2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
168 kg / 370.3 lbs
2025 BMW S 1000RR 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Power
154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 400BMW S 1000RR
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in832 mm / 32.4 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in1457 mm / 57.4 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in-
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in1205 mm / 47.4 in
Length1990 mm / 78.3 in2073 mm / 81.6 in
Width710 mm / 27.9 in848 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-176
Wet Weight (kg)168 198
Dry Weight-176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight168 kg / 370.3 lbs198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Max Torque37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Bore x Stroke70 x 51.8 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid/oil cooled
EmissionsEURO5Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Fuel InductionDFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies-
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance-
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/46
Final Drive Ratio2.929 (41/14)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.929 (41/14) 2nd 2.056 (37/18) 3rd 1.619 (34/21) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th 1.037 (28/27)1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios2.219 (71/32)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic forkUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preloadAluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload
Rake24.5°-
Steering Head Angle-66.4°
Trail92 mm / 3.7 in99.8 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in118 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW Motorrad Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist / BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC, RACE mode)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front110/70R17 M/C 54 H120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear150/60R17 M/C 66 H190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17)
Wheels-Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels