| Engine | Suzuki SV650 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 645 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 75 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 Nm (@8 100 RPM) | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 81.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 62.6 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.63 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 380 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki SV650 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525V8 | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (58 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 2.056 (82 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (104 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (126 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 1.154 (146 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (163 km/h) |
| Chasis | Suzuki SV650 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Trellis steel frame | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 125.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Link-type suspension | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |