Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 400R 2011 and Suzuki GS500F 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki GS500F 2014 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 400R 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki GS500F | Kawasaki Ninja 400R |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 399 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| 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 | RK525SMOZ8, 114 links, Chain | O-Ring Chain |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, spring preload adjustable | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc |
| Frame type | Compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 160/60-17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Red digital speedometer, tachometer bar graph style, fuel gauge, clock, odomete |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 199 | 203 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,199 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,101 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 759 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 15.52 |
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