RCRAMER.COMKawasaki EX250 Ninja vs. Hyosung GT250R Specifications
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| Engine | EX250 | GT250R |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8 valve, DOHC |
Air/Oil-cooled, 4-stroke, 75 Deg. V-twin, 8-valve, DOHC |
| Displacement | 248cc | 249cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 62.0mm x 41.2mm (2.44 x 1.62 inches) | 57.0mm X 48.8mm (2.24 x 1.92 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Redline | 14,000 RPM | 10,500 RPM |
| Ignition System | CDI (electronic advance) | CDI (13° BTDC @ 2,000 rpm) |
| Lubrication System | Forced lubrication wet sump | |
| Starting System | Electric | Electric |
| Carburetor Type | Keihin CVK30 (2) | Mikuni BDS26 |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift | 5-speed |
| Clutch Type | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated | Wet Multi-Plate Type |
| Final Drive System | Chain, 520x106 | Chain, 520x??? |
| Front Sprocket | 14T | |
| Rear Sprocket | 45T | |
| Final Reduction Ratio | 3.214 (45/14) | 3.290 |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 3.086 (71/23) | |
| Gear Ratio |
1st: 2.600, 2nd: 1.789, 3rd: 1.409, 4th: 1.160, 5th: 1.000 6th: 0.893 |
1st: 2.460, 2nd: 1.560, 3rd: 1.190, 4th: 0.960, 5th: 0.840 |
| Battery | YB9L-A2 (12 V, 6 Ah) | 12V/12Ah |
| Sparkplug NGK | C8HSA | CR8E |
| Headlight Bulb | 12 V, 60/55 W x1 | 12 V, 55 W x2 |
| Taillight Bulb | 12 V, 5/21 W x2 | 12 V, 5/21 W x1 |
Frame | ||
| Rake/Trail | 27 deg/3.3 inches | 25.5 deg/3.54 inches |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Steel Double Cradle |
Suspension/Tires | ||
| Front Tire | Tubeless; 100/80x16 | 110/70x17 54H |
| Rear Tire | Tubeless; 130/80x16 | 150/70x17 69H |
| Brakes | Single front and rear disc | 300mm Twin Disc / 230mm Disc |
| Forks | Hydraulic telescopic 36mm forks w/ 125mm (5.5 in) of travel |
Telescopic 41mm Upside-Down forks |
| Shock | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK w/ 110mm (5.1) of travel | Gas shock absorber, Pre-Load Adjustable |
Dimensions/Weights | ||
| Overall Length | 80.1 in (2035 mm) | 81.1 in (2060 mm) |
| Overall Width | 28.0 in (710 mm) | 25.8 in (655 mm) |
| Overall Height | 43.1 in (1095 mm) | 44.3 in (1125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1400 mm) | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Dry/Wet Weight | 304/355 pounds | 408/?? pounds |
| Curb Weight Front | 167.55 lb (76 kg) | |
| Curb Weight Rear | 187.39 lb (85 kg) | |
| Max Load | 340 pounds | |
Capacities | ||
| Fuel Tank | 4.8 Gallons (Min 91 Research / 87 Avg. Octane Unleaded) |
4.5 Gallons (17 liters) |
| Engine Oil | 1.9 Liters (SE-SG Class SAE 10W40-20W50) | 1.4 Liters |
| Coolant | 1 Liter or 1.1 Quarts (%50 Distilled Water/50% Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze) | |
Performance | ||
| 0-60 mph (0-100km/h) | 5.5 seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile | 15 seconds | |
| Maximum Speed | 112 mph claimed, 105 mph tested | 87 mph |
| Horsepower | 36 @ 12,500rpm (28 @ rear wheel) Dyno Chart | 24.7 @ 95000rpm at rear wheel |
| Torque | 18.1Ft/Lbs @10,000 RPM (14 @ rear wheel) Dyno Chart |
21Ft/Lbs @7,600 rpm at rear wheel |
| Braking Distance | 41 ft from 31.07 mph (12.5 m from 50 km/h) | |
| minimum Turning Radius | 9.19 ft (2.b m) | |
| Fuel Efficency | 55-75 MPG | |
| MSRP | $2,999 | $3,699/$3,999 |
