Kawasaki Ninja

Kawasaki Ninja 250 R was introduced during the festival season(Diwali, 2009) in India. Thanks to Bajaj Auto who brought this world class super bike for bike lovers in the country. The bike will be imported direct from Thailand as in CKD form. Ninja bikes are marketed worldwide. It is sold in US as the Ninja 250 R, as ZX250 in the UK and GPX250 rest of the world. Even though it has no competitor in the market as it the single bike in the segment but will have tuff competition from Hero Honda Karizma ZMR and Yamaha R15. The Bajaj Probiking Showroom will sale, service and provide spares that will be imported directly from Thailand and Japan. The Kawasaki Ninja 250 R comes loaded with powerful 249cc, liquid cooled, 4 stroke, parallel twin engine that generates 33 Ps of power and 22 Nm torque. It is fitted with 290mm petal disc brake at front and 220 petal disc brake at rear. In addition, the baby Ninja houses 37mm telescopic fork and Uni-Trak suspension at rear. The ex-showroom price of the bike it Rs 2.69 lakh. Kawasaki Ninja Full Review

Bajaj introduced Kawasaki Ninja 250 R in India with a price tag of Rs 2.69 lakh. The bike is popular around the world as a super sports bike. Bajaj sells this bike through Bajaj Probiking Showrooms in the country. The power mill of the baby Ninja 250 R belts out 33Ps of power at 11,000 rpm and 22Nm of power at 8,200 rpm. Acceleration and pick-up is unmatchable with excellent control. It inherits and proudly sports the cutting-edge power, technology and styling of the Ninja Super Sports models. With rider focused ergonomics, styling and a host of features such as fuel injection, liquid cooling and petal disc brakes it is a bike that never cease to amaze.

Models

Kawasaki Ninja 250 R was launched in Indian market by Bajaj Auto. This is the single bike which is introduced under the solo name of Kawasaki. Earlier, Kawasaki bikes were available under the brand name of Kawasaki-Bajaj in India. The baby Ninja will be made available in the CKD form direct from Thailand through Bajaj Probiking Showrooms across India. There are plans to launch Kawasaki Ninja 650 R in India soon.

Mileage/Average/ Fuel Economy

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 R boasts large fuel tank. The maximum fuel tank capacity is 17 litres. That means you can take it to long routes without locating petrol pumps till a good distance. The claimed fuel economy of the bike is 42 kmpl. Fuel injection technology and better combustion system work for maximum mileage. But as you are opting for a super sports bike, mileage figures do not come in the way. On the other hand, heavy weight, etal disc brakes and larger wheelbase effect the mileage accordingly.

Colours

The baby Ninja, Kawasaki Ninja 250 R, was launched in two vibrant hues-Ebony black and Lime Green. Earlier, it was expected to be launch in four shades. The body colour is painted over doom, front fairing, full front mudguard, fuel tank and pillion seat. Silver colour can be seen at disc brakes, exhaust and passenger foot pegs. Ninja and Kawasaki stickers at air scoops and fuel tank are in black in green body colour while it is in white in black body colour. Otherwise, its having black treatment at the rest of the parts.

Acceleration and Pick up

Kawasaki Ninja 250R is a world class super sports bike known for cutting-edge power, technology and styling. As you might have seen the power and torque figures, its obvious that power and pick-up would be awesome. The baby Ninja clears 0-60 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and 0-100 km/h in mere 8.1 seconds. The top speed is 176 km/h.

Appearance

The best selling bike of Kawasaki, Kawasaki Ninja 250 R, is widely acknowledged as the best quarter litre bike ever. The sexy and superb sporty looks contribute a lot in the success of the Ninja. The bike is launched in two colours- green and black. The green is Kawasaki's trademark colour and dominates the web world and its brochure as well. The baby Ninja comes with front full fairing. The front fairing is designed in a clever way that covers upside of the engine section and shows half of the engine. The fairing is in plastic while fuel tank is in steel. The mask houses the dual lamp headlights with Day time Running Lamps (DRL) for safety. In other words, the headlamps work automatically in dark and turn off in day light. Large wind screen is fitted at the top of the mask to protect the rider from gusty winds. Mounted rear view mirrors are having very different shape. The whole front face seems like an crowned owl. Compact and sleek front turn indicators are mounted at the airscoops.
The dashboard of the bike is designed in analogue format. The three-pod instrument panel is comprised of speedometer, tripmeter, tachometer and fuel gauge. The instrument panel also features turn indicators, high beam, low fuel, low oil, high oil temperature, choked air filter, and low battery indicators. As far as graphical work is concerned, Kawasaki used a minimum. The Kawasaki logo is pasted at petrol tank and Iconic Ninja logo is there on airscoops. The body colour is sprayed at front full fairing, mask, full front fender, petrol tank and pillion seat (in green body colour). Rear suspension can't be sighted easily as it is fitted down under the rider's seat.
Under the rear seat, there are two helmet holders. Race ready dual seats look stunning. However, no grab rails and backrest for the passenger. Safety depends on rear footpegs and the rider for passenger. The tail lamp is razor shaped and has a tiny brake light. Toe-shifter gear adds to the sporty look of the bike. Petal disc brake oil box is naked and clearly visible on the rear side. The baby Ninja comes loaded with six spoke black alloy wheels with shining racing strips at rim.

Comfort

Kawasaki Ninja 250R is sports bike and has all the sporty comfort. It should be clear in one's mind that this not a family bike. The machine is equipped with advanced suspensions and petal disc brakes that make your ride jerk free and comfortable. Seat arrangements is quite different in the baby Ninja. Race-ready dual seat is fitted for rider and pillion. Footpegs are place at the right height for both the riders. Seat lock is also there. One interesting thing is incorporated in the bike that is dual-lamp headlights with Day time Running Lamps (DRL) for safety. The headlamps turn on when sense dark and turn off when enough light. For the sake of style and comfort, toe-shifter gear is fitted. For the travel on highways and bad weather conditions, the bike is equipped with big front protection and large windscreen. Large fuel tank that can have 17 liters of fuel is an added comfort. The full front fairing and wind screen protects the rider from the gusty wind. The riding position is reasonably comfortable on long trips.

Dimensions

The overall length, height and width of the Kawasaki Ninja 250r is 2,085mm, 1,115 and 715mm respectively. Seat height is 790mm. The ground clearance is little low that is 135mm. The Ninja 250r comes with rugged diamond shaped frame chassis that is coupled with a beefy square cross-section swingarm lays the foundation of a sturdy machine. It got an impressive wheelbase of 1400 mm. The curb weight of the bike is 172 kg.

Engine Capacity and Performance

Kawasaki Ninja 250R is equipped with a mind-blowing 249cc DHOC four stroke power mill which belts out 33PS of maximum power at 11,000 rpm and generates, harnessing low and mid range torque, 22NM at 8200 rpm. This power mill is supported with parallel twin-cylinders. It houses new generation liquid cooling Desno radiator that is small, light-weight and offers superior cooling with the added help of fins on the lower side of the crankcase. The entry-level sports bike is fitted with fine-atomising injectors for mid and high RPM throttle response. The Ninja 250R also features dual throttle valves for responsiveness across the rev range. The reinforced piston builds resistance and increase durability. It's combustion chamber design optimise the squish area, maximising combustion efficiency and thereby reducing emissions. Kawasaki Ninja incorporates 6 speed transmission that is found in a few bike in India. It also give a chance to bikers for styling and racing. Exhaust system comes is a two-into-one feature that ensure step-free power curve and smoothness. Its dual catalysers, not only minimizes power loss but also maximizes efficiency by locating the first catalyser as close to the exhaust ports as possible. It also promise clean emissions.

Wheels and tyres

The big bike, Kawasaki Ninja 250 R is loaded with widest tyres and wheelbase. Let's see the specifications of the tyres-110/70-17 (front) and 130/70-17(rear). The rear tyre is widest and does its duty quite reasonably. The machine sports black alloy wheels that come in six spokes. The spokes are sleek but rigidness is there. The wheel travel is 120mm (front) and 130mm (rear).

Suspension

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 R is fitted with best kind of comfort features. In view to provide optimum comfort, it is equipped with 37mm telescopic front shock absorbers with rigid setting ensure that the pitching motion is minimum and so is rider discomfort. In the same way, the machine is provided with Uni-Trak shock absorbers at rear side, five-time adjustable for various preloads, provides great road-holding ability and bump absorption.

Handling and Control

All required features for handling and control are installed in the Ninja 250 R. These include petal disc brakes and large wheelbase. The flying machine comes with largest disc brakes at both end. The petal disc brakes can halt the bike with just a push of brakes at any speed. Petal disc brakes offer excellent heat dissipation and braking power. Its 290mm large-diameter front disc, gripped by balanced action two-piston caliper, offers excellent braking performance and natural, direct feeling at the lever. And the rear features a 220mm disc gripped by a two-piston caliper. These petal disc brakes not only seem eyecatching but also ensure superb halting. 17” low-profile tyres are used for confident handling. The baby Kawasaki Ninja 250R boasts widest tyres and wheelbase. The wheelbase is 1400mm. This large wheelbase ensure the best gripping on road and thus premises great stability as well. Forget about skidding!

Kawasaki Ninja Pros

The sports bike looks different with its smart design. Sensor dual-lamp headlights are new to the market. For handling and control, best features are installed.

Kawasaki Ninja Cons

The bike do not have main stand but side stand. The instrument panel comes in analogue format. It should be at least one meter in digital mode. No rear garb bars or backrest for pillion. Complete no-no for older people. The price tag of the bike is too high to own it for a common bike enthusiasts.
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