| Engine | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 847 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power | 115 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 32 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 300 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-3 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 1.23 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR9EA-9 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 8 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.1 mm | 41.2 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.70 lbs/hp | 11.64 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 675 hp/2500lbs | 214 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525V10 | 520 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.681 | 3.087 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.667 (66 mph) | 2.6 (41 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (88 mph) | 1.789 (60 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (109 mph) | 1.409 (75 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.381 (127 mph) | 1.16 (91 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (148 mph) | 1.0 (106 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (170 mph) | 0.893 (119 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 5.39 in travel | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel |