The Kawasaki Ninja 400R motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 400R 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 44th 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 44th 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.
203 kg — heavier than about 44% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 56%.
790 mm — taller than about 42% of Kawasaki models.
15.5 L — larger than about 44% 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 203 kg (447.5 lb) |
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| 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) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.52 L (4.10 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Red digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Green |
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| Comments | Sold in Japan |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.