2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Ninja 250R sportbike has always been a good choice to start. Low seat height and fresh engine translates into hours of fun for beginners and veterans. Although the machine can be compact, eight-valve cylinder head which means the rider can squeeze every bit of pleasure out of every twist throttle, from idle to redline. And with the sharp style that matches his brother supersport, Ninja 250R looks fast even while standing still. Best of all, the 250R is a great value, with an affordable purchase price and fuel economy is excellent.
249cc liquid-cooled engine that thrives on high-rpm excitement. Parallel-twin tuned for good power delivery fresh smooth and predictable, making beginner friendly bike. A silky-smooth six-speed transmission allows the rider to exploit a powerband 250R from low-end grunt to please people and live many top-end rush. Just like Supersports, using petal disc brakes. And the lightweight Ninja provides plenty of entertainment from initial learning curve for all.
Packaging 250R is a fairing and windshield that not only looks good, but it provides protection for a wide range of situations wind up. Easy to read instrument panel with fuel gauge and neutral indicator is another feature that is comfortable for new riders.
A natural riding position and comfortable ergonomics combine with lightweight handling, easy controls and great throttle response for pure pleasure in the streets of the city. Part of handling large and stability comes from the 17-inch wheels. Bringing the show to stop the large petal shaped rotors 290mm front and single rear 220mm rotors gripped by two powerful hydraulic piston calipers. Like the other models Kawasaki Ninja 250R is equipped with quality components and tuned to a class-leading performance. MSRP: $3,999 USD.
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 41.2mm
Compression ratio: 11.6:1
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin CVK30 x 2
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: O-ring chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Rake / trail: 26 degrees / 3.2 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in.
Front tire: 110/70-17
Rear tire: 130/70-17
Front brake: Single 290mm hydraulic petal disc with two-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with two-piston caliper
Overall length: 82.1 in.
Overall width: 28.1 in.
Overall height: 43.7 in.
Seat height: 30.5 in.
Curb weight: 374.9 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Color choices / special edition: Ebony, Lime Green / Ebony (SE),
Pearl White / Ebony (SE)
Warranty: 12 months