Vtec44
07-19-2008, 10:43 AM
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It's about time that Kawasaki updated the 250, and I can see how it will continue to be their best seller for many years to come. The styling has been completely changed, although supposedly the new Ninja 250R still shares about 30% parts from the old Ninja 250R. Other than styling, the engine seems to be a bit more "hyper" with adequate acceleration. The only complain I have is that the engine doesn't have enough low-end torque to get the bike moving from a dead stop. You have to rev it up a bit, to around 2-3k RPM and let go the clutch slowly for it to move without stalling. It's the same problem with the old 250. Maybe because I haven't ridden a smaller bike for a while, and that I'm spoiled with my track bike.
It's about time that Kawasaki updated the 250, and I can see how it will continue to be their best seller for many years to come. The styling has been completely changed, although supposedly the new Ninja 250R still shares about 30% parts from the old Ninja 250R. Other than styling, the engine seems to be a bit more "hyper" with adequate acceleration. The only complain I have is that the engine doesn't have enough low-end torque to get the bike moving from a dead stop. You have to rev it up a bit, to around 2-3k RPM and let go the clutch slowly for it to move without stalling. It's the same problem with the old 250. Maybe because I haven't ridden a smaller bike for a while, and that I'm spoiled with my track bike.