Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition 2016 and Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2016 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | Injection |
| Engine details | All-aluminum DiASil cylinder | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 321 | 248 |
| Power (kw) | 30.7 | 22.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 29.6 | 21 |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 44.1 | 41.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant mesh | O-ring chain |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm KYB® telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | KYB® single shock, adjustable preload | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Diamond, steel frame and swingarm | Tube diamond |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 124 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 94 | 82 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features: programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog tachometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,379 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 166.9 | 172 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,135 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,020 |
| Overall width (mm) | 719 | 715 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.4 |
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