| Engine | Yamaha XSR700 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 689 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 74 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 49 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@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 Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.54 lbs/hp | 7.47 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 451 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XSR700 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.925 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (50 mph) | 2.929 (36 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 (67 mph) | 2.056 (51 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 (88 mph) | 1.619 (65 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (109 mph) | 1.333 (78 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 (130 mph) | 1.154 (91 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 (148 mph) | 1.037 (101 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XSR700 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 5.12 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |