Comparison of Gilera Nexus 500 2006 and Kawasaki Ninja 400R ABS 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Gilera Nexus 500 2006 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 400R ABS 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2011 |
| Make | Gilera | Kawasaki |
| Model | Gilera Nexus 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 400R ABS |
| Category | Scooter | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 460 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | 29.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 69 | - |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | O-Ring Chain |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge type | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Two-way catalytic converter | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Kayaba telehydraulic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Anti-lock braking ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-15 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-14 | 160/60-17 |
| Wheels | - | black six-spoke wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Instruments | - | Red digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,515 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 216 | 206 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 101 | 190 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2901 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,101 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15.52 |
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