Comparison of AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1962 and Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 × |  AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1962 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 1962 |
| Make | Kawasaki | AJS |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R | AJS Model 18 500 Statesman |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 41 | 85.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | - | Bobine |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Diamond high-tensile steel | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,397 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 138 | 172 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.16 | 16 |
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