| Engine | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP3 | |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 119 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 68 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-3 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 8 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 62.1 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 41.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.50 lbs/hp | 7.47 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 713 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.219 | |
| Final drive | 2.929 | |
| 1. gear | 2.571 | 2.929 (36 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 | 2.056 (51 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 | 1.619 (65 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.381 | 1.333 (78 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 | 1.154 (91 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 | 1.037 (101 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum Diamond Frame | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | KYB 41mm USD, 5.12 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | KYB Monoshock, 4.80 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |