Kawasaki Ninja ZX-2R
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| Kawasaki Ninja ZXR250 | |
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Also called | ZX-2R (Australia) |
| Production | 1989-1999 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 249cc straight-4 |
| Related | Ninja ZZR250 Ninja ZX-7R |
| Similar | Honda CBR250RR Suzuki GSX250R Yamaha FZR250 |
The Kawasaki ZXR 250 is a 249 cc in-line four cylinder four-stroke sports motorcycle produced by the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries conglomerate. Introduced in 1989, with a minor update for the 1990 model year, and a considerable redesign for 1991, after which the ZXR250 received only colour scheme changes until production ceased in 1999. Like the Honda CBR250R/CB250RR, Yamaha FZR250RR and Suzuki GSX-R250, the ZXR250 is noted for advanced, almost excessive, engineering and design.
[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 carburettors. Increased in horsepower from previous model and reduced weight. Also know as ZX-2R in Australia, of which was imported as a grey import from Japan.
[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 | 3.4 US gal (15 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 | 136 mph (219km/h) |
| Max power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 16000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18.07 ft·lbf (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.
[edit] Trivia
- 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.
