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Most awaited Kawasaki's Ninja 250R, a 249cc sports bike is expected to showing up on Indian roads by end of 2008. Kawasaki Ninja 250R features a 249cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin engine with a 6 speed manual gearbox which produces 31bhp power at 10,500rpm. and 22Nm torque at 9,500rpm. Its 249cc power plant provides the great acceleration to this machine so that Ninza 250R can hit 0-60mph(96kmph) in 5.74 seconds and it can run a quarter mile in 14.5 seconds. While 30bhp may not seems too much, but it is enough to cross the mark of 170km/h at speedometer.

Its 110/70mm(front)-130/70 mm(rear) wheels makes the handling capacity of this bike so qualitative. Its 37mm Telescopic front suspension and Bottom-Link Uni-Trak rear suspension reduces the jerks at the time of riding and improves the handling capacity. Its new Denso radiator provides better cooling with minimal space and weight.

Available colors in Kawasaki Ninja 250R are:

* Passion Red

* Lime Green

* Plasma Blue

* Ebony
The price of Ninja 250R is USD 3500(around 1.6lakh indian rupees). Bajaj will import the Ninja 250R in CKD form from Thailand to reduce the custom duties as well its cost. But this bike will not be directly imported, its parts will be imported and then assembled in the Indian Bajaj Auto's plant. Bajaj along with Kawasaki will be marketing it in India and is soon expected to be seen in the market in Bajaj Pro biking showrooms. The low price tag with an exceptional personality might give this sport bike a good start.


VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine : 249cc, 4-stroke, DOHC
Maximum Power : 31bhp @ 7500rpm
Maximum Torque : 22Nm @ 6000rpm
Gears : 6 Speed Manual
Valve Per Cylinder : 4
Chassis Type(Frame) : Diamond
Cooling Type : Liquid Cooling
Suspension(Front) : 36mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Suspension(Rear) : Bottom-Link Uni-Trak
Brakes(Front) : 290mm Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Piston
Brakes(Rear) : 220mm Petal Disc with Dual-Piston
Wheel Type : Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size : 110/70-17 - 130/70-17 mm
Wheelbase : 1322.00 mm
Tyre : Tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity : 18 liters
Weight : 169.6 kg.
Length : 1996.00 mm
Width : 670.00 mm
Height : 1072.00 mm
Fuel Guage : Analogue
Tacho Meter : Analogue
Trip Meter : Analogue
Speedometer : Analogue
Self Start : Available
Low Fuel Indicator : Available
Low Oil Indicator : Available
Low Battery Indicator : Available
Top Speed : 176km/h
Fuel Economy : Around 22-30kmpl