 lb (166 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 72.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2020-2021 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 548.2 lb (248.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 389 lb (176.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7.61 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE have per pound?
The model has about 1.08 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 95.3 lb (43.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.