| Engine | Honda XR 400R | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 397 cc | 499 cc |
| Max power | 33 hp (@65 000 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | |
| Management | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 9.30:1 | 10.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH9 | |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 85.0 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Stroke | 70.0 mm | 59.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.79 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 264 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| Gearbox | Honda XR 400R | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.826 | 1.947 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.615 | 3.461 (70 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 | 2.235 (109 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 | 1.75 (139 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.12 | 1.478 (165 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.926 | 1.28 (191 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (216 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda XR 400R | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
| Front susp. | 43 mm Showa Telescopic forks, 280.00 mm travel | 37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Showa Mono shock absorber, 300.00 mm travel | Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel) |