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Kawasaki GPX250R (1998-00)

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Kawasaki GPX250R (1998-00)

At a glance

Capacity
248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Power
45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Seat height
740 mm / 29.3 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki GPX250R, also known as the EX250 Ninja or ZZR 250, was produced from 1998-2000 as a four-stroke parallel twin, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 248 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 12.4:1. The bike is equipped with 2 Keihin CVK30 carburetors and electronic advance ignition system with NGK spark plugs. The maximum power is 45 hp @11,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 24 Nm @10,000 rpm. It has a clutch with a wet, multi-disc, manual cable-actuated transmission and 6-speed capabilities with a final chain drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 140 mm of front wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a UNI-TRAK single shock with 130 mm of rear wheel travel. Braking on both the front and rear is done with single disc brakes. The GPX250R has a tubular diamond design frame with a rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 84 mm. The wheelbase measures at 1400 mm and the seat height is 740 mm with a ground clearance of 150 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 138 kg while the wet weight reaches 160 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 18 litres and can reach top speeds of 152.7 km/h, while the standing quarter-mile is done in around 13.8 seconds at 82.3 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1998 – 00
EngineFour stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke62 41.2mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio12.4:1
Induction2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type
IgnitionElectronic advance
Spark PlugNGK CR8HSA, CR8HIX, CR8HVX option CR7HSA, CR7HIX
StartingElectric
Max Power45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
ClutchWet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameTubular diamond design
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear SuspensionUNI-TRAK single shock
Rear Wheel Travel130 mm / 5.1 in
Front BrakesSingle 260mm disc
Rear BrakesSingle 230mm disc
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre130/80-16
Rake27 degrees
Trail84 mm / 3.3 in
Wheelbase1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height740 mm / 29.3 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 6.1 in
Dry Weight138 kg / 304 lbs
Wet Weight160 kg / 355 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile13.8 sec / 82.3 mph 132.4 km/h
Top Speed152.7 km/h / 94.9 mph