Editing Kawasaki ZXR250

{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = Kawasaki Ninja ZXR250
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| aka = ZX-2R (Australia)
| manufacturer = Kawasaki
| production = 1988-1999
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| class = [[Sport bike]]
| platform = 
| engine = 249 cc [[straight-4]]
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| trail = 
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| related = [[Kawasaki Ninja 250R|Ninja ZZR250]]<br>[[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R|Ninja ZX-7R]]
| similar = [[Honda CBR250|Honda CBR250RR]]<br>[[Suzuki GSX250R]]<br>[[Yamaha FZR250]]
}}

The '''[[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] ZXR 250''' is a 249 cc in-line four cylinder [[four-stroke]] sports motorcycle produced by the motorcycle division of [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries]] conglomerate. Introduced in 1988, with a minor update for the 1990 model year, and a considerable redesign for 1991, after which the ZXR250 received only colour scheme changes until production ceased in 1999. Like the Honda CBR250R/[[CBR250RR]], Yamaha FZR250RR and Suzuki GSX-R250, the ZXR250 is noted for advanced, almost excessive, engineering and design.

== Ninja ZXR 250 models ==
* '''ZX-250A''': Sold from 1988 to 1991. 
* '''ZX-250C''': Sold from 1991 to 2004 1991-1998 in Japan 1999-2004 in Malaysia.  Changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals, engine and carburettors. Increased in power from previous model and reduced weight. This bike was unofficially rebranded as the ZX-2R in Australia by importers.

==Specifications & performance statistics (C model)==

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<TR><TD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2>'''<CENTER>Specifications</CENTER>'''</TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="37%">Engine</TD><TD>[[Four stroke cycle|4-stroke]] In-line four cylinder, [[DOHC]], [[Engine cooling|Liquid cooled]], [[Multivalve|16-Valve]]</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Redline range</TD><TD>From 18.000 to 20.000 rpm</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Displacement</TD><TD>249 cc</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Starting</TD><TD>Electric</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Bore x stroke</TD><TD>49.0 * 33.1&nbsp;mm</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Compression ratio]]</TD><TD>12.2:1</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Carburetor|Carburetion]]</TD><TD>(4) Keihin CVK D30 </TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Ignition system|Ignition]]</TD><TD>TCBI</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Spark plug]]</TD><TD>NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Manual transmission|Transmission]]</TD><TD>6-speed, [[Gearbox|Constant mesh]], Return shift</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>[[Clutch]]</TD><TD>Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Frame</TD><TD>Perimeter, pressed aluminium</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Rake/trail</TD><TD>24 degrees or rake and 85&nbsp;mm of trail</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Suspension, front</TD><TD>Inverted telescopic</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Suspension, rear</TD><TD>Uni-trak, Swing arm </TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Wheelbase</TD><TD>35.5 in (1.360&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Wheel travel, front</TD><TD>4.7 in (120&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Wheel travel, rear</TD><TD>4.4 in (113&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Tire, front</TD><TD>110/70R17 54H</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Tire, rear</TD><TD>140/60R18 64H </TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Brakes, front</TD><TD>Dual disk, Double caliper</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Brakes, rear</TD><TD>Single disk, Single caliper</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Overall length</TD><TD>78.7 in (2000&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Overall width</TD><TD>27.0 in (685&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Overall height</TD><TD>42.9 in (1090&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Ground clearance</TD><TD>5.1 in (141&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Seat height</TD><TD>28.9 in (735&nbsp;mm)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Weight dry</TD><TD>311 lb (141&nbsp;kg)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Minimum turning radius</TD><TD>9.5 ft(2.9 m)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Fuel capacity </TD><TD>3.4 US gal (15 L)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Reserve fuel capacity</TD><TD>0.78 US gal (3 L)</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Fuel type</TD><TD>Min 91 Research / 87 avg. octane unleaded</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Oil  capacity</TD><TD>2.6 L</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Oil type</TD><TD>SE or SF class, SAE 10W40</TD></TR>
<tr><TD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2>'''<CENTER>Performance stats</CENTER>'''</TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="35%">0-60 mph (0-100&nbsp;km/h)</TD><TD>5.23s<ref>http://user.wazamono.jp/kasokusure/E-index.html</ref></TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="35%">Maximum speed</TD><TD>180-200km/h</TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="35%">Max power</TD><TD>45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 16000 rpm</TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="35%">Max [[Torque]]</TD><TD>18.07 ft·lbf (24.5 Nm) @ 11500 rpm</TD></TR>
<TR><TD width="35%">[[Fuel efficiency]]</TD><TD>7l / 100&nbsp;km @ 100&nbsp;km/h </TD></TR></TABLE>

''There seems to be some discrepancies about the actual power that the ZXR250 makes, though the factory Kawasaki catalog claims {{convert|45|hp}}, in some restricted models around the world {{convert|39|hp|abbr=on}} is correct. In this versions speedometer reads up to 180&nbsp;km/h only. The model produced/manufactured in Malaysia had a different stroke and top speed of 240 km/h as it wasn't built to the same specs as the previous models. ''

==Similar machines==
All four of the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers produced a sporty, high-revving, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke 250cc motorcycle capable of producing up to 45 hp (34 kW). They are the Honda [[CBR250]], Kawasaki [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-2R / ZXR250|ZXR250]], Suzuki [[Suzuki GSX-R250|GSX-R250]] and the [[Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.|Yamaha]] FZR250. With limited exceptions, these bikes were generally only officially available in Japan. 
However they (particularly the CBR250 and ZXR250) were available in the rest of the world as grey market imports.

==References==
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{{Kawasaki motorcycles}}

[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|Ninja ZXR 250]]
[[Category:250cc sport bikes]]