| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 12 245 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 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 4 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 44.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.47 lbs/hp | 8.71 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 286 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | 3.043 |
| Final drive | 2.929 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (36 mph) | 2.5 (39 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (51 mph) | 1.824 (53 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (65 mph) | 1.348 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (78 mph) | 1.087 (89 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (91 mph) | 0.92 (105 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (101 mph) | 0.8 (120 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | Steel trellis |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel | KYB USD, 129 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel |