KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 45 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Weight spans 168 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 400) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 500cc |
| Power | 45hp | 52hp |
| Torque | 37.2nm. | 42.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation dual-piston caliper. | Single disc with balanced actuation dual pistons |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. | Ø220mm Double piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70R17 M/K 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 | 150/60R17 M/K 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | Ø41mm |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $5299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 400 and 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 400 has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 500 has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
Ninja 500 has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 400 and Ninja 500 have very similar listed top speeds (205 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 184 kg). Ninja 400 and Ninja 500 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for Kawasaki Ninja 500.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 52 hp compared with 45 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 400.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
KAWASAKI Ninja 400 is lighter at 168 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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