Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE and Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE and Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 ×
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE ×
General
Production from (year)20082020
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Ninja 500RKawasaki Ninja 400 SE
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2Injection
Displacement (cm³)498399
Power (kw)-32.7
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)48.538
Bore (mm)7470
Stroke (mm)5851.8
Gearbox6-speed-
Fuel control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceTCBI
Compression10.8:111.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.Telescopic fork
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in.Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single petal-type disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single petal-type disc with single-piston caliper and ABS
Diameter (mm)220220
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, perimeter designTrellius, high- tensile steel
Front tyre110/70-17110/70-17
Rear tyre130/70-x17150/60-17
Trail (mm)91-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)27-
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • passion red
  • special edition metallic spark black/ninja graphic
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4351,370
Dry weight (kg)176166
Power/weight ratio-0.197
Overall height (mm)1,1611,125
Overall length (mm)2,0961,990
Overall width (mm)701710
Seat height (mm)775785
Ground clearance (mm)119140
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)18.1614



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