| Engine | Honda XR 400R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 397 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 33 hp (@65 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) | |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Single | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 9.30:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 85.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 70.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.35 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 299 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda XR 400R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.826 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.615 | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.12 | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.926 | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda XR 400R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | 43 mm Showa Telescopic forks, 11.02 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Showa Mono shock absorber, 11.81 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |