| Attribute | Suzuki Gladius 400 ABS 2010 × | Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2013 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki Gladius 400 ABS | Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel-injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 41.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | O-ring chain |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-1. Dual catalyzers. |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Electronically controlled ABS | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Electronically controlled ABS | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | diamond-style frame of thick-walled steel tubing |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 130/70-17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 | 1,400 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 202 | 170.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,090 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,085 |
| Overall width (mm) | 760 | 714 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 775 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.5 | 18.17 |