| Engine | Suzuki DR-Z400SM | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 398 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 39 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 39 Nm (@6 600 RPM) | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 1.80 litre | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E, DENSO U24ESR-N | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 62.6 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.74 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 267 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki DR-Z400SM | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK520 KZO 110 links | |
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.96 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 2.733 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 2.285 (64 km/h) | 2.929 (58 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.733 (84 km/h) | 2.056 (82 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.375 (106 km/h) | 1.619 (104 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.09 (134 km/h) | 1.333 (126 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.863 (170 km/h) | 1.154 (146 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) |
| Chasis | Suzuki DR-Z400SM | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel frame | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 49mm USD fork, 260.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 276.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |