Kawasaki Ninja 250R
32 hp, 249 cc, 373 lbs2007 - 2012
Yamaha MT-10 SP
160 hp, 998 cc, 463 lbs2017
EngineKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha MT-10 SP
Engine codeCP4
Displacement249 cc998 cc
Max power32 hp (@11 000 RPM)160 hp (@11 500 RPM)
Max torque16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)81 lb ft (@9 000 RPM)
Redline14 000 RPM12 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.60:112.00:1
Oil capacity1.23 quart3.69 quart
Oil type10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK LMAR9E-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore62.0 mm79.0 mm
Stroke41.2 mm50.9 mm
Weight to power11.64 lbs/hp2.89 lbs/hp
Power to weight214 hp/2500lbs863 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah, YTX9-BSYTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah
GearboxKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha MT-10 SP
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio3.0871.634
Final drive3.0712.688
1. gear2.6 (41 mph)2.6 (79 mph)
2. gear1.789 (60 mph)2.176 (94 mph)
3. gear1.409 (75 mph)1.842 (111 mph)
4. gear1.16 (91 mph)1.579 (130 mph)
5. gear1.0 (106 mph)1.381 (148 mph)
6. gear0.893 (119 mph)1.25 (164 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha MT-10 SP
Frame typeTubular, diamondAluminum Deltabox
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travelÖhlins USD NIX 30 43mm, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travelÖhlins TTX 36 EC Monoshock, 4.72 in travel