Comparison of Honda VF 400 F 1987 and Kawasaki Z300 Performance [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VF 400 F 1987 × |  Kawasaki Z300 Performance × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1987 | 2017 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VF 400 F | Kawasaki Z300 Performance |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Four Keihin VD40A, 27mm carburettors | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves |
| Engine details | - | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 296 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 28.5 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 35 | 27 |
| Bore (mm) | 55 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 42 | 49 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital; Two units, type Toyo Denso FW82-TRI | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet plate | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | 4 in 2 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 35mm, with 4-position anti dive and adjustable air charge | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Honda Pro-link monoshock, with adjustable air charge | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers | Single disc. Single balanced actuation dual-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 220 |
| Frame type | round steel tubes | Tube diamond, steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-16H | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-18H | 140/70-17 |
| Seat | - | Split seat |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 132 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 82 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,405 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 193 | 168 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 175 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2291 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,025 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,085 | 2,015 |
| Overall width (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 145 |
| Front percentage of weight | 48.7 | - |
| Rear percentage of weight | 51.3 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 172 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |
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