In November last year, Kawasaki released a new car Kawasaki Ninja 400, which is said to be replacing the Kawasaki Ninja 300, which has not been redesigned for many years.
According to the domestic sales volume of Kawasaki in 2017, although the sales volume in 2016 has increased, the 250-disc segment has been squeezed. After the Dharma representative at the Kawasaki dealership, Kawasaki will cancel the 250-displacement in the future. The model, the 400-displacement model will become the lowest-displacement model for Kawasaki in the country, which means that the Kawasaki Ninja 400 is likely to be introduced in the future.
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▲Ninja 400
As a mid-to-low-displacement sports car, the main competitors of the Ninja 400 are the KTM RC390 and the Honda CBR500R. The foreign media also compared the three models, and the Ninja 400 became the winner.
Take a look at the following new changes and you will understand what the Ninja 400 can stand out from.
Larger center console
From the picture, compared to the same level of the car, the new Ninja 400's center console gives the first impression that it is a large space, the outward tilting handle, the huge fuel tank design, you can just right when bending Put your legs close to the tank. Even at high speeds, when you are behind the windshield, the car can give you the illusion of a public upgrade.
The Ninja 400 features a more traditional LCD display with a pointer and LCD negative LCD combination. Even if you ride under the noon light, the display still has good reading performance.
Block seats bring cramped seating space
The Ninja 400's seat has a block-like layout, which can be seen directly from the picture to the small space, especially the width and height of the rear seat is bound to bring a poor ride experience to the rear passengers. A common problem with sports cars.
The front seats are relatively comfortable, and with their lighter and shorter wheelbase, the car's turn becomes more flexible and lightweight.
In terms of storage, you can also increase the space by installing side boxes on both sides.
Increased displacement
Kawasaki's new Ninja 400 uses a newly developed 8-valve dual camshaft inline two-cylinder water-cooled engine with a displacement of 398cc, an official maximum power of 33.6 kW, and a maximum torque of 38 Nm. Compared to the previous 300cc version, there are many power and torque. Upgrade.
In addition, its EFI system provides clean, accurate throttle response and very linear output feedback. This design increases the ride quality of the rider and passenger.
Equipped with a new suspension
The new suspension and the new frame are the highlights of the new Ninja 400, while the rear suspension setting of the body is soft, which is adjustable for the 5-stage spring preload. It is worth mentioning that the front brake lever is not equipped with adjustable damping design, and the brake lever length is short, but because of its ABS performance can always maintain a good braking effect.
Lower sitting position
Thanks to the design of the narrow seat, the fit between you and the body is increased. Especially at medium and high speeds, you only need to concentrate on the front. Of course, it’s a little uncomfortable to ride in the lower sitting position for a long time, but this is also the charm of the sports car.
Gearbox performs well
For the gearbox, the Ninja 400 is equipped with an international 6-speed transmission and equipped with a slip clutch. When you ride, you know exactly when to shift gears. The damping of the clutch lever is designed to be moderate and allows the rider to quickly Adapted to.
One of the benefits of the slip clutch is that it can effectively suppress the force at the time of high-speed downshifting, making the rear wheel more stable.
Good braking performance
In addition, the Ninja 400 front fork and brake discs have a thicker design than the Ninja 300. The new frame is equipped with new suspensions and brakes, which shows that Kawasaki has invested in the new car without hesitation.
The Ninja 400 also features Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 sports tires with five-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels. Provides a good grip on the pavement.
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a good new choice for entry-level and experienced sports car drivers. Its increased displacement, good configuration, almost the same price as the Ninja300, plus Kawasaki's good reputation in sports models.
It is foreseeable that the new Ninja 400 from Kawasaki will be highly competitive in the low- and medium-displacement sports car market.
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