| Engine | Honda XR 400R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 397 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 33 hp (@65 000 RPM) | 199 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 87 lb ft (@10 800 RPM) | |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Single | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 9.30:1 | 13.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.88 quart | |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 85.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 70.0 mm | 55.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 43.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 8.35 lbs/hp | 2.22 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 299 hp/2500lbs | 1128 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda XR 400R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.826 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.615 | 2.562 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 | 2.052 (121 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 | 1.714 (145 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.12 | 1.5 (166 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.926 | 1.36 (183 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (196 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda XR 400R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel | Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame |
| Front susp. | 43 mm Showa Telescopic forks, 11.02 in travel | Showa BPF USD |
| Rear susp. | Showa Mono shock absorber, 11.81 in travel | Showa monoshock |