Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Special Edition pairs a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 37 Nm (27.3 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 110.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Ninja 400 Special Edition measures 211 kg (465 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.17 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 360 km (224 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
110.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.8 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~360 km (224 mi)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power44.0 HP (32.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke68.4 x 54.3 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationSemi-dry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.17 litres/100 km (24.0 km/l or 56.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases96.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond
Rake25.0°
Trail110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing-arm
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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