BUILT TO BE SEEN
‘New school’ gets a new contender with the entry-lightweight Kawasaki Z400 ABS motorcycle. A fierce supernaked, the Z400 ABS exudes fresh street style and is immediately recognizable in a crowd with its compact chassis and aggressive styling. Comfortable, balanced and capable, the new Z400 ABS offers a visceral riding experience that’s sure to turn heads.
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Handling & Ergonomics
- 5-way preload adjustability lets riders adjust the stiffness to suit rider performance or accommodate a passenger.
- Stylish star-pattern 5-spoke wheels contribute to light weight and feature optimized lateral rigidity that benefits cornering stability and overall handling.
- A slim, lightweight trellis frame delivers a balanced riding experience with light and easy maneuvering with excellent capability at highway speeds.
- Built to deliver light, predictable and natural handling so you can ride with confidence.
- Plush suspension comes thanks to a 41mm telescopic front fork that’s tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider and responsive performance.
- Gripped by a balanced actuation dual-piston caliper, the Z400 ABS boasts a large 310mm semi-floating petal front disc. Nissin’s ABS control unit is compact and light weight, delivering precise control to help prevent wheel lockup under extreme braking.
- The wide handlebar adds leverage for dynamic control and contributes to easy maneuverability.
- Low seat height and slim seat design makes it easy to reach the ground during stops.
- Relaxed, upright riding position helps enable active control and allows for a commanding view of the road.
- Sporty aluminum footpegs offer direct feel and are positioned slightly forward, offering a comfortable riding position and clear reach to the ground at stops.
Power & Performance
- SPORTY ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Exciting power, smooth response and abundant low-end torque is produced by a the class-leading Ninja® 400 parallel-twin engine.
- ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH: A compact clutch assists with a light feel at the lever, a wide engagement range for confident control and a back-torque limiting slipper function that helps prevent rear-wheel hop when downshifting.
Z Styling
- ALL EYES ON YOU: Taking cues from its Z stablemates, the unmistakable streetfighter styling backs up the aggressive attitude.
- AGGRESSIVE AND AGILE IMPRESSION: Edgy, minimalist bodywork is influenced by Sugomi™, a design that inspires sharp styling, dynamic performance and a distinct silhouette.
- MODERN LED HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT: Quad LED headlamp is highly visible and offers significant brightness and a wide illuminated path.
- SPORTY DESIGN WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The angular design of the front cowl is complemented by a compact, dark meter visor that adds to the aggressive looks.
- EXPOSED TRELLIS FRAME: Similar in design to that of the Ninja H2™, the trellis frame design adds to the technical and lightweight image in distinct supernaked style.
- HIGH-GRADE COCKPIT: Stacked instrument cluster features a clean and easy-to-read analog tachometer and multi-function LCD screen with gear position indicator fuel and temp gauges, economical riding indicator and more.
General Information
Color
Candy Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front - Single disc
Rear - Single disc
Tires
Front - 110/70-17M/C 54H
Rear - 150/60-17M/C 66H
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 78.3 in.
Height
Overall - 41.5 in.
Drivetrain
Transmission
6-speed, return shift
Engine
Engine
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke
70 x 51.8 mm
Fuel System
DFI® with 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Operational
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Suspension
Front - Telescopic fork
Wheel Travel - 4.7 in.
Rear - Uni-Trak® swingarm
Wheel Travel - 5.1 in.
Other
Warranty
12 Month Limited