Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	92 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	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	150 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,375 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	77 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89.01 g/km