Baby Ninja Tyre Size
Every version of Kawasaki’s mini-Ninja has been fitted with a different combination of tyre sizes.
Ninja 250 (2008 – 2011): Front 110/70-17 and Rear 130/70-17
Ninja 300 (2012 – 2017): Front 110/70-17 and Rear 140/70-17
Ninja 400 (2018 – on): Front 110/70-17 and Rear 150/60-17
Check out our Kawasaki ZX-4RR tyre guide here for the best options for this new model.
You can use our motorcycle tyre size finder to input these sizes and see all the motorcycle tyres available.
Kawasaki Ninja History
A 250-four-stroke was never going to set the world on fire but if you’re upgrading from a 125, the likes of the Ninja 250, CBR250 and KTM 200 all made for an exciting A2-friendly progression into the world of ‘big’ bikes.
The Ninja has grown in engine capacity over the years and the latest Ninja 400 is more of a ‘small big bike’ than an oversized 125. A trellis frame, 41mm forks, twin piston caliper (with a single brake disc from a ZZR1400) and a nip and tuck of weight saving everywhere makes the Ninja 400 a brilliant first sportsbike for A2 riders.
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 Stock Tyres
The Ninja 400 comes with Dunlop GPR300 tyres as standard. While these are better than the IRC tyres that came on the Ninja 300 and 250 they’re still not brilliant tyres.Â
The Best Tyres for the Ninja 250, 300 and 400
The great thing about having poor-quality tyres as standard is that when you change your tyres, pretty much anything you fit will make the bike feel better!
Our recommendations below are tyres that work really well on the small Ninja, bringing out the best in the bike’s handling and giving you more feel and confidence in all conditions.
Sporty Road
Tyres specifically designed to work well with lightweight bikes.
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT – Excellent dual-compound option
Commuter / All Weather
Anlas Tournee Sport – Good budget option
Michelin Road 6 – Only available in 150-rear but brilliant tyres
Sticky Road / Trackday:
Bridgestone R11 – Pretty much the same tyre as the ZX-10RR comes on
Ninja 250, 300 and 400 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
We’d run 33psi in the front and 36psi in the rear.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
