Kawasaki Ninja ZX-2R
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Also called | ZX-2R (Australia) |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Related | Ninja ZZR250 Ninja ZX-7R |
| Similar | Honda CBR250RR Suzuki GSX250R Yamaha FZR250 |
The Kawasaki ZXR 250 is a 249cc in-line four cylinder four-stroke Kawasaki "Supersport" motorcycle, capable in standard form of speeds of over 125 mph (200 km/h). The ZXR 250 was introduced in 1989, and a refined version were released in 1991 remained unchanged for long years to its last production run in 1999. Design, engine, braking and suspension have been influenced by technology developed for the ZXR 750 and have resulted in a small motorcycle of prodigious acceleration, stability and reliability.
Did you know..
Even when the "baby ninja" is the result of a 750 copy, back in 1991 Kawasaki revamped the ZXR 250 without two headlights separate from each other, side by side, but the old design remained in the bigger 750 until 1996.
[edit] Ninja ZXR 250 models
- ZX-250A: Sold from 1989 to 1991.
- ZX-250C: Sold from 1991 to 1999. Changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals, engine and carburators. Increase some horsepower from previus model and reduced weight. Also know as ZX-2R in Australia.
[edit] Specifications & performance statistics (C model)
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| Engine | 4-stroke In-line four cylinder, DOHC, Liquid cooled, 16-Valve |
| Redline range | From 18.000 to 20.000 RPM |
| Displacement | 249 cc |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore x stroke | 49.0 * 33.1 mm |
| Compression_ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Carburetion | (4) Keihin CVK D30 |
| Ignition | TCBI |
| Spark_plug | NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated |
| Frame | Perimeter, pressed aluminium |
| Rake/trail | 24 degrees or rake and 85 mm of trail |
| Suspension, front | Inverted telescopic |
| Suspension, rear | Uni-trak, Swing arm |
| Wheelbase | 35.5 in (1.360 mm) |
| Wheel travel, front | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Wheel travel, rear | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| Tire, front | 110/70R17 54H |
| Tire, rear | 140/60R18 64H |
| Brakes, front | Dual disk, Double caliper |
| Brakes, rear | Single disk, Single caliper |
| Overall length | 78.7 in (2000 mm) |
| Overall width | 27.0 in (685 mm) |
| Overall height | 42.9 in (1090 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (141 mm) |
| Seat height | 28.9 in (735 mm) |
| Weight dry | 311 lb (141 kg) |
| Minimum turning radius | 9.5 ft(2.9 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (10 L) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 0.78 US gal (3 L) |
| Fuel type | Min 91 Research / 87 avg. octane unleaded |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 L |
| Oil type | SE or SF class, SAE 10W40 |
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| 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 3.8 s |
| Maximum speed | 127 mph |
| Max power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 16000 RPM |
| Max Torque | 18.07 ft-lbs (24.5 Nm) @ 11500 RPM |
| Fuel Efficiency | 7l / 100 km @ 100 km/h |
There seems to be some discrepancies about the actual power that the ZXR250 makes, though the factory Kawasaki catalog claims 45 horsepower, in some restricted models around the world 39 HP is correct. In this versions speedometer reads up to 180 km/h only.
