New 400cc Kawasaki models!

[Kampfer]

An ER4-N, ER4-F and a Ninja 400R model has been announced!

 

It's nice to see that finally after so many years there's finally a new 400cc sports bike =). Looks abit like a green Fazer though..

 

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/269045/images/01ninja400r.jpg

 

Source : http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/june/jun2310-new-400cc-kawasaki-models/

[geekster]

Looks promising. I used to ride the legendary zx400r and hands down its the best bike i've owned. But then again our local kawa agent might not bring all of the bikes in.

[white_angel]

400cc fairing bike.. WATCH OUT FOR THE INSURANCE!

[Blahhh]

The 400cc Ninja, looks like it be the same parallel twin engine like its 250cc version? (from what I see from the pic, only two headers).. the original zx-4 is inline-4 right?

 

Doesn't matter, still will be a sweet ride. Hope Evershine bring those in. I am soooooo sick of CBR4s and RVFs man.

[themostestultimategenius]

Woah, there's finally a new 400cc sports bike on the market to replace the ancient RVFs and CBR400s.

[rocklobster]

Woah, there's finally a new 400cc sports bike on the market to replace the ancient RVFs and CBR400s.

 

amen!

 

been looking for a nice 2A bike that isant 1/2 my age.... but can look to spend ard 12-14k machine price?

[Blahhh]

If both this 400R and ER-4N are out in SG.. I am going to be in one hell of a dilemma. I love naked bikes but I also want to a ride a kawa sportsbike... damn!!

[Winners]

Damned...... The Ninja sure looks nice indeed, but heard that KAWA parts are expensive and hard to get here, and even worse if it's made in Japan. Wonder how the price is going to be? For me, if it's below S$14k (with COE), it's definitely worth a consideration, but knowing Evershine's profit, I doubt they will sell for that price.

[biting_point]

Looks very promising..

Hope they come in other colours..

 

there's already a retail price displayed, which is abt $11k at the current exchange rate..

[Dafanshu]

wonder if they do sell in yellow colour. nice

[DM]

but it's still a kawa, won't be as popular as the other japanese brands as usual.. if only there was an authorised agent like boon siew or hong leong..

[mattman8881]

All details and pics taken from http://www.kawasaki-motors.com/

 

Specs translated from Google Translator, so dun blame me if translation not accurate... Naked's spec all same as fairing except those in green..

 

http://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/kinfo/11new/ex400c/11EX400CBF_LIM-b.jpghttp://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/kinfo/11new/ex400c/11EX400CBF_BLK-b.jpg http://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/kinfo/11new/er400b/11ER400BBF_BLK-b.jpghttp://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/kinfo/11new/er400b/11ER400BBF_RED-b.jpg

 

Ninja 400R SPECIFICATION / ER-4N

 

Type: Parallel two-cylinder water-cooled 4-stroke / DOHC4 valves

Capacity (cm 3): 399

 

Bore x Stroke (mm): 68.4×54.3

Compression ratio: 11.0:1

Maximum output: 32 kW(43 PS)/9,500rpm

Max torque: 37N・m(3.7 kgf・m)/7,500 rpm

Ignition system: E-type transistor advance angle

Lubrication system: Semi-Dry sump

Starting method: Serufusutata

Fuel supply system: Fuel Injection

Transmission type: Always chew stage return 06

Clutch type: Wet multi-plate

Drive system: Chain

Gear ratio:

Speed 1: 3.000(42/14)

Speed 2: 2.166(39/18)

3-speed: 1.640(41/25)

4-speed: 1.360(34/25)

5-speed: 1.192(31/26)

6-speed: 1.040(26/25)

Primary reduction ratio: 2.095(88/42)

Secondary reduction ratio: 3.066(46/15)

Frame Model Diamond

 

Tire size:

Front : 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C(69W) 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

 

Brakes Model:

Front: Dual Disc 300mm (outside diameter)

Rear: Single disc 220mm (outside diameter)

 

Suspension type:

Front: Telescopic (inner tube diameter of 41mm)

Rear: Swing arm

 

Length (mm): 2,100

Width (mm): 760

Height (mm): 1,200 / 1,100

Seat height (mm): 790 / 785

Center distance (mm): 1,410 / 1,405

Ground clearance (mm): 145 / 140

Vehicle weight (kg): 203 / 199

Fuel tank capacity (L): 15.0

Engine oil capacity (L): 2.4

[mild_slevin]

look at it closer, the so call Ninja 400R is actually a faired version of the ER4N.

Too many similarities, its exhaust, seat, rear fender, front fork and fender etc, kind of like FZ6 and Fazer 6. Was expecting a new ZX-4R Ninja, but the new 400 does look cool for ER4N. The head cowl does resemble its senior ZX-6R, like others mention kawa still a small population in sillypore. Shall see if they would set "foot" on our shores and rule the streets!

 

Pls don't market these babes at a crazy price!

Edited June 24, 2010 by mild_slevin

[Blahhh]

If the OTR price is right, there's a possibility ER-4N will be the bike to finally able to finally trump the almighty super 4.. 400cc parallel twin might not be able to fare against inline4's top-end but is decent enough for SG roads. 2plugs and 2.4L EO, so basic maintenance is cheaper. The rest 3 brakepads, 160 rear tyre etc are roughly the same. Hope the price is right man..

[geekster]

43PS for horsepower. not bad......

[lycan]

hmm..

 

how heavy can it support?

 

me + my pillon quite heaavy..

 

but s4 can tahan.

 

max 179KG. lol

[Jundeang]

with high forehead and banana seat.. looks kind of like....

 

luo han yu..

 

 

 

i rather the street version.. =(

[brascoboy]

hope this bikes comes to sg, at a good price

[swoosh]

hope this bikes comes to sg, at a good price

 

as at today

 

649,000.00 JPY = 10,091.11 SGD

[Tachnicolour]

wonder how much the import taxes will add up to

[hachi]

Hmm...Look promising..Put some green into the S4 infested 2A market.......

If priced right it might took the Class 2A by storm...

[ghost04]

is it here already??

i think i saw it yesterday nite...green...tail looks low front looks like ninja 250...no exhaust can be seen as it is dark...

[Kampfer]

is it here already??

i think i saw it yesterday nite...green...tail looks low front looks like ninja 250...no exhaust can be seen as it is dark...

 

I don't think it even started selling in Japan.. haha.. No way can it be here already .

Edited June 27, 2010 by biting_point

[swoosh]

is it here already??

i think i saw it yesterday nite...green...tail looks low front looks like ninja 250...no exhaust can be seen as it is dark...

 

I don't think it even started selling in Japan.. haha.. No way can it be here already .

 

Probably he saw the 650 version, it should on sale in Japan since it is priced in kawa japan website.

[CSV]

looks promising, something to finally refresh the 2a market.