Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition colour for US only |
Year | 2008 |
Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC |
Capacity | 248 |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 х 41.2mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
Induction | 2x Keihin CVK30 |
Ignition / Starting | TCBI with Digital Advance / electric |
Max Power | |
Max Torque | 21.7 Nm 2.21 Kg-m 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain |
| Frame / Rake/Trail | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, / 26 degrees / 3.3 in. |
Front Suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage |
Front Brakes | Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 |
| Seat Hieght | 780 mm |
Dry-Weight | 151 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 Litres |
| Review | Motorcycle Daily |
Japanese manufacturers didn’t quite focused on producing 250cc sportbikes these last years, Kawasaki remaining the only bike builder with such a motorcycle on sale today for the U.S. market. The smart choice was to keep producing and yet improving this icon, and this way it managed to dominate the American market at the given category.
By using a perfect combination of rider-friendly engine, easy to operate chassis, and modern design, this Ninja is a true companion on your road towards bigger motorcycles, like the ZX-6R and ZX-10R.
Riders who are willing to be initiated in the wonderful world of motorcycling and prefer a sportier ride are most likely to jump on the Kawasaki Ninja 250R so it is best to know what to expect. I certainly did. I found myself facing an engine that thrives on high-rpm excitement.
