Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 400R Special Edition utilizes a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42.9 HP (31.3 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 107.5 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 400R Special Edition measures 211 kg (465 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.92 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2013 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
107.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.92 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power42.9 HP (31.3 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/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance
LubricationSemi-dry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
DrivelineO-Ring Chain
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond, high-tensile steel
Rake25.0°
Trail106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front Suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre160/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels6-spoke black rims
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.211.0 kg (465.2 pounds)
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2101 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall Width759 mm (29.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGreen/black, red/black
InstrumentsRed digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete
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Transmission
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