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The 2026 model year of Kawasaki's parallel-twin naked, the 'Z400,' has arrived. Its 398cc engine produces a maximum 48PS, with a curb weight of 166kg, seat height of 785mm, and a price of 770,000 yen. For 2026, the main frame switches to gold, with refreshed colors and decals throughout.
Compared to the old model, the 2026 Z400's main frame turning gold instantly tightens up the look. A parallel-twin 398cc putting out 48PS - these numbers, inherited from the Ninja 400, are trustworthy. The colors and decals have also been refreshed, sharpening the Sugomi design even further. Mature underneath, refreshed on the outside - I like this Kawasaki approach.
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A 785mm seat height should give an average-sized rider decent margin on ground reach.
Being another parallel-twin 400, I'm curious how it stacks up against the CB400 Super Four too.
¥770,000 seems like a pretty standard price point for the 400cc class.
It feels like the whole 400cc class has crept up into the upper ¥700k range, so this seems right in line with the market.
48PS at 166kg gives a power-to-weight ratio that puts it on the nimbler side for a naked.
The gold frame is a nice touch—it gives off a different character from the Ninja series, more distinctly Z.
Just changing the frame color completely shifts the visual impression—it's a subtle but effective refresh.
