| Engine | Honda Rebel 300 | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 286 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 27 hp | 45 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 19 lb ft | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 1.89 quart | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9G | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 63.0 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 13.47 lbs/hp | 8.18 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 185 hp/2500lbs | 305 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda Rebel 300 | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (45 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (65 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (82 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (99 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (115 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (127 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda Rebel 300 | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Trellis frame | |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.76 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 3.78 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |