| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 46 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 43 Nm (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 8 700 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.50 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.39 kg/hp | 4.13 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 295 hp/Ton | 242 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | FTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 520V0 112 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | 2.029 |
| Final drive | 2.929 | 2.733 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (58 km/h) | 3.285 (56 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (82 km/h) | 2.105 (88 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (104 km/h) | 1.6 (115 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (126 km/h) | 1.3 (142 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (146 km/h) | 1.15 (160 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) | 1.043 (177 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | Steel tubular diamond |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 122.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 105.00 mm travel |