| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Honda XR 400R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 397 cc |
| Max power | 207 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 33 hp (@65 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 84 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Single |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 9.30:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 85.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 47.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 8.35 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 299 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Honda XR 400R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 2.826 | |
| Final drive | 3.0 | |
| 1. gear | 2.615 | |
| 2. gear | 1.842 | |
| 3. gear | 1.4 | |
| 4. gear | 1.12 | |
| 5. gear | 0.926 |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Honda XR 400R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter | Steel |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.69 in travel | 43 mm Showa Telescopic forks, 11.02 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.49 in travel | Showa Mono shock absorber, 11.81 in travel |