| Engine | Honda CB500F | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 46 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 31 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 700 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.37 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 9.11 lbs/hp | 7.47 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 274 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | FTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB500F | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 520V0 112 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.029 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 2.733 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 3.285 (35 mph) | 2.929 (36 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (55 mph) | 2.056 (51 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (71 mph) | 1.619 (65 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (88 mph) | 1.333 (78 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.15 (99 mph) | 1.154 (91 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.043 (110 mph) | 1.037 (101 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB500F | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel tubular diamond | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.80 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.13 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |