Kawasaki Ninja 250R
32 hp, 249 cc, 169 kg2007 - 2012
Yamaha Vmax
200 hp, 1679 cc, 310 kg2014 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha Vmax
Displacement249 cc1679 cc
Max power32 hp (@11 000 RPM)200 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque22 Nm (@9 500 RPM)170 Nm (@6 500 RPM)
Redline14 000 RPM9 500 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC V4
Compression11.60:111.30:1
Oil capacity1.30 litre4.70 litre
Oil type10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, YAMALUBE 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore62.0 mm90.0 mm
Stroke41.2 mm66.0 mm
Weight to power5.28 kg/hp1.55 kg/hp
Power to weight189 hp/Ton645 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8Ah, YTX9-BSYTZ14S
GearboxKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha Vmax
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type520
Gears count65
Primary ratio3.0871.509
Final drive3.0713.082
1. gear2.6 (66 km/h)2.375 (107 km/h)
2. gear1.789 (96 km/h)1.81 (140 km/h)
3. gear1.409 (121 km/h)1.4 (181 km/h)
4. gear1.16 (147 km/h)1.115 (227 km/h)
5. gear1.0 (171 km/h)0.935 (271 km/h)
6. gear0.893 (191 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki Ninja 250RYamaha Vmax
Frame typeTubular, diamondDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm (uni-trak), 130.00 mm travelSwingarm, 110.00 mm travel