Welcome back to Inside Motorcycles’ online Commuter Bike series and a look at the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400.
With an increasing number of urban residents turning to motorcycles as a method of commuting to and from work and around town, we have created this unique video series to focus on this growing segment. Every month a test rider will be invited to join us for a ride through one of Canada’s major urban centres and then provide their thoughts on whether or not the motorcycle measures up in each of the following categories:
• Affordability
• Performance and handling
• Appeal to new riders
• Capacity / Utility
• Overall styling
On behalf of all of us at Inside Motorcycles, I hope that you enjoy this series and encourage you to send us your thoughts and feedback.
Patrick Lambie, Managing Editor, Inside Motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400
Technical Specifications:
• MSRP: starting at $5,799
• Engine: Liquid-cooled, Parallel-twin
• Displacement: 399 cc
• Weight: 164 kg (362 lb), wet
• Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
• Fuel Capacity: 14 L
Test rider: Patrick Lambie
Occupation: Managing Editor, Inside Motorcycles
Years of riding experience: 25
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2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 – Score Card |
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Affordability |
✔ |
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Performance and handling |
✔ |
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Appeal to new riders |
✔ |
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Capacity / Utility |
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Overall Styling |
✔ |
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