| Attribute | Gilera Saturno Cross 1959 × | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1997 |
| Make | Gilera | Kawasaki |
| Model | Gilera Saturno Cross | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DellÓrto SS38 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498.8 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 27.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 84 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 41 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Compression | 7.1:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | Diamond high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 3-21 | - |
| Rear tyre | 4-18 | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 125 | 138 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2216 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 18.16 |