| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 70 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 62 Nm (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.39 kg/hp | 2.81 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 295 hp/Ton | 355 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | 2.088 |
| Final drive | 2.929 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (58 km/h) | 2.461 (84 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (82 km/h) | 1.777 (116 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (104 km/h) | 1.38 (150 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (126 km/h) | 1.125 (184 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (146 km/h) | 0.961 (215 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) | 0.851 (243 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |