Specification sheet — Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 250 specifications
Kawasaki's 250 cc parallel-twin sport bike, with a 14 L tank and a 795 mm seat.
- Displacement
- 249 cc
- Peak power
- 26.5 kW (36 PS) / 12,500 rpm
- Peak torque
- 22.0 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,500 rpm
- Curb weight
- 163 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
Overview
The published sheet lists a 249 cc engine, peak power of 26.5 kW (36 PS) / 12,500 rpm, peak torque of 22.0 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,500 rpm. It carries a curb weight of 163 kg, a 795 mm seat height and a 14 L tank.
On the published figures it works out to 16.3 kW per 100 kg, above the median for the other 5 sport bikes in this database (15.9 kW per 100 kg).
Market and trim notes
This sheet covers the Kawasaki Ninja 250 as listed in the Indonesian distributor’s current catalogue. Market-specific equipment can differ from the same nameplate in another country, so the figures are not interchangeable.
Full specification
Every row below is a published figure. Rows the manufacturer does not publish are marked rather than estimated.
Engine and performance
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid derived |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 |
| Maximum power | 26.5 kW (36 PS) / 12,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 22.0 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,500 rpm |
| Starting | Electric |
| Ignition | Digital |
Transmission and final drive
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final drive | Chain |
Chassis, suspension and brakes
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brake | Semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
Dimensions, weight and capacity
| Length × width × height | 1,990 x 710 x 1,125 mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,370 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Seat height | 795 mm |
| Curb weight | 163 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L |
What the numbers mean
The 795 mm seat is a middle-of-the-road height: most riders will get the balls of both feet down.
At 163 kg it is a two-person job to move uphill; plan parking before you stop.
The 14 L tank is touring-sized, which matters more on a bike that can sit at highway speed. The manufacturer does not publish a consumption figure, so this page does not quote a range.
Tyres are 110/70-17M/C 54H front and 140/70-17M/C 66H rear. Check that your local shop stocks both before a long trip.
Closest alternatives
| Model | Capacity | Power | Torque | Weight | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R | 249.8 cc | 35.2 kW (47 PS) / 15,500 rpm (with Ram Air) | 22.0 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 12,500 rpm | 180 kg | 785 mm |
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR | 399 cc | 56.7 kW (77 PS) / 14,500 rpm (with Ram Air) | 37.6 N·m (3.8 kgf·m) / 12,500 rpm | 189 kg | 800 mm |
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 636 cc | 95.2 kW (129 PS) / 13,000 rpm (with Ram Air) | 69.0 N·m (7.0 kgf·m) / 11,000 rpm | 198 kg | 830 mm |
Nearest alternatives by category and capacity in this database. These are published figures, not a road test or a recommendation.
Ownership and maintenance notes
- Clean and lubricate the chain at short intervals in rain or dust, and check slack with the bike on its side stand. A loose chain wears sprockets quickly; a tight one loads the output bearing.
- Check tyre pressures cold. On a light bike a few psi matters more than it does on a car, and it changes both steering and tyre life.
- Liquid cooling adds a coolant level and condition check. Do it when the engine is cold, and never open the radiator cap on a hot engine.
- A high-specific-output engine rewards correct oil level and valve-clearance checks. Do not stretch the service interval because the bike feels fine.
Source and verification
Figures are taken from Kawasaki Motor Indonesia, the Indonesian distributor, on 13 November 2026.
Source page: kawasaki-motor.co.id/id-id/sepeda-motor/ninja/sport/ninja-250/2027-ninja-250.
The source page is the 2027 model-year page.
Cooling is inferred from the published layout rather than printed as a separate field.
Wording is quoted as published; spacing and unit symbols are normalised. Specification databases go stale: if a figure here differs from the current distributor page, the distributor page wins, and this sheet records what was published on the verification date.
