Kawasaki Ninja 400 versus KTM RC 390

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Ninja 400

Supersport
KTM

KTM RC 390

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 6.745 €
RRP 6.899 €
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Pros:
  • Precise chassis
  • Motor
  • light
Pros:
  • wily curve speedster
  • on top decent performance
  • high-quality workmanship
  • light and easy to master
Cons:
  • Comfort
Cons:
  • little power at the bottom
  • Rear shock absorber a bit too soft
  • Gearbox cold a bit shaky

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length :
1.990 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
168 kg
Wheelbase: 1.340 mm
Seat :
824 mm
Weight :
164 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 52 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 373 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
358 km
Maximum speed: 172 km/h
Performance: 44 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
395 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak
Tyres at the front: 110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear tyres: 150/60R17 M/C 66H
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
WP USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Single Petal Brake Disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal Brake Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Bybre 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 230 mm)

It works - but not for everyone

So does that work, 45 hp and super sportsmen? Yes, it works. As far as you can not only define the pure driving performance in sport, but can enjoy the manoeuvrability. If everything else is somehow too high, too big and heavy, then the Kawasaki Ninja 400 fits.

And only then does it make sense, because one thing is clear: at around 6,400 euros, it is not a bargain. It is not cheap and does not want to be it. But a motorcycle that can surprise. And that works.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller and Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.429€
  • Used (2 years old): 5.100€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: green, black