Kawasaki ZXR250 (1989-90)

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The Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja is a motorbike produced from 1989 to 1990. It features a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 12.2:1. The bike uses 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors for induction and has an electric starting system. The maximum power of the bike is 45 hp at 15000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 11500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed manual system, with a wet, multi-disc, cable-actuated clutch. The frame is made of pressed aluminum and has a perimeter design. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 120mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Uni-track swing arm with 113mm wheel travel. The front brakes use 2x discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake uses a single disc with a 1 piston caliper. The front tire is 110/70-R17 54H, while the rear tire is 140/60-R18 64H. The bike has a rake of 24 degrees and a ground clearance of 141mm. It weighs 141kg and has a fuel capacity of 15 liters. Its dimensions are 2000mm in length, 685mm in width, and 1090mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1360mm and a seat height of 735mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja

Year: 1989 – 90


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 33.1 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors
Ignition: TCBI
Spark Plug: NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Perimeter, pressed aluminium

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Uni-track, Swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 113 mm / 4.4 in
Front Brakes: 2x discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70-R17 54H
Rear Tyre: 140/60-R18 64H
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 85 mm / 3.1 in
Dimensions: Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1360 mm / 53.5 in
Seat Height: 735 mm / 28.9 in
Ground Clearance: 141 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight: 141 kg / 311 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal

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