KTM 390 Duke versus Kawasaki Z 400
KTM 390 Duke
Naked
Kawasaki Z 400
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024
RRP 6.299 €
RRP 6.445 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Very good technical equipment
- modern cockpit
- Agile handling
- Engine with an astonishing amount of pressure
Pros:
- manoeuvrable, agile and accessible bike
- high-revving engine
- Precise handling despite simple chassis
- brakes well because it is light
- conveys a lot of driving pleasure
Cons:
- a bit too small for taller riders
- Sound could be heartier
- Lambda probe underneath the manifold catches the eye
Cons:
- outdated cockpit
- limited pillion seating comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.367 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.990 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 167 kg
Length : 1.990 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 167 kg
Engine
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 52 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 52 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 358 km
Performance: 45 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 358 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorber with adjustable spring base (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70R17
Rear tyres: 150/60R17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorber with adjustable spring base (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70R17
Rear tyres: 150/60R17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc petal, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc petal, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
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Conclusion: Fun in bags
The Kawasaki Z400 is a simple but very good A2 machine. Due to its agile engine and precise chassis, it conveys a lot of driving pleasure. In any case, it doesn't need to shy away from the comparison to the other A2 naked bikes. It makes a mature and solid impression. The operation is simple and due to the low weight and easy handling, the Z400 is particularly suitable for beginners. But even old hands should have a lot of fun with the Z400, at least that was the case with us.The test machine was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in Sankt Michaelisdonn . There she stands as a demonstrator and is happy about a lot of test drives. Just around the corner there are great country roads where you can really let it rip! Of course, Heller & Soltau (here in Google Maps) also has all the other Kawasakis in the shop and also sells motorcycles from Husqvarna. A visit is always worthwhile and the coffee is served fresh several times a day.
