Kawasaki Z400 vs Yamaha SR400 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	The handling is very smooth and comfortable  Impressive appeal and sporty design Induction roar of this beast is intense at higher revs Read More	Timeless retro styling with authentic design Reliable air-cooled 399cc single-cylinder engine Plush suspension for a comfortable ride Kick-start feature for a classic feel Compact and agile, ideal for urban commuting Read More
Things we don't like	It's difficult to switch between 2nd to 3rd gear and that can be a bit tricky In dark places, the headlights fall short Read More	Lack of modern amenities like ABS Limited power for highway cruising Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	399 cc	399 cc
Maximum Power	52.3 hp	22.9 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	12 L
Clutch Type	Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	8.5:1
Engine Type	Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC, 2-Valves
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	70 mm x 51.8 mm	87 mm x 67.2 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	38 Nm	27.4 Nm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air-Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	6500 rpm
No. Of Cylinder	--	1
Valves Per Cylinder	--	2

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Street
Seat Height	785 mm	785 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm	1410 mm
Kerb Weight	165 kg	174 kg
Length	1990 mm	2085 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	800 mm	750 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	130 mm
Height	1055 mm	1095 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	TCI

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Dual Shock
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	125 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R18
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	110/90 R18
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	90/100 R18
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	Steel Double Cradle Steel Double Cradle
Side Wings	Yes	--

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Drum Drum
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	--