2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 400Yamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length1990 mm / 78.3 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width710 mm / 27.9 in706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)168 195
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight168 kg / 370.3 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke70 x 51.8 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
Fuel InductionDFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodiesFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChainO-ring chain
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 Ratios2.219 (71/32)1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic forkTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preloadSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.5°22.35°
Trail92 mm / 3.7 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front110/70R17 M/C 54 H120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear150/60R17 M/C 66 H180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C