Kawasaki Ninja 250SL: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 250SL (Sport, 2015-2017): 249 cc engine, 20.4 kW / 27 bhp, 151 kg (kerb weight), seat height 780 mm. Licence: A2.
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Kawasaki Ninja 250SL2015-2017 · 249 cc · 20 kW
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Specs
Generation 2015-2017
| Years | 2015-2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 20.4 kW / 27 bhp |
| Weight | 151 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS optional |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 11 l |
| Fuel use | 72 mpg (3.9 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 155 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,700 - £3,000 |
Why it's worth it
- Smooth, predictable power
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Very low fuel use
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Basic, budget suspension
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
Similar motorcycles
- Honda CBR250R 249 cc · 19 kW · seat 780 mm
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- CFMoto 300SR 292 cc · 21 kW · seat 780 mm
Questions
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL A2-legal?
Yes: 20.4 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 250SL?
780 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 250SL weigh?
151 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL?
About 72 mpg (3.9 l/100 km); with the 11 l tank that is roughly 155 miles (250 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.