rumormill wrote:
Compact size, exceptional personality and a low price tag highlight Kawasaki’s new Ninja® 250R quarter-liter performer. Considering how much fun it is to ride and the fact that it’s the only 250cc sportbike sold in the U.S., it’s no wonder the Ninja 250R has been a strong seller for over a decade. Its successful blend of a rider-friendly engine, easy-to-operate chassis and supersport styling worthy of its Ninja moniker, this model was developed to offer real world performance to riders of all skill levels and goes to show that good things do come in small packages.
At the core of the lightweight Ninja 250R is an engine that thrives on high-rpm excitement. The gutsy 249cc parallel twin has been retuned to spice up its smooth and predictable power delivery. It now offers more low- and mid-range torque thanks to revisions to its dual overhead camshafts and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system. A silky smooth six-speed transmission tops off the sportbike equipment list, enabling the 250R to exploit a powerband that’s sure to please riders with its beginner friendly low-end grunt and a lively top-end rush that’ll keep seasoned veterans satisfied. The coup de’ grace, is its ability to deliver excellent fuel economy.
The 250R’s new fairing and windscreen not only look great, they deliver improved wind protection for a wide range of riding situations. This lightweight sportbike is loaded with even more rider-friendly features such as an easy-to-read instrument panel and positive neutral finder.
Neka79 wrote:maybe it IS the replacement for the gpx??
It is. They don't sell the ZZ-R250 in the US, which is this thing's primary market, where it's bought by the very short, the very ego-free and by small-bike fetishists.
A side note-
Its interesting to see that the manufacturers are definitely taking notice of the aftermarket industry and are adding the tasty bits before they leave the factory - Wave discs, polished rims, clear lenses etc. When are we going to see crash knobs or sacrificial bits built into the bike to take the brunt of a minor whoopsie. The fairings on this new 250 would I suppose cost around the same as a zzr250 and so there is nothing new about the learner burners causing expensive damage, but it would be nice to see at least some lugs to give the option of easily fitting protective devices. It would be another angle on which to market this kind of bike to new riders.
I got a sweater for my birthday. I realy wanted a moaner or a screamer.
According to the Kawasaki.com site RRP is $3500 US.
That makes it about $4200 with current exchange rate, plus on road...
Somehow I don't think it will be that cheap here, for some reason..
Dave
2010 Z1000
ex bikes
05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
95 ZXR750R M Race Bike - No. 75
98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
zx6r, zx7r, GPX750, GPX500, lots of KX's.
I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
Well it shits all over the GPX in the looks department, and the 249cc twin GPX donk is pretty bulletproof.
Whether they are correct in saying there's a lot more low and mid-range torque is questionable. The GPX used to rev it's arse out in first and go essentially nowhere. I only used to use it for starting on hills and you could quite happily take off most of the time in 2nd.
Good on them anyway, shits all over a small scooter and you'll probably still get 90mpg (hopefully they've changed the seat though) .
Dave
2010 Z1000
ex bikes
05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
95 ZXR750R M Race Bike - No. 75
98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
zx6r, zx7r, GPX750, GPX500, lots of KX's.
I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
"Nan & Pop Racing"
Poppy Hops on .... CBR150 (Superlite) CBR954 "Blade"
Nanna Naps on .... MoriWAKI NSR85 (Motolite) ZX10R "Crim"
We may ride like Old Can'ts, But Phuk we look DOOG !!!!!!
hmm interesting, i don't like the look of the raised bars, it still looks to GPX like and with the Parrellel twin, well hmmmmm undecided will have to sell it in the flesh before i can decide.. Good to see some fresh blood tho!
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