| Attribute | Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2009 × | Kawasaki ER-6f 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2013 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki DR-Z400SM | Kawasaki ER-6f |
| Category | Super motard | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 644 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | - | 51.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Offset laydown single-shock with |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,460 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 146 | 209 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,200 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,110 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 770 |
| Seat height (mm) | 890 | 805 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 260 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 16 |