| Engine | Yamaha MT-10 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP4 | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 160 hp (@11 500 RPM) | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | 2.18 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9E-J | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.89 lbs/hp | 6.49 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 863 hp/2500lbs | 385 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-10 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (79 mph) | 2.438 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (94 mph) | 1.714 (73 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.842 (111 mph) | 1.333 (94 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (130 mph) | 1.111 (112 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (148 mph) | 0.966 (129 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (164 mph) | 0.852 (147 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-10 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |