2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

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 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232026
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 400Yamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length1990 mm / 78.3 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width710 mm / 27.9 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)168 189
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight168 kg / 370.3 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke70 x 51.8 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
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 wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain
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)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic forkTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preloadLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.5°24°
Trail92 mm / 3.7 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front110/70R17 M/C 54 H120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear150/60R17 M/C 66 H180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R