Kawasaki Z400 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 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	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance 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	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	399 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	52.3 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	14 L
Clutch Type	Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	11.2:1
Engine Type	Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	70 mm x 51.8 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Maximum Torque	38 Nm	29.6 Nm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	10750 rpm
No. Of Cylinder	--	2
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	785 mm	780 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm	1380 mm
Kerb Weight	165 kg	169 kg
Length	1990 mm	2090 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	800 mm	730 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	160 mm
Height	1055 mm	1140 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	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	140/70 R17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	110/70 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial , Tubeless

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Road, Race Road, Race
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	--	No
Stability Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No