Ready to join the exciting world of motorcycling? These two Ninja twins from Kawasaki will light up your face with their twin benefits of excellent performance and value. Introducing the Ninja 500R and Ninja 250R. High-revving, powerful in-line twin engines. Sharp sportbike handling. And, with a low entry price, owning one is easy on the pocket. The 500R is two bikes in one. For newcomers, it's a bike to grow with. And for experts, it's a tool for showing up the big-bike crowd. Plus, its roomy ergonomics mean you can bring along a friend to share your good times. The 250R, with its balanced performance, 8-valve head and Ninja sports handling, dispels the notion that 250's are for lightweights. And it makes a great entry bike, too, with its ultra-low-to-the-ground seating and comfortable easy-to-reach handlebar. Two serious sportbikes. Both genuine Kawasaki.
| Specifications | Ninja 500R | Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled in-line Twin | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled in-line Twin |
| Displacement | 498 cc | 248 cc |
| Bore and stroke | 74 x 58 mm | 62 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 8 valves | DOHC, 8 valves |
| Carburetion | Keihin CVK34 x 2 | Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| transmission | 6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder | 6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder |
| Frame type | Double cradle, high-tensile steel | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Rake/trail | 27 deg/3.6 inches | 27 deg/3.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches | 55.1 inches |
| Suspension, front | 37 mm hydraulic fork | 36 mm hydraulic fork |
| Suspension, rear | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK |
| Tires, front/rear | Tubeless; 110/70 V17; 130/70 V17 | Tubeless; 100/80 V16; 130/80 V16 |
| Brakes, front | Disc with Balanced Actuation Calipers | Disc with Balanced Actuation Calipers |
| Brakes, rear | Disc with single piston caliper | Disc |
| Seat height | 30.5 | 29.3 |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gallons | 4.8 gallons |
| Dry weight | 389 pounds | 305 pounds |
| Colors | Firecracker Red or Luminous Peacock Blue | Firecracker Red |
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