| Engine | Suzuki GSR600 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 96 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@9 600 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.47 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSR600 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.926 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 2.785 (64 mph) | 2.929 (36 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (89 mph) | 2.056 (51 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (112 mph) | 1.619 (65 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.36 (132 mph) | 1.333 (78 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.208 (148 mph) | 1.154 (91 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.08 (165 mph) | 1.037 (101 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSR600 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |