India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. (IKM) announces the launch of much awaiting Ninja 400 MY23 with two colour option “Lime Green” (KRT Edition) and “Metallic Carbon Gray”.
’Lime Green’ being (KRT Edition) has lime green as base colour with black graphics on the fairing along with red highlights, styling has been improved by a race-inspired graphics while ‘Metallic Carbon Gray’ comes with black colour with lime green highlights on fairing, tank and cowl, does induce a bit of sportiness to the overall design.
Clad in sharp new Ninja styling, the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 motorcycle offers the largest displacement in its category at 399cc with the sophistication of a twin-cylinder engine. At their core, these lightweight machines are accessible, and versatile while still delivering a decidedly sporty experience. The all-new 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 aims to do just that and it does so by serving up more & more of everything.
Kawasaki’s advanced dynamic rigidity analysis was used to ensure optimum rigidity with light weight. Apart from this the new 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 features a Swingarm Mounting Plate. Allowing the swingarm to be affixed to the rear of the engine contributes to stability.
2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 features are:
• Compact 399cc Twin cylinder
• Twin LED Headlamps
• Assist & Slipper Clutch
• Lightweight Trellis Frame
• Uni-Trak rear suspension
• Dual Channel ABS
• High-grade multifunction dash instrumentation
• Sharp Ninja Styling
Ninja 300 is mainly made for beginners and Ninja 650 is popular among experienced riders. However, Ninja 400 fits the bill for those who are willing to buy a sports bike between 300 and 650cc.
The Ninja 400 motorcycle’s chassis dimensions were designed to deliver confident handling with a modern sporty feel at all speeds. Approachable power, superb ergonomics and class-leading performance offer a smooth, manageable ride that’s ideal for new riders while also alluring experienced riders, setting a new standard for everyday epic sport riding. A Narrow low seat height for confident reach on the ground and aggressive styling with LED headlights make the Ninja 400 the ideal choice for riders looking to enter the sport-riding scene.
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 had the opportunity to get a lower price this time just like how it did with the Ninja 300 by localizing many things. If the motorcycle would have been priced at Rs 4 or 4.4 lakhs, it could have actually competed with the KTM RC 390 and would have had an upper edge. We wait for the day Kawasaki India decides to do so, until then, just like last time, 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 will find buyers will enjoy premium and refined Ninja 400 over its European peers and other Japanese rivals.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
TYPE Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
DISPLACEMENT 399 cm3
BORE AND STROKE 70.0 x 51.8 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1
VALVE SYSTEM DOHC, 4 valves
FUEL SYSTEM Fuel injection (φ32 mm x 2)
FUEL TYPE / MINIMUM OCTANE RATING Unleaded petrol/RON91
IGNITION Digital
STARTING Electric
LUBRICATION Forced lubrication wet sump
TRANSMISSION 6-speed, Return
MAXIMUM POWER 33.4 kW {45 PS} / 10,000 rpm
MAXIMUM POWER WITH RAM AIR –
MAXIMUM TORQUE 37.0 N/m {3.8 kg/m} / 8,000 rpm
DIMENSIONS & CHASSIS
FRAME TYPE Trellis, high-tensile steel
RAKE / TRAIL 24.7° / 92 mm
TYRE – FRONT 110/70 – 17 M/C 54H
TYRE – REAR 150/60 – 17 M/C 66H
WHEELBASE 1,370 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 140 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 785 mm
CURB MASS 168 kg
FUEL CAPACITY 14 litres
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) 1,990 mm x 710 mm x 1,120 mm
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
FRONT / WHEEL TRAVEL Telescopic fork/120 mm
REAR / WHEEL TRAVEL Swingarm / 130 mm
BRAKE – FRONT Single 286 mm disc
CALIPER – FRONT Dual-piston
BRAKE – REAR Single 193 mm disc
CALIPER – REAR Dual-piston
