Engine | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
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Displacement | 499 cc | 249 cc |
Max power | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 32 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
Max torque | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) |
Redline | 10 500 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
Compression | 10.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 1.23 quart |
Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH9 | NGK CR8E |
Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
Valves | 8 | 8 |
Bore | 73.0 mm | 62.0 mm |
Stroke | 59.0 mm | 41.2 mm |
Weight to power | 7.46 lbs/hp | 11.64 lbs/hp |
Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 214 hp/2500lbs |
Battery type | 12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS |
Gearbox | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
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Type | Sequential | Sequential |
Clutch | Wet | Wet |
Drive | Chain | Chain |
Chain type | 520 | |
Gears count | 6 | 6 |
Primary ratio | 1.947 | 3.087 |
Final drive | 2.666 | 3.071 |
1. gear | 3.461 (43 mph) | 2.6 (41 mph) |
2. gear | 2.235 (68 mph) | 1.789 (60 mph) |
3. gear | 1.75 (86 mph) | 1.409 (75 mph) |
4. gear | 1.478 (102 mph) | 1.16 (91 mph) |
5. gear | 1.28 (119 mph) | 1.0 (106 mph) |
6. gear | 1.13 (134 mph) | 0.893 (119 mph) |
Chasis | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
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Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction | Tubular, diamond |
Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
Rear susp. | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) | Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel |