| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 125 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 15 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 8 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Single |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.70:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 28.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 21.75 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 114 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.966 | |
| Final drive | 3.5 | |
| 1. gear | 2.83 (25 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.875 (39 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.444 (50 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.208 (60 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.056 (69 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (76 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Diamond steel frame |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 37mm Telescopic fork, 4.33 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Uni-Trak monoshock, 4.72 in travel |