| Engine | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2294 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power | 142 hp (@5 750 RPM) | 32 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM) | 16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 500 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 800 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-3 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 8.70:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 5.58 quart | 1.23 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DPR8EA-9 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 8 |
| Bore | 101.6 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Stroke | 94.3 mm | 41.2 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.43 lbs/hp | 11.64 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 460 hp/2500lbs | 214 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.034 | 3.087 |
| Final drive | 2.846 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (57 mph) | 2.6 (41 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (86 mph) | 1.789 (60 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.435 (117 mph) | 1.409 (75 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.16 (144 mph) | 1.16 (91 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.964 (173 mph) | 1.0 (106 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.893 (119 mph) |
| Chasis | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel twin spine | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Chromed spring twin shocks | Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel |