| Engine | Honda CB650F | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 498 cc |
| Max power | 86 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 50 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 63 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 25 Nm (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.40:1 | 9.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.90 litre | 3.40 litre |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | CR9EH-9 | NGK DR9EA, DENSO X27ESR-U |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.42 kg/hp | 3.86 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 413 hp/Ton | 259 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTZ10S 12V/8.6AH | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB650F | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | O ring #525, 118 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.69 | 2.652 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.47 |
| 1. gear | 3.071 (91 km/h) | 2.571 (72 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.235 (126 km/h) | 1.722 (108 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.777 (158 km/h) | 1.333 (139 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.52 (185 km/h) | 1.125 (165 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.333 (211 km/h) | 0.961 (193 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.214 (231 km/h) | 0.851 (218 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda CB650F | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel twin-spar | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | Fork |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 43.5.00 mm travel | Dual shock |