Kawasaki Ninja 250R: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Sport, 2008-2012): 249 cc engine, 24.5 kW / 33 bhp, 170 kg (kerb weight), seat height 775 mm. Licence: A2.
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Kawasaki Ninja 250R2008-2012 · 249 cc · 25 kW
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Specs
Generation 2008-2012
| Years | 2008-2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 24.5 kW / 33 bhp |
| Weight | 170 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 775 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 66 mpg (4.3 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 210 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £2,800 |
Why it's worth it
- Nimble in traffic
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Smooth, predictable power
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Cramped for tall riders
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Tyres: date code (DOT) and tread
Similar motorcycles
- Honda CBR250R 249 cc · 19 kW · seat 780 mm
- Kawasaki Ninja 300 296 cc · 29 kW · seat 785 mm
Questions
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 250R A2-legal?
Yes: 24.5 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R?
775 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 250R weigh?
170 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R?
About 66 mpg (4.3 l/100 km); with the 17 l tank that is roughly 210 miles (340 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.