Across the 2011, 2012 and 2013 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 400R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 447.5 lb (203 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 400R 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 400R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 400R is lighter than about 62.8% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 400R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 27.3 lb-ft (37 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.1 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.89 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 112.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 400R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 400R weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 447.5 lb (203 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 400R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 37th percentile for weight among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Ninja 400R model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011-2013 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Ninja 400R?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) from the listed 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) to 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Ninja 400R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 627.5 lb (284.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Ninja 400R have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 6.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 400R displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.89 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 400R weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 8.3 lb (3.8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400R easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.