Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 and Velocette Venom 1968 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Velocette Venom 1968 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1968 | 1997 |
| Make | Velocette | Kawasaki |
| Model | Velocette Venom | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 41 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks | 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 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 138 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1401 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 18.16 |
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