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|class = | |class = Sport touring | ||
|engine = Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin | |engine = Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin | ||
|bore_stroke = 62.0mm x 62.0mm | |bore_stroke = 62.0mm x 62.0mm |
Latest revision as of 20:46, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki NINJA (GPZ) 250R | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1985 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin |
Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 62.0mm |
Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
Horsepower | 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 11000RPM |
Torque | 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
Fuel System | Carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: UNI-TRAK system with single shock |
Brakes | Front: Single disc with 2-piston calipers Rear: Single disc with 1-piston calipers |
Front Tire | 100/80-16 |
Rear Tire | 120/80-16 |
Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
Length | 80.12 inches (2035 mm) |
Width | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
Seat Height | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
Weight | 138.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki NINJA (GPZ) 250R was a Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1985. Max torque was 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 62.0mm bore x 62.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/80-16 front tire and a 120/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc with 2-piston calipers in the front and a Single disc with 1-piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a UNI-TRAK system with single shock. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.
1985 - 1987 Kawasaki NINJA (GPZ) 250R[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki Ninja/GPZ 250R works perfectly as a motorcycle, and works better as bike to gain confidence on. The 250R is powered by a liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder four-stroke engine with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. This unintimidating yet high-output engine delivers smooth, predictable power that's perfect for the sport's new initiates. The American market has been a big success for the Kawasaki Ninja 250 range for years and years .