| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 250R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power | 32 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 45 hp (@15 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) | 15 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 19 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 1.23 quart | 2.56 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | SAE10W–40, SAE20W–50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK CR9EH–9, NGK CR9EHVX–9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 62.0 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Stroke | 41.2 mm | 33.8 mm |
| Weight to power | 11.64 lbs/hp | 7.69 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 214 hp/2500lbs | 325 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 8Ah, YTLBX7 |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 250R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | DID428VS1, RK428SMO |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.087 | 2.966 |
| Final drive | 3.071 | 3.058 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (41 mph) | 2.733 (54 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.789 (60 mph) | 2.0 (73 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.409 (75 mph) | 1.59 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.16 (91 mph) | 1.333 (111 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.0 (106 mph) | 1.153 (127 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.893 (119 mph) | 1.035 (142 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 250R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Backbone steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 37mm forks |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel | Monoshock |