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Kawasaki Ninja 400 R - [2010]
This edition of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Kawasaki Ninja 400 has a 399cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2010 Ninja 400 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Ninja 400's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 203 kgs (447 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 400 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 399cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 42 bhp (31 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 27.0 lb-ft (36.6 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Ninja 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Yamaha XV 535 Virago has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 R.
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 R has a Power to weight ratio of 206.8 bhp per ton and 133.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Ninja 400 competing with the 1987 Yamaha XV 535 Virago [231.5 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Yamaha XV 535 Virago SE [231.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Ninja 400 generating around 133.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse [157.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1999 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse [157.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.3 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 400 R similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Limited Edition (17.9 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki ER-4 n (17.9 secs). This Kawasaki Ninja 400 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 R and the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F (0 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Street (0 secs).
The 2010 version of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 R has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 Ninja 400 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 400 R then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
