| Engine | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc | 296 cc |
| Max power | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 39 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 27 Nm (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 13 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.50:1 | 10.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litre | 2.40 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 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 | 49.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.39 kg/hp | 4.46 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 295 hp/Ton | 224 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.947 | 3.087 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 3.461 (70 km/h) | 2.714 (61 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.235 (109 km/h) | 1.789 (93 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.75 (139 km/h) | 1.409 (118 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.478 (165 km/h) | 1.16 (143 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.28 (191 km/h) | 1.0 (166 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (216 km/h) | 0.857 (194 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Ninja 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction | Diamond, steel |
| Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel) | Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel) | Swingarm (uni-trak) 132mm wheel travel |