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250R 2008 Ninja 250R Specifications
Capacities  Dimensions  Engine  Suspension  Tires 

At long last Kawasaki has updated the Ninja 250!!! Details still must still be solidifying as there's some obvious errors but, it's official. Specs in italics have been changed from the previous model with the difference shown in parenthesis.

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Engine
Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement 249cc (+1)
Compression Ratio 11.6:1 (-0.8)
Bore and Stroke 62.0 x 41.2mm
Redline  
Ignition System TCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication System Forced lubrication wet sump
Starting System Electric
Carburetion Keihin CVK30 x 2
Transmission Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated
Final Drive System O-Ring Chain
Front / Rear Sprocket  
Primary Reduction Ratio  
Gear Ratio  
Spark Plug NGK

Frame
Frame Type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 26 degrees (-1) / 3.3 in.

Suspension/Tires
Front Tire 110/70-17 (Finally!)
Rear Tire 130/70-17 (Finally!)
Brakes Single 290mm disc front and 220mm disc rear w/ 2-piston caliper
Forks 37mm (+1) hydraulic telescopic fork
Shock Single shock absorber 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in. travel
Dimensions
Overall Length81.9 in. (+1.8)
Overall Width28.0 in.
Overall Height28.0 in. (Mistake?)
Seat Height30.7 in. (+1.4)
Wheelbase54.7 in. (-0.4)
Ground Clearance 
Dry/Wet Weight333 lbs. (+29)

Capacities
Fuel Tank4.8 gal.
Engine Oil 

Performance
Roll-On 
1/4 Mile 
Maximum Speed 
Horsepower 
Torque16.0 lb-ft @ 10,000 rpm (-2.1!)
Fuel Efficency 
MSRP$3,499


250R
250R

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June 16, 2008