How much does a Kawasaki Z400 bike cost?
Starting at £4999, the Z400 sits in the middle of Kawasaki’s Super Naked range of bikes and is available as the base model, or the model shown here the Z400 Performance at £5499 which includes a titanium Akropovič exhaust (usually £569) and a pillion seat cover (usually £145) giving a saving of £215 over buying parts individually.
What’s the difference between a Z400 and z800?
A futuristic package which tones down the usual Z-series DNA and has more in common with the Z900 (or Z650) than the Z800 or Z1000, the Z400 runs a compact dual headlight setup in the single unit, with LED headlights, alongside ABS, an assist and slipper clutch and streetfighter themed LCD dash.
Is the Kawasaki Z400 a step up from the Ninja 300?
As a step up from the outgoing Z300, the Z400 offers an incredible upgrade, which mirrors the transformation that the Ninja 300 undertook when it became the Ninja 400.
Is the Kawasaki Z400 a road legal car?
The Kawasaki Z400 Performance adds a road-legal Akrapovič exhaust end can and a pillion seat cover for a £500 premium. Why not consider these other expert Kawasaki Zed model reviews, too?
Where was the launch of the Kawasaki Z400?
So when Kawasaki announced a Z400 using the Ninja 400 as a platform, I jumped at the opportunity to take one for a ride. It was snowing in Philly this weekend and the launch was in Southern California, but I am nothing if not a responsible company man willing to take any assignment, no matter how brutal.
What’s the difference between the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400?
Riders who liked the idea of the the Ninja 400, but aren’t fans of the sport styling, now have an alternative. Kawasaki feels that this will help attract more new riders, who are less likely to buy based on spec sheets and more likely to be influenced by styling. So for these potential riders, the Ninja 400 and Z400 are quite different, indeed.
Where are the mirrors on a Kawasaki Z400?
The one problem that presented itself on the Z400 that I wasn’t expecting was the mirrors. On the Ninja, the mirrors sit out on the front of the fairing and offer a clear rear view. On the Z400, the mirrors are mounted on the handlebar and presented nothing but a view of my forearms.
How big is the seat height on a Kawasaki Z400?
The Z400 claims an even lighter wet weight than the Ninja 400. At 364 pounds, this is one of the lightest street bikes on the market. Coupled with an unchanged 30.9-inch seat height, that makes this motorcycle extremely approachable. From the seat down to the slightly rearset footpegs,…