The Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja is a motorbike produced from 1989 to 1990. It features a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 12.2:1. The bike uses 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors for induction and has an electric starting system. The maximum power of the bike is 45 hp at 15000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 11500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed manual system, with a wet, multi-disc, cable-actuated clutch. The frame is made of pressed aluminum and has a perimeter design. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 120mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Uni-track swing arm with 113mm wheel travel. The front brakes use 2x discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake uses a single disc with a 1 piston caliper. The front tire is 110/70-R17 54H, while the rear tire is 140/60-R18 64H. The bike has a rake of 24 degrees and a ground clearance of 141mm. It weighs 141kg and has a fuel capacity of 15 liters. Its dimensions are 2000mm in length, 685mm in width, and 1090mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1360mm and a seat height of 735mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja
| Year | 1989 – 90 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 49 x 33.1 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors |
| Ignition | TCBI |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Perimeter, pressed aluminium |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-track, Swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 113 mm / 4.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-R17 54H |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60-R18 64H |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 85 mm / 3.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 141 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 141 kg / 311 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
