Yamaha R3
42 hp, 321 cc, 166 kg2015 - 2018
Kawasaki Ninja 250R
32 hp, 249 cc, 169 kg2007 - 2012
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R3Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Displacement321 cc249 cc
Max power42 hp (@10 750 RPM)32 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque29 Nm (@9 000 RPM)22 Nm (@9 500 RPM)
Redline12 245 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.20:111.60:1
Oil capacity2.40 litre1.30 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves48
Bore68.0 mm62.0 mm
Stroke44.1 mm41.2 mm
Weight to power3.95 kg/hp5.28 kg/hp
Power to weight253 hp/Ton189 hp/Ton
Battery type12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxYamaha R3Kawasaki Ninja 250R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio3.0433.087
Final drive3.0713.071
1. gear2.5 (62 km/h)2.6 (66 km/h)
2. gear1.824 (85 km/h)1.789 (96 km/h)
3. gear1.348 (115 km/h)1.409 (121 km/h)
4. gear1.087 (143 km/h)1.16 (147 km/h)
5. gear0.92 (169 km/h)1.0 (171 km/h)
6. gear0.8 (194 km/h)0.893 (191 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R3Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Frame typeDiamondTubular, diamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travelSwingarm (uni-trak), 130.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2015 Yamaha R3