Tech Spec
Evolution
Introduced in 1986, the Ninjette was status quo from '88 till this massive '08 makeover.
Rivals
Aside from a few cobby Chinese imports, the minimum Ninja is in a class of its own
| TECH |
| Price | $3499 |
| Engine type | l-c parallel-twin |
| Valve train | DOHC, 8v |
| Displacement | 249cc |
| Bore x stroke | 62.0 x 41.2mm |
| Compression | 11.6:1 |
| Fuel system | (2) 30mm Keihin carburetors |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | na |
| Claimed torque | na |
| Frame | Diamond-type steel-tube |
| Front suspension | 37mm Kayaba fork |
| Rear suspension | Single Kayaba shock, adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Single Tokico two-piston caliper, 290mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single Tokico two-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-ZR17 IRC Road Winner |
| Rear tire | 130/70-ZR17 IRC Road Winner |
| Rake/trail | 26.0/3.2 in. |
| Seat height | 30.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 335 lbs. |
| Color | Lime Green, Red, Black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 12 months, unlimited mi. |
Contact
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
http://www.kawasaki.com
Verdict
A 13,000-rpm dose of street cred for the under-appreciated 250cc class.