| Engine | Suzuki GSX250R | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 24 hp (@8 000 RPM) | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 16 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@7 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 53.5 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.2 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 16.35 lbs/hp | 6.21 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 152 hp/2500lbs | 402 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX250R | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 520VF, RK 520 KRO, 520 116 links | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.238 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 3.285 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (52 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (73 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (94 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (112 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (129 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (147 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX250R | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Semi double steel cradle | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel |
| Front susp. | KYB Telescopic fork,, 4.53 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | KYB Monoshock, 4.92 in travel | Monoshock, 4.92 in travel |