| Engine | Honda Rebel 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 27 hp | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 27 Nm | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 6.78 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 147 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| Gearbox | Honda Rebel 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (58 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (82 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (104 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (126 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (146 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda Rebel 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 121.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 96.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |