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In 2008, Kawasaki gave the EX250 its most thorough modernization in many years. The EX250-J model is known as the '''Ninja 250R''' worldwide. Kawasaki increased the [[suggested retail price|MSRP]] by $500 U.S.D., to $3,499 in 2008, by an additional $500 U.S.D. to $3,999 in 2009, and a further $300 to $4299 for the 2010 model year.  
In 2008, Kawasaki gave the EX250 its most thorough modernization in many years. The EX250-J model is known as the '''Ninja 250R''' worldwide. Kawasaki increased the MSRP by $500 U.S.D., to $3,499 in 2008, by an additional $500 U.S.D. to $3,999 in 2009, and a further $300 to $4299 for the 2010 model year.  




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With the arrival of the EX250-J, manufacturing continues to be located in [[Thailand]].<ref name="musa">{{cite web | url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5920&Page=1| title= 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - First Ride | publisher=MotorcycleUSA.com, 2/12/2008, Bart Madson }}</ref>
With the arrival of the EX250-J, manufacturing continues to be located in [[Thailand]].<ref name="musa">{{cite web | url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5920&Page=1| title= 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - First Ride | publisher=MotorcycleUSA.com, 2/12/2008, Bart Madson }}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:600px; text-align:center; font-size: 90%;"
! colspan="3" | EX-250-J Specifications<ref name=Kaw1>{{Citation |url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=359 |title=2009 Ninja 250 R Sport - Kawasaki.com; Specifications  |year=2009 |publisher=Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.}}</ref>
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! colspan="3" | Engine
|-
! Type
| colspan="2" | [[Four stroke cycle|4-stroke]] [[Straight-twin|Inline twin]], [[DOHC]], [[Engine cooling|Liquid cooled]], [[Multivalve|8-Valv]]e, with counterbalancer
|-
! Displacement
| colspan="2" | 249 cc
|-
! Bore and Stroke
| colspan="2" | 62.0 x 41.2&nbsp;mm
|-
! Compression Ratio
| colspan="2" | 11.6:1
|-
! Carburetion
| colspan="2" | Keihin CVK30 (2), Constant velocity, diaphragm-type. Fuel injection for Europe and Thailand [http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/2008-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Supersport Euro/Thai model]</TD></TR>
|-
! Starting
| colspan="2" | Electric
|-
! [[Ignition system|Ignition]]
| colspan="2" | Electronic advance
|-
! [[Spark plug]]
| colspan="2" | NGK CR8HSA, CR8HIX, CR8HVX <br>option CR7HSA, CR7HIX
|-
! Fuel type
| colspan="2" | Min 91 Research / 87 avg. octane unleaded
|-
! colspan="3" | Transmission
|-
! Type
| colspan="2" | 6-speed [[Manual Transmission|Manual]], [[Gearbox|Constant mesh]], Return shift
|-
! [[Clutch]]
| colspan="2" | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated
|-
! colspan="3" | Frame/Suspension
|-
! Frame type
| colspan="2" | Tubular diamond design
|-
! Rake/trail
| colspan="2" | 26 degrees/3.26 in (83&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Front suspension
| colspan="2" | Twin hydraulic telescoping fork
|-
! Rear suspension
| colspan="2" | UNI-TRAK single-shock system with 5-setting adjustable preload
|-
! Wheel travel, front
| colspan="2" | 4.7 in (120&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Wheel travel, rear
| colspan="2" | 5.1 in (130&nbsp;mm)
|-
! colspan="3" | Tires and brakes
|-
! Tire, front
| colspan="2" | 110/70x17 (54H)
|-
! Tire, rear
| colspan="2" | 130/70x17 (62H)
|-
! Brakes
| colspan="2" | Single hydraulic disc 11.4"/8.7" (290/220&nbsp;mm)
|-
! colspan="3" | Dimensions
|-
! Wheelbase
| colspan="2" | 55.1 in (1400&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Overall length
| colspan="2" | 82.1 in (2085&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Overall width
| colspan="2" | 28.1 in (715&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Overall height
| colspan="2" | 43.7 in (1110&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Ground clearance
| colspan="2" | 6.1 in (155&nbsp;mm)
|-
! Seat height
| colspan="2" | 30.5 in (775&nbsp;mm)
|-
! [[Dry weight (motorcycle)|Dry Weight]]
| {{convert|333|lb|abbr=on}} - {{convert|337|lb|abbr=on}} (CA-model)
|-
! [[Wet weight (motorcycle)|Wet Weight]]
| colspan="2" | 375.8&nbsp;lb (170&nbsp;kg)
|-
! Max load
| colspan="2" | 375&nbsp;lb (170&nbsp;kg)
|-
! Oil type/capacity
| colspan="2" | SE-SG Class SAE 10W40-20W50/1.9 L
|-
! colspan="3" | Performance<ref name="MCN">{{Citation|last=Santos |first=Franke |title=Model Evaluation Kawasaki Ninja 250R |periodical=Motorcycle Consumer News |pages=16–19 | publisher=BowTie, Inc. |date=June 2008 |url=http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf |archiveurl=http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:yW88Oh2I2GAJ:www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf& |archivedate=May 1, 2009 5:24:05 PM }}</ref>
|-
! 0-60&nbsp;mph (0–100&nbsp;km/h)
| colspan="2" | 7.72 sec
|-
! 1/4 mile
| colspan="2" | 15.58 s @ {{convert|81.98|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}<ref name="MCN"/>
|-
! Maximum speed
| colspan="2" | 95.5&nbsp;mph (153.7&nbsp;km/h)<ref name="MCN" /><ref name="sfgate">{{Citation |periodical=SFGate (San Fancisco Chronicle) |title= Kawasaki's Ninja 250R still going strong after more than two decades |first=Arv |last=Voss |date=December 6, 2008 |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/06/MTPD14B2SI.DTL }}</ref>
|-
! Maximum power
| colspan="2" | 26.4&nbsp;hp @ 11000 rpm (rear wheel) <br> 32 PS (23.5&nbsp;kW) (crank) <ref name=kawiofficialspecs>[http://kawasaki.com.au/kawpublic_docs/spec_sheets/ex250j9f.pdf Official specifications PDF]</ref>
|-
! Maximum torque
| colspan="2" | 13.6&nbsp;ft·lb (18.4 N·m) @ 9,750 rpm
|-
! Fuel capacity
| colspan="2" | {{convert|4.8|usgal|L|abbr=on}}
|-
! Fuel efficiency
| colspan="2" | {{convert|61|mpgus|L/100km|abbr=on}} (official)<ref name=Kaw2>{{Citation |url=http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/mpgComparison09.aspx |title=MPG - Kawasaki.com |year=2009 |publisher=Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.}}</ref>
{{convert|51.2|mpgus|L/100km|abbr=on}}<ref name="MCN"/>
|}
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Revision as of 17:18, 24 May 2010

In 2008, Kawasaki gave the EX250 its most thorough modernization in many years. The EX250-J model is known as the Ninja 250R worldwide. Kawasaki increased the MSRP by $500 U.S.D., to $3,499 in 2008, by an additional $500 U.S.D. to $3,999 in 2009, and a further $300 to $4299 for the 2010 model year.


Description

Parts from the third generation are still found on the -J, but its redesigned exterior panels bring the smallest Ninja's appearance out of the '90s and into line with late-2000s sportbikes. The engine and drivetrain retain 30% of the -F model's parts, according to Kawasaki literature. The engine's compression and maximum torque have been lowered to provide better midrange performance, where the motorcycle spends most of its time. The redesign of the engine was a response to frustration felt by new riders, according to Kawasaki, resulting in improvements in engine response at low RPM, and making the bike smoother and "much easier to ride."[1] Though the previous generation Ninja 250 had one more peak horsepower, or five more peak engine horsepower according to official Kawasaki specifications,[2][3] according to testing by Motorcycle Consumer News,[4] the new version's 20 or 30 percent increase in mid-range power allows the bike to pull from 3,000 rpm where previously it had to be revved to 4,000.[5] The U.S.-spec -J model uses dual carburetors like the -F model, but the European-spec, Brazilian-spec and Thailand-spec model have a fuel-injection system. The wheels were increased in size to 17", the front suspension was beefed up, and the brake rotors were replaced with a larger "petal" design. A fuel gauge was put in place of the previous model's temperature gauge, except on the Brazilian model. With the additional and redesigned equipment, the EX250-J suffered a ten kilo increase in wet weight over its predecessors.

With the arrival of the EX250-J, manufacturing continues to be located in Thailand.[6]

  1. ↑ Ets-Hokin, Gabe (June 2008), "Small Fortune; 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Cycle World Test", Cycle World 47 (6): 76, ISSN 011-4286 
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named officialGPXservicemanual-supplement
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named kawiofficialspecs
  4. ↑ Santos, Franke (June 2008), "Model Evaluation Kawasaki Ninja 250R", Motorcycle Consumer News (BowTie, Inc.): 16–19, archived from the original on May 1, 2009 5:24:05 PM, http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:yW88Oh2I2GAJ:www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf&, "...the older model makes one more horsepower than the new one [...] The older model actually makes more peak horsepower than the new model: 27.46 @ 12,000 rpm for the ’04 vs. 26.40 @ 11,000 rpm for the ’08."  Note: MCN dynamometer data is rear-wheel only.
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named MCN
  6. ↑ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - First Ride. MotorcycleUSA.com, 2/12/2008, Bart Madson.
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