Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 400R 2012 and Suzuki GS500F 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Ninja 400R 2012 × |  Suzuki GS500F 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 400R | Suzuki GS500F |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital Fuel Injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 487 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-Ring Chain | RK525SMOZ8, 114 links, Chain |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload | Link type, spring preload adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. Triple petal. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Seat | Dual seat | - |
| Wheels | 6-spoke black rims | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 124 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | Red digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,405 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 203 | 199 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,199 | 1,150 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,101 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 759 | 800 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.52 | 20 |
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