Kawasaki’s vital statistics.
Predictable, stylish, practical, the Ninja 250R is the ideal first powered two-wheeler with all the big bike features you’d expect of a Kawasaki as standard.
Engine
Engine type
- Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement
- 249 cm³
Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 41.2 mm
Compression ratio
- 11.6:1
Valve/Induction system
- DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system
- Fuel injection: ø28 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Dual throttle valves
Ignition
- Digital
Starting
- Electric
Lubrication
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
Transmission
- 6-speed, return
Final Drive
- Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio
- 3.087 (71/23)
Gear ratios: 1st
- 2.600 (39/15)
Gear ratios: 2nd
- 1.789 (34/19)
Gear ratios: 3rd
- 1.409 (31/22)
Gear ratios: 4th
- 1.160 (29/25)
Gear ratios: 5th
- 1.000 (27/27)
Gear ratios: 6th
- 0.893 (25/28)
Final reduction ratio
- 3.071 (43/14)
Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame
Frame type
- Tube diamond, steel
Rake/Trail
- 26° / 82 mm
Wheel travel, front
- 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear
- 130 mm
Tyre, front
- 110/70-17 M/C (54S)
Tyre, rear
- 130/70-17 M/C (62S)
Steering angle, left / right
- 35° / 35°
Suspension
Suspension, front
- 37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload
Brakes
Brakes, front
- Single 290 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual-piston.
Brakes, rear
- Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston.
Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 2,085 mm x 715 mm x 1,115 mm
Wheelbase
- 1,400 mm
Ground Clearance
- 135 mm
Seat height
- 790 mm
Fuel capacity
- 17 litres
Curb Mass
- 169 kg
Performance
Maximum power
- 24 kW {33 PS} / 11,000 rpm
Maximum torque
- 22 N·m {2.24 kgf·m} / 8,200 rpm
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