The Kawasaki Ninja 400 R was produced from 2012 to 2013 and has a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and is liquid-cooled with fuel injection. It can produce a maximum power output of 42 hp at 9500rpm and maximum torque of 37 Nm at 7500 rpm. The transmission system consists of a six-speed gearbox with a chain-driven final drive. The frame is made of high-tensile steel with a perimeter design while the front suspension system comprises of 41mm telescopic fork with a travel of 120mm. The rear suspension system features an offset laydown single-shock with an adjustable preload with a travel of 125mm. The motorcycle has dual 300mm disc brakes at the front and a single 220mm disc brake at the rear. The front and rear tires are sized 120/70ZR17 and 160/60ZR17, respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2101 mm, width of 759 mm, and height of 1199 mm. The wheelbase is 1410 mm and the seat height is 790 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 15 liters, and the motorcycle weighs 203 kg when wet.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Ninja 400
| Year | 2012 – 13 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68.4 x 54.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Fuel injection: ~A,34 mm x 2 Keihin |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance / electric |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 42 hp / 32 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 37 Nm / 27 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 3.000 (42/14) 2nd 2.167 (39/18) 3rd 1.640 (41/25) 4th 1.360 (34/25) 5th 1.192 (31/26) 6th 1.040 (26/25) |
| Frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2101 mm / 82.7 in Width 759 mm / 29.9 in Height 1199 mm / 47.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Wet Weight | 203 kg / 447.5lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
