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(New page: 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 pric...)
 
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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
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! Compression Ratio
| colspan="2" | 11.6:1
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! 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
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! 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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