Yamaha MT-03
41 hp, 321 cc2016 - 2018
Kawasaki Ninja 650R
71 hp, 649 cc, 441 lbs2009 - 2011
EngineYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Displacement321 cc649 cc
Max power41 hp (@10 750 RPM)71 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque22 lb ft (@9 000 RPM)44 lb ft (@7 250 RPM)
Redline12 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.20:111.30:1
Oil capacity2.27 quart2.18 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves88
Bore68.0 mm83.0 mm
Stroke44.1 mm60.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power6.21 lbs/hp
Power to weight402 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeGTZ8V12V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 650R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio3.0432.095
Final drive3.0713.067
1. gear2.5 (39 mph)2.438 (52 mph)
2. gear1.824 (54 mph)1.714 (73 mph)
3. gear1.348 (73 mph)1.333 (94 mph)
4. gear1.087 (91 mph)1.111 (112 mph)
5. gear0.92 (107 mph)0.966 (129 mph)
6. gear0.8 (123 mph)0.852 (147 mph)
ChasisYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Frame typeDiamondTwin-pipe perimiter design, steel
Front susp.41mm Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel41mm fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, 4.92 in travelMonoshock, 4.92 in travel