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Kawasaki Ninja 400

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Ninja 400 Ex-Showroom Price

₹5.24 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

Engine
399cc
Power
44.7bhp
Mileage
26.7kmpl
Weight
168kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval

03 / Price

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Price in India: City-wise Ex-Showroom & On-Road

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 was priced at ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom in Delhi - the base reference price for India. Since it was a CBU import, ex-showroom prices varied city by city based on state-level road tax and local import duty applications.

Here is how city prices compared across major Indian markets at the time of sale:

Delhi: ₹5,24,000 ex-showroom | ~₹5.91 Lakh on-road Bangalore: ₹5,24,000 ex-showroom | ₹6,54,756 on-road (Karnataka's road tax is among India's highest at around 20%) Mumbai: ₹5,77,176 ex-showroom | ~₹6.90 Lakh on-road Pune: ₹5,77,176 ex-showroom Hyderabad: ₹5,72,186 ex-showroom Chennai: ₹5,67,196 ex-showroom

The on-road price includes registration (RTO) charges, third-party insurance, own-damage insurance, and dealer handling fees. In high-tax states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, the difference between ex-showroom and on-road can exceed ₹1.30 Lakh for a bike at this price point - something worth calculating before comparing a Delhi price to a Bangalore quote.

In the months leading up to discontinuation in May 2024, some Kawasaki dealers offered discounts of up to ₹40,000 on remaining stock, bringing the Delhi on-road price down to around ₹5.45 Lakh. For buyers now exploring the used market, well-maintained 2022-2023 Ninja 400s in India are currently priced between ₹3.80 Lakh and ₹4.50 Lakh depending on mileage, service history, and condition.

VariantEx-Showroom Price
Standard₹ 5,23,985

* Average ex-showroom prices. Select a city above to see the full on-road price including RTO, insurance, and other charges.

The Ninja 400's pricing was its most persistent criticism. In a segment where the KTM RC 390 starts under ₹3.50 Lakh and the Aprilia RS 457 undercut it at ₹4.22 Lakh, the ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom tag demanded a premium that was difficult to justify on specification alone. The reason was structural: CBU imports attract higher customs duties than locally assembled bikes, and Kawasaki had no domestic assembly option for the Ninja 400 in India. The replacement Ninja 500, also a CBU, carries a similar cost structure but delivers meaningfully more performance for the extra ₹42,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is the on-road price of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 in Delhi?
The on-road price in Delhi was approximately ₹5.91 Lakh, comprising ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom, around ₹42,000 - ₹45,000 RTO (8% rate), approximately ₹22,000 insurance, and ₹3,500 dealer handling charges. The bike is discontinued; these are last-known prices from 2024.
QWhat is the on-road price of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 in Bangalore?
The on-road price in Bangalore was ₹6,54,756 - significantly higher than Delhi because Karnataka levies road tax at approximately 20% on bikes priced above ₹5 Lakh. This created a ₹63,000+ premium over the Delhi on-road price for the same ex-showroom bike.
QWhat are the RTO and insurance charges for the Kawasaki Ninja 400?
RTO charges vary by state - approximately ₹42,000 in Delhi (around 8%), rising to ₹1,04,695 in Bangalore (Karnataka's 20% rate). Third-party insurance is IRDAI-mandated at approximately ₹7,897 for the first year; own-damage insurance adds ₹14,000 - ₹18,000 depending on the insurer and IDV chosen.
QWhat is the EMI for the Kawasaki Ninja 400?
With a 20% down payment (₹1.05 Lakh) on the ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom price, financing ₹4.19 Lakh at 9.5% interest over 36 months gives an approximate EMI of ₹13,200 per month. Extending to 48 months reduces the EMI to around ₹10,500 but increases total interest paid.
QHas the price of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 changed recently?
The ex-showroom price remained ₹5.24 Lakh throughout the Ninja 400's India lifecycle. Before discontinuation in May 2024, some dealers offered ₹30,000 - ₹40,000 discounts to clear remaining stock. Used 2022-2023 examples currently trade between ₹3.80 Lakh and ₹4.50 Lakh in the second-hand market.