| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Z300 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 296 cc |
| Max power | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 39 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 27 Nm (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 13 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 10.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 49.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.39 kg/hp | 4.36 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 295 hp/Ton | 229 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Z300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | 3.087 |
| Final drive | 2.929 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (58 km/h) | 2.714 (61 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (82 km/h) | 1.789 (93 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (104 km/h) | 1.409 (118 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (126 km/h) | 1.16 (143 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (146 km/h) | 1.0 (166 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) | 0.857 (194 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Z300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | Diamond steel tube |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | 37mm Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 132.00 mm travel |