| Engine | Yamaha MT-03 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 660 cc | 498 cc |
| Max power | 48 hp (@6 250 RPM) | 50 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 41 lb ft (@5 500 RPM) | 18 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 500 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.00:1 | 9.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR7E | NGK DR9EA, DENSO X27ESR-U |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 100.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 84.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 8.82 lbs/hp | 8.51 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 283 hp/2500lbs | 293 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT9B-4, 12V 8Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-03 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.083 | 2.652 |
| Final drive | 3.133 | 2.47 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (34 mph) | 2.571 (45 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.625 (52 mph) | 1.722 (67 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.15 (73 mph) | 1.333 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 0.909 (93 mph) | 1.125 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.769 (109 mph) | 0.961 (120 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (135 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-03 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Truss diamond | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | Fork |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 4.72 in travel | Dual shock |