| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | There’s a good reason why Kawasaki’s Ninja® 250R continues to be among those motorcycles at the top of the sales charts. Actually, there are several reasons why consumers flock to the sporty styling of this particular motorcycle. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2006 | 
    | Type | Sport | 
| Price as new | US$ 2999.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.7   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Torque | 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.1 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM | 
    | Compression | 12.4:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor.  Keihin CVK30 x 2 | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° | 
    | Front suspension | 36mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork | 
    | Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with Aluminum Linkage | 
    | Front tire | 100/80-16 | 
    | Rear tire | 130/80-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 137.9 kg (304.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Candy Persimmon Red, Ebony, Candy Thunder Blue, Bright Yellow | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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