Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt (2018-19) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1997-98)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model: | XVS 950 V-Star Bolt | ZX-R 250 Ninja |
| Years: | 2018-19 | 1997-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 60°V-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 942 cc / 58-cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 85 x 83mm | 49 x 33.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | 35mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital TCI | TCBI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 52.4 hp / 38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.2 kgf-m / 59.3 ft-lb @ 3000rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm forks, 5.3in wheel travel | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Preload adjustable dual shocks | Uni-track, Swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 298mm disc | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90 -19 | 110/70-R17 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80-16 | 140/60-R18 64H |
| Rake: | 29° | 24° |
| Trail: | 130mm / 5.1 in | 85 mm / 3.1 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2290 mm / 90.2 in Width 830 mm / 37.2 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1in | Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1570 mm / 61.8 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal |