| Engine | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 321 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 245 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 2.18 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.1 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.71 lbs/hp | 6.49 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 286 hp/2500lbs | 385 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.043 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 3.071 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (39 mph) | 2.438 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.824 (53 mph) | 1.714 (73 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.348 (71 mph) | 1.333 (94 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.087 (89 mph) | 1.111 (112 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.92 (105 mph) | 0.966 (129 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.8 (120 mph) | 0.852 (147 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |