New Honda CBR400R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 [Detailed Comparison]

Honda CBR400R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (Detailed Comparison): After a recent price hike, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 is now available in India for INR 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch price of INR 4.69 lakh shocked everyone as most buyers were expecting it to stay around INR 4 lakh. Still, those who have a first-sight crush on this 400cc-segment motorcycle can buy one by visiting the nearest Kawasaki dealership as no direct rival to this motorcycle exists in the Indian market. KTM RC 390 is a single-cylinder sports bike while Benelli 302R is too underpowered and Yamaha R3 lacks that added displacement value. The closest possible rival to Ninja 400 is Honda CBR400R and undoubtedly, the new model looks extremely good. [caption id="attachment_421176" align="aligncenter" width="659"] New Honda CBR400R[/caption] As Honda retails the CBR250R and CBR650R in India, it won’t be hard for the brand to bridge the huge gap by bringing the CBR400R in the coming months. Expected to be priced at around INR 4.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the 400cc CBR is the closest possible rival for Ninja 400. Not just by engine values, the popularity of the CBR series can also bring shocks to Kawasaki. Honda is clearly ahead in terms of dealership network and that could initially bring big sales number for the brand. Honda CBR400R is powered by a 399cc, twin-cylinder engine producing 46HP @ 9000 rpm and 38Nm @ 7500 rpm. [caption id="attachment_160010" align="aligncenter" width="659"] Kawasaki Ninja 400[/caption] The Kawasaki Ninja 400 also comes with a 399cc, twin-cylinder engine producing 49HP @ 10,000 rpm and 38Nm @ 8000 rpm. Honda CBR400R weighs 192kgs while Ninja 400 is lightweight at just 173kgs. As Ninja 400 shifted to the new-gen lightweight platform, it lost a lot of weight. Earlier, it was based on the same frame as that of the 2015 Ninja 650. Honda CBR400R still comes based on the bigger bike platform and uses massive 120/160 section front/rear ZR-spec tyres. CBR400R supports long 1410mm of wheelbase for improved highway fun. The Kawasaki Ninja 400, on the other hand, takes the track by its side with the benefits.

Honda CBR400R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Technical Specification Comparison

	Ninja 400	CBR400R
Displacement	399cc	399cc
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed
No. of Cylinders	2-Cylinder	2-Cylinder
Max. Power	49HP @ 10,000 rpm	46HP @ 9000 rpm
Max. Torque	38Nm @ 8000 rpm	38Nm @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling	Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Engine Setup	4-Stroke 4-Valve DOHC	4-Stroke 4-Valve DOHC
Top Speed	190+ kmph (Approx.)	180+ kmph (Approx.)

Dimensions & Weight

	Ninja 400	CBR400R
Length	2020mm	2080mm
Width	710mm	755mm
Height	1120mm	1145mm
Wheelbase	1370mm	1410mm
Ground Clearance	140mm	130mm
Seat Height	785mm	785mm
Kerb Weight	173kg	192kg
Fuel Tank	14-litres	17-litres

[caption id="attachment_387018" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Instrument Console of New Honda CBR400R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_201974" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Instrument Console of Kawasaki Ninja 400[/caption]

Brakes & Suspension

Honda CBR400R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

	Ninja 400	CBR400R
Brakes (F)	310mm Single Disc	320mm Single Disc
Brakes (R)	220mm Single Disc	220mm Single Disc
Suspension (F)	Conventional Forks	Conventional Forks
Suspension (R)	Adjustable Monoshock	Adjustable Monoshock
ABS	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS

Frame & Tyres

	Ninja 400	CBR400R
Frame	Trellis	Diamond
Front Tyre	110/70-R17	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/60-R17	160/60-ZR17

Ex-Showroom Price

	Ninja 400	CBR400R
ABS Model	INR 4.99 Lakh*	INR 4.50 Lakh**

*Ex-showroom India **Expected Ex-showroom Price [caption id="attachment_387015" align="aligncenter" width="697"] New Honda CBR400R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_160014" align="aligncenter" width="709"] Kawasaki Ninja 400[/caption] [caption id="attachment_531780" align="aligncenter" width="850"] 5 Must-Know Facts About the Honda CBR250RR Sportbike[/caption]