| Engine | Honda CB400SF | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | NC42E | |
| Displacement | 399 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 53 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) |
| Max torque | 28 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) | 80 lb ft (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NKG CR8EH9, DENSO U24FER9 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 55.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.11 lbs/hp | 3.53 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 308 hp/2500lbs | 707 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V - 8.6Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB400SF | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.171 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.933 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 3.307 (45 mph) | 2.6 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.294 (65 mph) | 1.95 (90 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.75 (85 mph) | 1.6 (110 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.421 (105 mph) | 1.389 (127 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.24 (120 mph) | 1.238 (142 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (132 mph) | 1.136 (155 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB400SF | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, double cradle | Aluminium beam twin spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.91 in travel |