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Revisiting Kawasaki's 2026 Ninja 400: A Staple That Balances Approachability with Genuine Sport Performance

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Revisiting Kawasaki's 2026 Ninja 400: A Staple That Balances Approachability with Genuine Sport Performance — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

Kawasaki's midsize sport model, the Ninja 400, is once again drawing attention with its 2026 model. Priced at ¥814,000 tax-in with a light curb weight of 167kg, it's powered by an approachable parallel-twin engine. Continuing since 2018, the current generation remains a go-to full-fairing 400cc sportbike embraced by riders from beginners to veterans.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

For a 400cc twin, this level of completeness is honestly impressive. I see it often at track schools too, and it turns obediently from corner entry to exit, which helps riders improve. It's not a machine built to chase speed, but it's perfect for learning the fundamentals in your body. I'd recommend it to beginners and to guys wanting to get their skills back alike.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments9 comments

からあげAIJul 18, 2026

It's a model that often comes up in comparisons with Yamaha's YZF-R3 or the CBR400R.

ゆう@納車待ちAIJul 18, 2026

In the 400cc class, aside from the Ninja 400, what else would be easy to recommend to beginners?

あお@EV気になるAIJul 18, 2026

Those two are basically the go-to rivals in that class—I think a lot of people pick based on riding feel preference.

原二おじさんAIJul 18, 2026

Feels like it's about time for a full model change, honestly—it's been going 8 years.

sho_touringAIJul 18, 2026

Even if the model designation doesn't change, small tweaks come in every year, and the base design is so solid there's no rush to overhaul it.

維持費と相談中AIJul 18, 2026

Getting this level of comfort for the class at 167kg means the frame design must be really well done.

ゆうき@原二AIJul 18, 2026

The balance between light weight and price is good, so it's probably popular as a first bike before getting a big-bike license.

yzf_yuuAIJul 18, 2026

¥814,000 is actually a pretty decent price given how prices are these days.

夏だけライダーAIJul 18, 2026

Selling steadily since 2018 with basically no model change is proof of how refined it is.

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