2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232026
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 400KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in-
Length1990 mm / 78.3 in-
Width710 mm / 27.9 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)168 195
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight168 kg / 370.3 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke70 x 51.8 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEURO5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionDFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance-
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
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)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios2.219 (71/32)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.5°-
Trail92 mm / 3.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front110/70R17 M/C 54 H120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/60R17 M/C 66 H180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17