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Kawasaki Ninja 400

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Ninja 400 Variants & Prices

₹5.24 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
399cc
Power
44.7bhp
Mileage
26.7kmpl
Weight
168kg
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02 / Variants

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Variants and Ex-Showroom Price India

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 came to India in a single, fully-specified variant: the Ninja 400 ABS BS6, priced at ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom in Delhi. This was always the plan - Kawasaki brought the Ninja 400 as a CBU (completely built-up) import from Thailand, a decision that simplified the variant lineup but also hardwired the price ceiling.

The standard variant includes dual-channel ABS (not an optional extra), a slip-and-assist clutch, full all-LED lighting, and the H2-inspired trellis frame. In international markets like Japan and the United States, Kawasaki offered a KRT (Kawasaki Racing Team) Edition variant in Lime Green with track-themed graphics - but India only ever received the standard Lime Green livery with no variant differentiation.

At ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom, this pricing placed the Ninja 400 directly above the Aprilia RS 457 (₹4.22 Lakh), which launched with a 457cc engine, a 5-inch TFT display, multiple riding modes, and traction control. The Ninja 400 carried brand pedigree, twin-cylinder refinement, and a lighter chassis, but the value equation was increasingly difficult as more feature-rich rivals entered at lower prices.

For buyers in Delhi the on-road price was approximately ₹5.91 Lakh. In Bangalore, Karnataka's higher road tax structure pushed the on-road price to ₹6.54 Lakh - nearly ₹2.32 Lakh above the Aprilia RS 457's Delhi on-road cost. That gap was simply too wide for most buyers to bridge on brand loyalty alone.

SpecStandard
Price₹ 5,23,985
Engine399 cc
Max Power44.7 bhp
Mileage (ARAI)26.7 kmpl
ABS—
WheelsAlloy
Start TypeSelf Start
Tyres—
Colours2

At ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom, the Ninja 400 was the most expensive sub-500cc parallel-twin in India throughout its run. The absence of variant choice was simultaneously a strength and a limitation: buyers received a fully specified machine with no stripped-down option diluting the range, but there was also no flagship trim with riding modes or improved display for those willing to pay more. With the Ninja 400 now discontinued, Kawasaki's current equivalent is the Ninja 500 (from ₹5.66 Lakh) - which offers 451cc, a larger windscreen, and a notably better instrument cluster for only a small premium over the old Ninja 400.

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow many variants does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 come in?▾
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 was available in a single variant in India: the Ninja 400 ABS BS6, priced at ₹5.24 Lakh ex-showroom Delhi. No stripped-down non-ABS base or a premium track edition was offered in the Indian market at any point during its run.
QWhat features are standard on the Kawasaki Ninja 400?▾
The single India-market variant includes dual-channel ABS, a slip-and-assist clutch, all-LED lighting front and rear, a trellis frame, and a 14 L fuel tank as standard. There were no optional equipment packs or factory accessories bundles offered through Kawasaki India.
QWhich Kawasaki Ninja 400 variant offers best value?▾
With only one variant in India at ₹5.24 Lakh, the real comparison is against rivals. Against the Aprilia RS 457 at ₹4.22 Lakh with a 5-inch TFT and traction control, the Ninja 400 asks buyers to pay ₹1+ Lakh more for lighter weight and parallel-twin refinement - value depends entirely on which attributes matter most to you.
QDoes the Kawasaki Ninja 400 get dual-channel ABS on all variants?▾
Yes. Dual-channel ABS is standard on the single India-market variant - there was no non-ABS option. The system covers both front (286 mm) and rear (193 mm) petal discs, and is calibrated progressively enough not to intrude during normal spirited riding.