2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400-abs KRT Edition

This 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 abs KRT Edition arrived last weekend on consignment.  It was purchased new May 2020 from Mud Motorsports in Martinsville, Indiana.  The KRT edition really stands out with it’s racing graphics, but this one also turns heads because it has a great sounding Akropovic slip on.   With such low miles and a move out west, the first service never was completed, it also needed a new battery, It had been parked for a bit so we went over it, performed the service and detail. It also came with lowering links and a modified side stand in place, we ended up replacing both side stand and link with easily adjustable ones.  This will allow it back to stock height where we have it set now, or easily adjust if a new owner needs it lower.  Service techs gave it a big thumbs up, it looks, runs and sounds fantastic.  There are slight signs on both sides it may have been tipped in the parking lot, but very minor.  We have both factory keys, our service records, the owners manual and a clean IN title.

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Light, Smooth and Cool

Having previously ridden Kawasaki’s Ninja 650 and the Z250 naked, I had a rough idea of what to expect from the Ninja 400, but even before I sat on the bike, I was amazed at how easy it was to maneuver – it felt lighter than its listed weight.  Once astride that low saddle, there was a noticeable lack of the ‘cowboy stance’ thanks to the narrowed front and sides of the saddle, which has been combined with a narrowed back end of the engine. Shorter riders will certainly appreciate this feature. The seat’s also well-padded; more so than the 300, with the result being more comfort, both in general riding and on longer stints.  The riding position is closer to upright than sports, thanks to that narrowed front seat section, as well as the footpeg placement and clip-on bars that are actually mounted on top of the fork, rather than down its length.  Instrumentation is comprehensive for a smaller bike and is actually the same dash unit from the Ninja 650, with an analogue tacho, gear position indicator and shift light in the central display, flanked by a large, easy-to-read digital speedo to the right with functions like the fuel gauge, trip meter and engine temperature, while the warning lights are on the left.

The Assist and Slipper Clutch from the Ninja 300 carries over to the 400, but Kawasaki are claiming 20 per cent lighter clutch action on the new model. From start-up, I found the clutch action to be ridiculously light, with absolutely no effort required – silky smooth clutch operation is always welcome!  Summing up, the Ninja 400’s performance, light weight, comfortable riding position and maneuverability all exceeded my pre-ride impressions, so I’m sure it’ll impress first-time riders, too. But of all the boxes it ticked, the biggest for me was its styling.

Deposits

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Financing

For our European and American made motorcycles, Seattle Used Bikes works with FreedomRoad Financial – a national powersports lending company who are motorcycle enthusiasts and understand the rider lifestyle.

Credit Cards

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Fine Print

Prices for motorcycles do not include sales tax, any applicable finance or licensing fees, and up to a $200 documentation charge may be added – to cover our costs for processing the paperwork involved in the purchase of your motorcycle. All prices, specifications, and availability subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the most current information.