2013 Ninja 250R - Baby Ninja Infused with ZX-10R DNA
Kawasaki has given the Baby Ninja much needed makeover. The 2013 Ninja 250R sports redesigned bodywork which resembles its bigger sibling ZX-10R. Now it looks much sharper and angular. Another big welcome change is new instrument cluster which hosts digital speedometer and analog tachometer.
Changes in the engine parallel twin engine are new pistons, cylinder, crank case along with the revamped fuel injection system with dual throttle valves. These changes aims to give the Ninja more torque in low and mid range.
Kawasaki has introduced three special edition duel tone coloring scheme for the new 250. What differentiates special edition from normal color tone bikes apart from aesthetics is ABS. Yes, these special edition bikes will come with ABS as standard. ABS model weight 174 Kg while normal model weight 172Kg.
If Bajaj manage to get it localized in India and price it around 2.2L then it will be a masterstroke for Kawasaki, otherwise 3L+ pricing will keep it in extra premium bracket where only "Lucky" few could afford it.
Check out the specifications below :
Engine type : 4 stroke, liquid cooled, parallel twin
Cylinder size : 249 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 62.0 x 41.2 mm
Compression ratio : 11.3 : 1
Max power : 23.5 kW (32 PS) / 11.000 rpm
Max torque : 21.0 Nm {2.1 kgf m} /10.000 rpm
Starter system : Electric Starter
Valve sytem : DOHC, 8 valves
Ignition : Digital
Fuel system : Fuel Injection System ( 28 mm x 2 ) with dual butterfly valve
Transmission : 6-speed, return shift
Frame: tube diamond, steel
Front suspension: 37 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak with 5 preload
Front tyre: 110/70-17 M/C (54S)
Rear tyre: 140/70-17 M/C (66S)
Front brake: Single disc 290 mm diameter with dual-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single disc 220 mm diameter with dual-piston caliper
Length x width x height : 2.010 x 715 x 1.110 mm
Wheel axis length : 1.400 mm
Ground clearance : 785 mm
Fuel capacity : 17 litres
Max weight : 172 kg / 174 kg ( ABS model)
