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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Ninja 250: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki | |name = '''Kawasaki Ninja 250R''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-left-side.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1988 - 2012 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki EX250E]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Kawasaki EX250J|Kawsaki EX250J Ninja 250R]] | ||
|class = | |class = [[Sport Bike]] | ||
|engine = 250cc | |engine = 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 61.0mm x 61.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 11:6:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 11000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 9500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = Two [[Keihin]] CVK30 carburetors | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|CR8HSA}} 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{sparkplug|C8HA}} '88 | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery|YTX7L-BS}} '95-97 , 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{battery|YB9L-A2}} '88-94 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK CR8HSA}} 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{sparkplug|NGK C8HA}} '88-97 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YTX7L-BS}} '95-97 , 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{battery|YUASA YB9L-A2}} '88-94 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed, manual <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: drive sealed [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/80 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|130/80-16}} '88 | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: 37 mm [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: single 290 mm hydraulic disc <br>Rear: single 220 mm petal disc | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/80.16}} '88-94<br />{{tire|100/80-16}} '95-07 | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|130/80-16}} '88-07 | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = 82.09 inches (2085 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = 28.11 inches (714 mm) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = 30.51 inches (775 mm) | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = | ||
|related = | |wet_weight = 170.0 kg | ||
|competition = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki | |||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] Ninja 250R''' was a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1988 and 2012. Max [[torque]] was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 9500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 11000 RPM. It was known as the '''Ninja 250''' in the US and the '''ZZR 250''' in other export countries. | |||
==Engine== | |||
A 61.0mm [[bore]] x 61.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 290 mm hydraulic disc in the front and a single 220 mm petal disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. | |||
==Kawasaki Ninja 250R== | ==Kawasaki Ninja 250R== | ||
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==1989== | ==1989== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black | |||
File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black | |||
< | File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black | ||
</gallery> | |||
==1994== | ==1994== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black | |||
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black | |||
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
</gallery> | |||
==1999== | ==1999== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2000== | ==2000== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2005== | ==2005== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue | |||
< | File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2006== | ==2006== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 black.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in black | |||
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 blue.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in blue | |||
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in red | |||
< | File:2006 kawasaki ex250 yellow.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in yellow | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2007== | ==2007== | ||
<gallery mode="slideshow"> | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red right side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red left side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue right side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue left side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver right side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver left side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black right side | |||
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black left side | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==2008== | ==2008== | ||
First major changes in years. Updated to the [[Kawasaki EX250J|EX250J]] | First major changes in years. Updated to the [[Kawasaki EX250J|EX250J]] | ||
==Specs== | ==Specs== | ||
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*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/250shootout.html 250 cc comparison] in Motorcycle Online | *[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/250shootout.html 250 cc comparison] in Motorcycle Online | ||
*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex250.html 2000 Review comparison] in Motorcycle Online | *[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex250.html 2000 Review comparison] in Motorcycle Online | ||
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