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| Model: | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 76.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 22.00 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Ignition: | Digital |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Chain |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 169.6 kg (374.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Rake (fork angle): | 26.0° |
| Trail: | 81 mm (3.2 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak ® with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension travel: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 130/70-17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
| Color options: | Metallic Diablo Black, Sunbeam Red, Candy Thunder Blue, Special Edition Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black |
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