Kawasaki 400 Discontinued In India: Company Delists Bike From Website, New Ninja 500 To Take On Responsibility

Kawasaki Ninja 400 Discontinued In India: Kawasaki has decided to discontinue the Ninja 400 model in India. This move comes after the launch of the new Kawasaki Ninja 500, which has now taken the place of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 in the Indian market as well as in international markets. 

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The Kawasaki Ninja 400 was initially introduced to replace the Kawasaki Ninja 300 in India. However, due to the localised parts for the Ninja 300, they managed to price it competitively, leading to continued demand. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 was brought into India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), resulting in a higher price that wasn't very practical for buyers. This is one reason why the Ninja 300 continues to be available even after multiple years, while the Ninja 400 has been discontinued.

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 was known for its sleek design, responsive chassis and smooth parallel-twin engine that offered a thrilling experience. Now, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has taken over from the Ninja 400. It features a larger displacement, parallel-twin engine along with new front and rear designs. Additionally, it comes equipped with a digital LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity. However, some enthusiasts would have preferred the Ninja 500 SE variant for its attractive Kawasaki green colour and modern TFT display.

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 was powered by a 399 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine producing 44 bhp at and 37 Nm of torque, while being mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In comparison, the new Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by a 451 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. This engine generates a power output of 45 bhp and 42.6 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

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Currently, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 faces competition from models like the Aprilia RS 457, KTM RC 390 and Yamaha YZF R3 in India. The shift from the Ninja 400 to the Ninja 500 represents Kawasaki's strategy to offer updated and competitive options in the supersport segment.