| Engine | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 321 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 29 Nm (@9 000 RPM) | 38 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 245 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.1 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.95 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 253 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.043 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 3.071 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (62 km/h) | 2.929 (58 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.824 (85 km/h) | 2.056 (82 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.348 (115 km/h) | 1.619 (104 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.087 (143 km/h) | 1.333 (126 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.92 (169 km/h) | 1.154 (146 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.8 (194 km/h) | 1.037 (163 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | KYB USD, 129 mm travel | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |