Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs. Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Honda NX500 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 vs Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Honda NX500 2024

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 compared to Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Honda NX500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.8 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
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	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	27.5 degree
Trail	Trail	92 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,990 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,370 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	91 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	82 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

Honda NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger