| Engine | Suzuki GSX250R | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power | 24 hp (@8 000 RPM) | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 16 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 12 245 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 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 4 |
| Bore | 53.5 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.2 mm | 44.1 mm |
| Weight to power | 16.35 lbs/hp | 8.71 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 152 hp/2500lbs | 286 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX250R | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.043 |
| Final drive | 3.285 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (39 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.824 (53 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.348 (71 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.087 (89 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.92 (105 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.8 (120 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX250R | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Semi double steel cradle | Diamond |
| Front susp. | KYB Telescopic fork,, 4.53 in travel | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | KYB Monoshock, 4.92 in travel | Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel |