KAWASAKI NINJA 400 (2018) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki revealed the new Ninja 400 at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show and launched it in 2018 in Japan as a replacement for the Ninja 300, while in India, it didn't replace the Ninja 300 model, instead, it was sold alongside its smaller sibling.

The bike replaced the Ninja 300 in the Kawasaki lineup and was set to be the new entry-level motorcycle to better compete against bigger bikes like the Yamaha YZF-R3 and KTM RC390, while the major force behind the model was the Euro4 homologation requirements that provided a clean-slate design.

The bike came in a new Ninja styling and delivered better performance than its predecessor thanks to its all-new engine and chassis that were more powerful and lighter but also provided light, predictable handling, and a relaxed, sporty riding position.

Some of the key features installed on the machine were the ERGO-FIT, an interface system that allowed a wide range of riders to feel at one with their bike, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Assist and Slipper Clutch that acted as a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism for a lighter clutch lever pull, and an Economical Riding Indicator that popped out on the instrument panel when favorable fuel consumption was achieved.

In the performance department, the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 had at its core a 399cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 49 hp with a peak at 10,000 rpm and 38 Nm (28 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.