Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2024)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2024) takes 2 L of oil with a filter change (1.6 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2 L
Oil capacity (without filter)1.6 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)2.3 L
Coolant (radiator)1.3 LTotal system capacity
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent type antifreeze (Green), 50/50 soft water mix, freezing point -35°C
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list covering Ninja 400 (2018-2022) and Ninja 400 ABS (2018-2023) — this file extends to MY2024, past the list's stated range, on an unchanged engine.
Air filter (OEM)11013-0767Web-confirmed on Kawasaki's own parts site for Ninja 400/Z400.
Spark plug (OEM)NGK LMAR9G
Front brake pads (OEM)EBC FA197HHWeb-confirmed for Ninja 400/Z400.
Rear brake pads (OEM)EBC FA197HHWeb-confirmed — same part number front and rear.
Drive chainENUMA EK520SRO2, 106 Links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links106
Chain slack20–30 mm
Chain 15-link limit319 mmThis is a 20-link wear measurement (Kawasaki spec — standard 317.5-318.2 mm), not a 15-link measurement like Yamaha manuals use.
Front sprocket (OEM)14 T
Rear sprocket (OEM)41 T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear tire size150/60R17 M/C 66H
Front tire pressure200 kPa
Rear tire pressure225 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 3 or DOT 4 (front) / DOT 4 (rear)
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.3-4.7 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard 4.8-5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1.5 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard 2.92-3.08 mm