| Engine | Kawasaki Z400 | Honda CBR 400RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 45 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 56 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 39 Nm (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.00 litre | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9G | ngk cr9eh-9, nd u27fer-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.8 mm | 42.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 26.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.71 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 269 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12v 6ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z400 | Honda CBR 400RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | 2.117 |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (73 km/h) | 3.308 |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (104 km/h) | 2.353 |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (132 km/h) | 1.875 |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (160 km/h) | 1.591 |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (185 km/h) | 1.435 |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (205 km/h) | 1.318 |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z400 | Honda CBR 400RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Trellis frame | Twin spar aluminum |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | 41 mm Showa Telescopic forks |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Showa |