![]() The relevance of 250 cc bikes is not like it used to be as many learner laws have changed over the last few years in many markets.Īnd as a result 250s often must compete with motorcycles of up to 660 cc (albeit restricted) as well as new bigger engine competitors from the same brand.īut due to the great value performance proposition 250s are still very much relevant in particular in Asian countries where larger capacituy machines are often out of the reach for many people. It certainly seems that all newer motorcycles are getting porkier these days. On the plus side, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R comes in at 11 kg lighter than one of its most recent rivals the Suzuki GSX250R. Today, the Little Ninja 250R isn’t the lightest 250 in the class and is only 4 kg lighter than its bigger Ninja 300 sister That is only 4 horsepower down on the larger capacity Kawasaki Ninja 300.įor reference, the old GPX 250 was more powerful and considerably lighter than the Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Today in the form of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R we still have a 248 cc Parallel-twin engine making 32 hp at the crank depending on the market. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 and 400 are evolutions of the Ninja 250R and are Kawasaki’s response to changing learner laws as well as new and faster machines constantly being introduced by competitors. The Kawasaki Ninja 250R as at the time of writing is still being sold in some markets alongside the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and 400. That machine was then revised in 2013 where it took its styling cues from the bigger and faster and equally popular Ninja 300 The Kawasaki Ninja 250R came to the market in 2008 and ran until 2012. Kawasaki’s entry-level 250 sportbikes have been around in various guises since as far back as 1986 and are known in many markets as the GPX/GPZ 250.Īll incarnations have always been hugely popular motorcycles everywhere that they have been sold.įrom the GPX/GPZ250 right up until the Ninja 250 are all motorcycles that have provided a great package combining great value, performance fun and ease of use. The clutch and drive chain are said to have been replaced in 2021, and the transmission oil was changed.Ī removed muffler is included in the sale.The Kawasaki Ninja 250R 0-60 in 7 seconds. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a drive chain. The Keihin carburetor is said to have been overhauled and the air filter replaced under current ownership. The air-cooled 248cc two-stroke single is finished in red and features CDI ignition, a kickstarter, and an expansion chamber exhaust system with an Answer Products silencer that exits under the rear bodywork. ![]() The three-wheeler did not come equipped with an odometer or other instrumentation, therefore true mileage is unknown. The black handlebar wears replacement grips and holds a clutch lever, a parking brake lever, and light switches on the left in addition to a brake lever and ignition switch on the right. The front master cylinder was overhauled and the rear was replaced, per the seller. ![]() ![]() Braking is supplied by single discs on the front wheel and on the rear axle. Suspension consists of an air-adjustable trailing-axle fork as well as a swingarm with a monoshock featuring a remote reservoir. Gold-painted 8″ steel wheels wear Nankang knobby tires. The wiring harness and right air intake tube show damage at the steering neck. The seller notes rust on the rear of the seat pan causing the vinyl cover to lift and also states that the red heat shield shows rub marks and corrosion, the lower portion of the right rear fender shows wear and has been repaired, and repairs have been made to the rear fender support brackets. Equipment includes a black solo seat, a chrome grab bar, an aftermarket headlight guard, a 2.2-gallon fuel tank, front and rear skid plates, a headlight, and a taillight. The bodywork is finished in red with blue, black, and white graphics over a red frame. This ATC250R is offered at no reserve with a removed muffler and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name. Work under current ownership is said to have included overhauling the Keihin carburetor and front master cylinder, installing an aftermarket exhaust silencer, changing the transmission oil, and replacing the clutch, drive chain, air filter, and hand grips. The bike was acquired by the seller in California in July 2021 and was subsequently relocated to Arizona. Features include a solo seat, an expansion chamber exhaust system, an air-adjustable fork, a rear monoshock, front and rear skid plates, disc brakes, and trail lighting. This 1982 Honda ATC250R is powered by a 248cc two-stroke single paired to a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in red with gold wheels.
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