Comparisons / Comparison of Buell Blast 2004 and Kawasaki Ninja 400

Comparison of Buell Blast 2004 and Kawasaki Ninja 400 [S]ave

Attribute
Buell Blast 2004 ×
Kawasaki Ninja 400 ×
General
Production from (year)20042021
MakeBuellKawasaki
ModelBuell BlastKawasaki Ninja 400
CategoryNaked bikeSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder2-
Fuel systemCarburettorInjection
Displacement (cm³)492399
Power (kw)24.8-
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltChain
Torque (Nm)43-
Bore (mm)88.970
Stroke (mm)79.451.8
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel controlOverhead Valves (OHV)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition-TCBI w/digital advance
Clutch-Assist and Slipper Clutch
Compression9.2:111.5:1
Chassis
Front suspensionShowa® conventional 37.0 mm forks41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspensionShowa non-adjustable gas charged compression shockHorizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single petal-type disc with 2-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single petal-type disc with single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Diameter (mm)220220
Frame typeWide beam HSLA steel backbone frame w/ built-in oil reservoir. Uniplanar® powertrain vibration isolation system.Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front tyre100/80-16110/70-17
Rear tyre120/80-16150/70-17
Front wheel travel (mm)120119
Rear wheel travel (mm)-130
Trail (mm)8691
Rake (fork angle) (degree)2524.7
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • midnight black
  • sunset orange
  • metallic spark black/ metallic
  • pearl blizzard white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,3971,369
Dry weight (kg)163167
Power/weight ratio0.1521-
Overall height (mm)1,0921,120
Overall length (mm)1,9241,989
Overall width (mm)768711
Seat height (mm)775785
Ground clearance (mm)127140
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)2.1-
Fuel capacity (l)10.63.7



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