Sportbikes

2027Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R ABS

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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R ABS carries into the 2027 model year. It's powered by a engine displacing 399cc, through a 6-speed, return shift.

Capacity: 399.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 175.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 76.4 HP (57.0 kW) @ 14500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R ABS

vs the 2026

Spec	2026	2027
Front suspension	37mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload	not listed
Rear suspension	Horizontal Back-link, Showa shock w/ adjustable spring preload	not listed
Front brakes	Double disc. Dual discs, ABS	Dual 290mm semi-floating discs with radial-mount 4-piston monobloc caliper and ABS
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single disc, ABS	not listed

Other years 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering92%

City riding60%

Daily riding50%

Touring32%

Two-up30%

Track85%

Best for: Designed primarily for spirited cornering, trackday fun, and sport riding rather than outright top speed or hauling cargo.
Built for: A rev-happy, high-revving inline-four in a lightweight sportbike chassis that rewards keeping it spinning near the top of the tach.
Not ideal for: Not a great fit for riders wanting relaxed long-distance touring comfort or off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R ABS, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 399.0 ccm
Power: 76.4 HP (57.0 kW) @ 14500 RPM
Torque: 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m) @ 13000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4366 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 39.1 mm
Compression: 12.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Performance

0-60 mph: 4.20 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.60 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1379 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 175.0 kg
Wet weight: 188.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.10 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Trellis, high-tensile steel
Trail: 97 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual 290mm semi-floating discs with radial-mount 4-piston monobloc caliper and ABS
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 160/60-ZR17

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.