Kawasaki has expanded its Ninja range with the addition of a new small-capacity sportbike for 2018, called the Ninja 400. A replacement for the Ninja 300, the Ninja 400 is based on a new platform and powered by a bigger and more powerful engine. Here is a photo gallery of the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 -
The aggressive fairing, twin headlamp setup and the chin spoilers draw inspiration from the flagship Ninja ZX-10R and the Ninja H2R.
The instrument cluster, borrowed from the Ninja 650, features an analogue tachometer along with a digital display.
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is built around a new steel trellis chassis with the 399cc parallel-twin engine as a stressed member.
The engine churns out 44.8bhp and 38Nm of torque, and is mated to a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch.
The Ninja 400 rides on 41mm telescopic front forks and a rear monoshock. Brake setup has been sourced from Nissin, with ABS as standard.
Despite being more powerful, the Ninja 400 is eight kilograms lighter than its predecessor thanks to a lighter engine, wheels and other weight saving measures.
With the Ninja 400, Kawasaki finally seems to have caught up with the KTM RC390. The Ninja 400 is offered in two paint schemes – black and KRT green.
