| Engine | Kawasaki ER6N | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 46 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 48 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 31 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 8 700 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 2.37 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 6.31 lbs/hp | 9.11 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 396 hp/2500lbs | 274 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | FTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ER6N | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL 114 links | DID 520V0 112 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | 2.029 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 2.733 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (52 mph) | 3.285 (35 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (73 mph) | 2.105 (55 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (94 mph) | 1.6 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (112 mph) | 1.3 (88 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (129 mph) | 1.15 (99 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (147 mph) | 1.043 (110 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ER6N | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle | Steel tubular diamond |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120 mm travel | 41mm fork, 4.80 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Side mounted mono shock, 4.92 in travel | Monoshock, 4.13 in travel |