Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE

Make Model	Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition colour for US only
Year	2008
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC
Capacity	248
Bore x Stroke	62 х 41.2mm
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Induction	2x Keihin CVK30
Ignition / Starting	TCBI with Digital Advance / electric
Max Power
Max Torque	21.7 Nm 2.21 Kg-m 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Frame / Rake/Trail	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, / 26 degrees / 3.3 in.
Front Suspension	37mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage
Front Brakes	Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/70-17
Rear Tyre	130/70-17
Seat Hieght	780 mm
Dry-Weight	151 kg
Fuel Capacity	18.2 Litres
Review	Motorcycle Daily

Japanese manufacturers didn’t quite focused on producing 250cc sportbikes these last years, Kawasaki remaining the only bike builder with such a motorcycle on sale today for the U.S. market. The smart choice was to keep producing and yet improving this icon, and this way it managed to dominate the American market at the given category.

By using a perfect combination of rider-friendly engine, easy to operate chassis, and modern design, this Ninja is a true companion on your road towards bigger motorcycles, like the ZX-6R and ZX-10R.

Riders who are willing to be initiated in the wonderful world of motorcycling and prefer a sportier ride are most likely to jump on the Kawasaki Ninja 250R so it is best to know what to expect. I certainly did. I found myself facing an engine that thrives on high-rpm excitement.