| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 27 hp |
| Max torque | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 19 lb ft |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 7 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 34.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.47 lbs/hp | 14.94 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 167 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (36 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (51 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (65 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (78 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (91 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (101 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.76 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Dual shocks, 3.78 in travel |