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| 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R |
2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R is an exceptional motorcycle, but it has less to do with the machine tested here and more to do with the soundness of the original idea. Reflecting its sporty personality, 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R blends an aggressive Ninja image with the fashion sense and chic sophistication of a modern street bike. Dressed in elegant full-fairing bodywork and with a high attention to the smallest details, it offers the same build quality and finish found on its larger sibling, the Ninja 650R.
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| 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R Flat Super Black |
2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R powered by Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 399 cc Parallel Twin with fuel injection delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low and medium rpm ranges. The engine was tuned for fun, rider-friendly power characteristics that will inspire confidence in new riders.
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| 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R Lime Green |
Like its larger Ninja 650R sibling, the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R balances compact size and good power. Its combination of a fun, rider-friendly engine character and light, nimble handling results in a package that is highly accessible to new riders while offering enough exciting, sporty performance to keep more experienced riders entertained.
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| 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R Metallic Spark Black |
Specifications of 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 399 cc
Bore and Stroke 68.4 x 54.3 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Valve System DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø34 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.095 (88/42)
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.000 (42/14)
2nd 2.167 (39/18)
3rd 1.640 (41/25)
4th 1.360 (34/25)
5th 1.192 (31/26)
6th 1.040 (26/25)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.067 (46/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
Type Diamond, high-tensile steel
Tire: Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tire: Rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm
Wheel Travel: Rear 125 mm
Rake 25?
Trail 106 mm
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 35º / 35º
SUSPENSION
Front: Type 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear: Type Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload
BRAKES
Front: Type Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Front: Caliper Dual twin-piston
Rear: Type Single 220 mm petal disc
Rear: Caliper Single-piston
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Power 32 kW {43 PS} / 9,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 37 N·m {3.8 kgf·m} / 7,500 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2,100 mm (82.7 in.)
Overall Width 760 mm (29.9 in.)
Overall Height 1,200 mm (47.2 in.)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 in.)
Ground Clearance 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 in.)
Curb Mass 203 kg (447.5 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 15.5 L (3.4 gal.)
Fuel Consumption
TBA
DETAILS
MSRP* $7,499
Colours Lime Green/Flat Super Black, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Super Black
Warranty 12 months
