Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.8 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	399 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	1,990 mm	Length	2,056 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	826 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,138 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,370 mm	Wheelbase	1,432 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

The Ninja 400 offers a lot of riding fun at a manageable price. It offers playful handling without being nervous. The name "Ninja" is a bit of a mouthful, but the range of use is wider than you might think. It rides sportily, but also offers a good riding position for everyday use and touring.

Good combination of stability and playful handling

Robust and reliable appearance

Well controllable engine

Wide usable rev range

Pleasant seating position

Limited space for large pilots

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

The most important changes to the S 1000 RR, however, were the numerous small adjustments to the chassis and geometry. Here we now benefit from thousands of test kilometres from the BMW test crew. This is logical evolution and a great step forward.

Improved driveability - optimised torque curve

plenty of power

strong engine

good traction point

immaculately functioning shift assist.

Accelerating load is very fatiguing.