Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs. Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 compared to Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.8 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	113.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	399 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	102 degree
Trail	Trail	92 mm	Trail	24 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Launch-Control, Traction control

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,990 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	690 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,370 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	201 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	91 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	168 g/km

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

Yamaha R1 2023

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track