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2021Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition

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The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition wears the green racing colours of Kawasaki's World Superbike team. Its liquid-cooled 399cc parallel twin makes 44 hp at 9,500 rpm and 37 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, a 785 mm seat and 14-litre tank suit new riders.

Capacity
399.0 ccm
Engine
Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
166.0 kg
Seat height
785 mm
Power
44.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 54Agility 87Comfort 55Off-road 5Touring 40Road manners 82
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering88%
City riding85%
Daily riding75%
Touring40%
Two-up35%
Track70%
Best for
Designed primarily as a lightweight sportbike for spirited street riding, commuting, and entry-level track days rather than outright top-speed performance.
Built for
A playful, confidence-inspiring small-displacement sportbike that rewards smooth inputs and loves being flicked through corners.
Not ideal for
Not a good fit for riders seeking long-distance touring comfort, heavy passenger use, or high-speed highway cruising.

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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At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition, 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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Range and running costs

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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
399.0 ccm
Power
44.0 HP (32.1 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
0.2651 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
70.0 x 51.8 mm
Compression
11.5:1
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
1989 mm
Overall width
711 mm
Overall height
1120 mm
Seat height
785 mm
Wet weight
166.0 kg
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres
Ground clearance
140 mm
Oil capacity
2.30 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Bottom-link Uni-Trak®, swingarm adjustable preload
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. ABS.
Front brakes diameter
310 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
150/70-17
Other
Color options
Lime Green/Ebony

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 20182019202020212022
Capacity 399 cc 399 cc 399 cc 399 cc 399 cc
Seat height 785 mm 785 mm 785 mm 785 mm 785 mm
Fuel capacity 14 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.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition?

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition has a Capacity of 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition have?

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition has a Power of 44.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM.

How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition have?

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition?

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition 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 KRT Edition weigh?

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition has a Wet weight of 166.0 kg (366.0 pounds).

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