Sportbikes
2017Kawasaki Ninja 400
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The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 is Kawasaki's light, modern A2 sports twin, sold here in Asian-market form. Its liquid-cooled 399cc parallel twin makes 37 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 785 mm seat, 166 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank make it light and fun.
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 166.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 49.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 44.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM | 49.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM |
| Dry weight | 167.0 kg (368.2 pounds) | not listed |
| Wet weight | 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds) | 166.0 kg (366.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A lightweight sport bike for spirited canyon rides, commuting, and entry-level track days rather than long-distance touring.
- Built for
- Nimble, approachable, and revvy parallel-twin sportbike that punches above its 399cc for grins without intimidating newer riders.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders wanting big-bore highway punch, two-up touring range (tiny 3.7L tank), or any off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Power
- 49.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 97 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2952 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 68.4 x 54.3 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Semi-dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Assist and Slipper Clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2110 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1180 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 166.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.30 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swing-arm
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Carbon Gray
- Comments
- Sold in Asia.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 399 cc | 399 cc | 399 cc | 399 cc | 398 cc |
| Dry weight | 167 kg | — | 167 kg | 167 kg | — |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 400?
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a Capacity of 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a Power of 49.0 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 400?
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a Torque of 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a Wet weight of 166.0 kg (366.0 pounds).
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