Thread: Kawasaki Ninja 400R Introduces

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. released the novel 2011 Ninja 400R, a 400-cc sport-model motorcycle with full fairing, in Japan on August 1st. In return to market require, Kawasaki ongoing selling of the Ninja 400R, a universal sport-model with authentic full fairing innate from the super-sport Ninja series to provide it equally violent styling and sophisticated functional beauty and make it set for everything from sport riding to touring.



The Ninja 400R has a water-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel double-cylinder DOHC 4-valve engine (399 cm3). The distinctive parallel twin-cylinder engine delivers power characteristics that are powerful at low- and mid-range speeds and respond agilely at high speeds. In addition to fuel injection, the Ninja 400R is equipped with sub-throttle valves to optimize intake air. With excellent throttle response and smooth engine performance at normal speeds, it delivers excellent drivability under diverse conditions.

With its short silencer located under the engine, the Ninja 400R provides a greater concentration of mass and lower center of gravity. Equipped with a built-in three-way catalyzer, it offers superior environmental performance in conformance with the 2007 Japanese national emissions regulations for motorcycles. With genuine full fairing inherited from the super-sport Ninja line, the Ninja 400R offers aggressive styling and excellent wind protection equally suited to high speeds.

The Ninja 400R's narrow parallel twin-cylinder engine and compact diamond-shaped steel frame result in a streamlined chassis, making it easy to keep both feet on the ground. With dual 300-mm petal disks in front and single 220-mm petal disk in back, the Ninja 400R has front and rear disk brakes to provide excellent braking power and heat dissipation.