Kawasaki Ninja 250R Prices and Specifications - Rumors of the Ninja 250 is updated (even the possibility of an increase in displacement to 300cc) have been circulating for months, but the information and photos of the model 2013 Kawasaki finally appeared in Japanese home-market website-much to the dismay of the U.S. arm of the company, who clearly has not been provided with the same material.
According to the website, the engine, frame and suspension is all-new. The liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve, 249cc parallel-Twin will almost certainly fuel injected, despite the disclaimer that EFI will not be available in all markets. (If competing against rival Honda is intent Ninja, injection would seem mandatory: In testing the back-to-back to our comparison, carbureted 2011 Kawasaki can not afford to fuel such as Honda injected crackers.) In an effort to bless the new Ninja with more precise -encourage, provide better throttle response, improve what was already the fuel economy is excellent (we average 60 mpg by 2011 testbike us) and reduce emissions, engineers are equipped with dual-butterfly throttle body.
Other engine changes include a new case with a larger oil sump, die-cast aluminum cylinder sleeveless treated with anti-friction coating, anodized crankshaft journals as well as to reduce friction, new pistons and engine-cooling performance improvements. All that adds up to be more efficient powerplant and Kawasaki claims to have more bottom-end and midrange power.
As for the chassis, the new Ninja high-tensile steel frame is more rigid to improve stability and handling. In addition, rubber-mounted engine to reduce vibration. Revised front and rear suspension work in concert with wider tires (no size listed) for the chassis performs well.
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue |
According to the website, the engine, frame and suspension is all-new. The liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve, 249cc parallel-Twin will almost certainly fuel injected, despite the disclaimer that EFI will not be available in all markets. (If competing against rival Honda is intent Ninja, injection would seem mandatory: In testing the back-to-back to our comparison, carbureted 2011 Kawasaki can not afford to fuel such as Honda injected crackers.) In an effort to bless the new Ninja with more precise -encourage, provide better throttle response, improve what was already the fuel economy is excellent (we average 60 mpg by 2011 testbike us) and reduce emissions, engineers are equipped with dual-butterfly throttle body.
Other engine changes include a new case with a larger oil sump, die-cast aluminum cylinder sleeveless treated with anti-friction coating, anodized crankshaft journals as well as to reduce friction, new pistons and engine-cooling performance improvements. All that adds up to be more efficient powerplant and Kawasaki claims to have more bottom-end and midrange power.
Kawasaki Ninja 250R Prices : $4,449(Black), $4,299(Green)
As for the chassis, the new Ninja high-tensile steel frame is more rigid to improve stability and handling. In addition, rubber-mounted engine to reduce vibration. Revised front and rear suspension work in concert with wider tires (no size listed) for the chassis performs well.
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250R Green |
With the very real possibility of ABS be compulsory in some markets, Kawasaki has been included as an option. Weight for the standard model is listed as 379 pounds, add four pounds for ABS models. It seems to be a curb weight accurately, given that we tested last Ninja tip the scales at 352 pounds dry.
Styling-wise, the new 250 is clearly inspired by the current ZX-10R and ZX-14R. The fairing, above the corner combining crisp lights remind people featured in the Kawasaki liter-class sportbike, and a new side fairings with the ZX-14R-like vents are part of an effort to better manage the heat and away from the rider. An all-new tailsection more in line with current trends Kawasaki design. Ten-spoke wheels and exhaust dampers are more modern-looking (incorporating heat shield) is also a visual refresh, while the dashboard analog / digital hybrid provides new Ninja smoother appearance.
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250R Green Show |
Kawasaki Ninja 250R Specifications
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |||
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | ||||||
| Model | Ninja� 250R | ||||||
| Price | *$4,299.00 | ||||||
| Color | Candy Lime Green | ||||||
| DIMENSIONS | |||||||
| Length | 82.1 in. | ||||||
| Height | 43.7 in. | ||||||
| Width | 28.1 in. | ||||||
| Weight | Curb: 374.9 lbs. | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in. | ||||||
| Seat Height | 30.5 in. | ||||||
| ENGINE | |||||||
| Engine | 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin | ||||||
| Displacement | 249 cc | ||||||
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 41.2 mm | ||||||
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 | ||||||
| Carburetion | (2) Keihin CVK30 | ||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 4.8 gal. | ||||||
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | ||||||
| Cooling | Liquid | ||||||
| DRIVETRAIN | |||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed | ||||||
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | ||||||
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| BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES | |||||||
| Brakes | Front: (1) 290 mm hydraulic petal disc with 2-piston caliper Rear: (1) 220 mm petal disc with 2-piston caliper | ||||||
| Tires | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | ||||||
| OPERATIONAL | |||||||
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | ||||||
| Suspension | Front: 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Bottom-link Uni-Trak� with 5-way adjustable preload; 5.1 in. travel | ||||||
| Rake | 26� | ||||||
| Trail | 3.2 in. | ||||||
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250R Green Back |
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250R Green Side |
Further details will have to wait until we get official confirmation from U.S. distributors Kawasaki. Expect Ninja 250R price to be competitive with that of the Honda CBR250R.
