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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Kawasaki Z400: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (2020) and the Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 43 hp, Kawasaki Z400 45 hp.
  • Torque: Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 37 Nm, Kawasaki Z400 38 Nm.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (2020)43
  • Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)45 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (2020)37
  • Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)38 (best)

Weight kg

  • Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (2020)151
  • Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)167

Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 — photo by KTM AG
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
2020
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Front three-quarter view of a 2019 Kawasaki Z400 — photo by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima
Kawasaki Z400
2019-present
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CategoryNakedNaked
Years20202019-present
Engine373.0 ccm (22.76 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection399cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves - shares its engine architecture with the Ninja 400
Cylinders12
Displacement373 cc399 cc
Power43 hp @ 9,000 rpm45 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm38 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed, PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated, Chain (final drive)6-speed manual with chain final drive; assist & slipper clutch
Final drivechainchain
Weight151 kg (dry)167 kg (wet)
Seat height835 mm785 mm
Fuel capacity9.5 L14 LBest
Front suspensionWP USD fork41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, approximately 120mm travel
Rear suspensionWP monoshockUni-Trak linkage, single gas-charged shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload, approximately 130mm travel
Brake systemABSDual disc front and rear, Nissin ABS standard
Front brakeDouble disc. Four-piston calipers., 320 mm310mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper (Nissin)
Rear brakeSingle disc. ABS, 230 mm220mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper
Front tire110/70-R17110/70-17
Rear tire150/60-R17150/60-17
QuickshifterNot availableNot available
Launch priceNot availableUSD 4,799 (US)
  • Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.