| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki DR-Z400SM |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 398 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 39 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@6 600 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Single |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 1.70 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR8E, DENSO U24ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 8.25 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 302 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki DR-Z400SM |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | RK520 KZO 110 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 2.96 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.733 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 2.285 (40 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 1.733 (52 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.375 (66 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 1.09 (83 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 0.863 (106 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki DR-Z400SM |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Steel frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | 49mm USD fork, 10.24 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Monoshock, 10.87 in travel |