The Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja was a sporty motorcycle produced between 1997-98. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc and a liquid cooling system, capable of producing a maximum power of 45hp at 15000rpm and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 11500rpm. The bike had a wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated clutch and a six-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain. The frame was made of perimeter, pressed aluminum and had a front suspension of telescopic forks and a rear suspension of Uni-track, swing arm. The front and rear brakes were respectively 2x discs 2 piston calipers and a single disc 1 piston caliper. The Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja had a wheelbase of 1360mm, seat height of 735mm, and a ground clearance of 141mm with a dry weight of 141kg. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 15 litres and had a top speed of about 170 km/h. It had good stability and maneuverability due to 24 degrees rake and 85mm trail. The Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja was offered in a stylish design with a sporty look and was a popular choice among young riders.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja
| Year | 1997 – 98 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
