Perfect Fitment Guide
Kawasaki
Ninja 400
Best Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 400
Find premium sport and sport-touring tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 400 with OEM tyre sizes, buying guidance, maintenance tips, expert recommendations, and FAQs.
Overview
About Kawasaki Ninja 400
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
399 cc, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-Twinpower
Model-year and market dependentweight
366 lb (approximately 166 kg) for 2022 US specificationwheel Type
17-inch Alloytyre Type
TubelessFront Tyre Size
110/70 R17Rear Tyre Size
150/60 R17Recommended Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 400
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Sport Touring110/70 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 110/70 ZR17 M/C 54W TL Front Tyre
Price₹19,300
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Sport Touring150/60 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 150/60 ZR17 M/C 66W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹26,700
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Sport Touring110/70 R17
Michelin Pilot Street Radial 110/70 R17 M/C 54H TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹14,900
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Sport Touring150/60 R17
Michelin Pilot Street Radial 150/60 R17 M/C 66H TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹19,300
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Super Sport110/70 ZR17
Eurogrip Protorq Extreme 110/70 ZR17 M/C 54W TL Front Tyre
Price₹6,990
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Super Sport150/60 ZR17
Eurogrip Protorq Extreme 150/60 ZR17 M/C 66W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹8,380
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Super Sport110/70 ZR17
Apollo Alpha H1 110/70 ZR17 M/C 54W TL Front Tyre
Price₹5,500
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Super Sport150/60 ZR17
Apollo Alpha H1 150/60 ZR17 M/C 66W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹6,900
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Sport Touring110/70 ZR17
Reise TraceRad 01 110/70 ZR17 M/C 54W TL Front Tyre
Price₹5,500
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Sport Touring150/60 ZR17
Reise TraceRad 01 150/60 ZR17 M/C 66W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹6,620
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Super Sport110/70 ZR17
CEAT SportRad 110/70 ZR17 54W M/C TL Front Tyre
Price₹5,700
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Super Sport150/60 ZR17
CEAT SportRad 150/60 ZR17 66W M/C TL Rear Tyre
Price₹7,700
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a lightweight sport motorcycle designed for agile handling and everyday performance.
- Correct tyre sizes preserve steering geometry, suspension balance, and handling stability.
- Premium sport compounds improve cornering grip, braking confidence, and acceleration traction.
- Sport-touring compounds provide a better balance of grip, mileage, and comfort for daily use.
- Strong tyre construction helps maintain stability during highway riding.
- Reliable wet and dry grip improves safety during changing Indian road conditions.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before long rides.
- Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and bulges.
- Maintain Kawasaki's recommended tyre pressure for your exact model year.
- Balance wheels after every tyre replacement.
- Inspect tyres after potholes or hard impacts.
- Avoid aggressive riding on badly worn tyres.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM sizes: 110/70R17 front and 150/60R17 rear.
- Choose sport-touring tyres for daily commuting and highway riding.
- Choose sport tyres when cornering performance is the priority.
- Check load and speed ratings before purchase.
- Check manufacturing date before installation.
- Use matching front and rear tyre models whenever possible.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Rear tyre wear from repeated acceleration.
- Uneven tread wear caused by incorrect tyre pressure.
- Reduced wet grip as tread depth decreases.
- Wheel vibration caused by improper balancing.
- Flat spotting after prolonged storage.
- Reduced grip from ageing or hardened rubber.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose premium sport-touring tyres for mixed everyday use.
- Choose sport tyres when maximum cornering grip is more important than mileage.
- Keep the OEM 110/70R17 and 150/60R17 dimensions.
- Check tyre pressure before every highway ride.
- Replace both tyres together when practical.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
Real-World Fitment
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ninja 400 uses a 110/70R17 front tyre and a 150/60R17 rear tyre.
Kawasaki parts catalogues for the 2022 and 2024 Ninja 400 list Dunlop GPR-300F at the front and Dunlop GPR-300 at the rear.
Yes. The Ninja 400 uses tubeless tyres on 17-inch wheels.
Premium sport-touring tyres are well suited to daily and highway riding, while sport tyres are better when cornering performance is the priority.
The OEM 110/70R17 front and 150/60R17 rear sizes are recommended for maintaining the motorcycle's designed handling characteristics.
Replace tyres when tread reaches the wear indicators, grip deteriorates, or cracks, cuts, bulges, or other structural damage appears.