| Engine | Yamaha SCR950 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 942 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 51 hp (@5 500 RPM) | 27 hp |
| Max torque | 58 lb ft (@3 000 RPM) | 19 lb ft |
| Redline | 6 000 RPM | 7 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 9.00:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.07 quart | |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 85.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 83.0 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 35.0 mm | 34.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 10.72 lbs/hp | 14.94 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 233 hp/2500lbs | 167 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha SCR950 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Belt | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.674 | |
| Final drive | 2.332 | |
| 1. gear | 3.067 (39 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.06 (57 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.579 (75 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.259 (94 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.042 (113 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha SCR950 | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.76 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 2.83 in travel | Dual shocks, 3.78 in travel |