I was curious if the last four or 5 digits of the serial represented what number it was off the assembly line. Anyone know? If it is I would be interested in what number your bike is off the assembly line.

Mine is 015XX

Edit:

So i just spoke with my dealer and there is two assembly line numbers. One for the engine and one for the bike as a whole. He also said its the last 6 Alpha\Numeric that make it up. He did not know what the Alpha part of it stood for so in my case the "A". Curious what you guys may already know in regards.

So for my bike I have the following.

Engine - A015XX
Bike - A015XX

http://willbelayforfood.com/ninja/ninjettevins.jpg

I'd "X" out the last digit or two in your post. It's not a great idea to have a VIN number out there quite that publicly, and it can be quickly assumed if someone has the make/model + the last few numbers.

My last five numbers for the bike are 026XX, so if it is sequential, mine was just a wee bit behind yours.

I'd "X" out the last digit or two in your post. It's not a great idea to have a VIN number out there quite that publicly, and it can be quickly assumed if someone has the make/model + the last few numbers.

My last five numbers for the bike are 026XX, so if it is sequential, mine was just a wee bit behind yours.

Thanks for the heads up and also posting your assembly line #. I am curious what other countries such as Australia have for #s to see who got what first. I think they got theirs before us as did Europe.

Still not sure what someone would do with the VIN but this day and age you just never know.

Thanks again :thumbup:

With a VIN and a zip code, you can do all sorts of things on the CA DMV site, not sure about other states.

With a VIN and a zip code, you can do all sorts of things on the CA DMV site, not sure about other states.

Yup this day and age there is just no telling. We do online tags and such so if you have a plate plus VIN you could get some fake tags I bet. Either way good catch on your part.

Now who got a bike in the first 500 or 1000 batch. :)

Thanks for the heads up and also posting your assembly line #. I am curious what other countries such as Australia have for #s to see who got what first. I think they got theirs before us as did Europe.

Still not sure what someone would do with the VIN but this day and age you just never know.

Thanks again :thumbup:

Too late. I already reported it "stolen." :)

19XX. The middle child so far. ;)

My guess is A is the year, B will be 2014

Well, here's how it has worked for the model numbers of past Ninjettes:
E-series
EX250E1 - 1986
EX250E2 - 1987

F-series
EX250F2 - 1988
EX250F3 - 1989
EX250F4 - 1990
EX250F5 - 1991 (*)
EX250F6 - 1992
EX250F7 - 1993
EX250F8 - 1994
EX250F9 - 1995
EX250F10 - 1996
EX250F11 - 1997
EX250F12 - 1998
EX250F13 - 1999
EX250F14 - 2000
EX250F15 - 2001
EX250F16 - 2002
EX250F17 - 2003
EX250F18 - 2004
EX250F19 - 2005
EX250F6F - 2006
EX250F7F - 2007

J-series
EX250J8F - 2008
EX250J9F - 2009
EX250JAF - 2010
EX250JBF - 2011
EX250JCF - 2012

Ninja 300
EX300ADF - 2013

The "A" in EX300A denotes it as the first Ninja 300, but will stay the same next year if they don't revise the bike significantly. The "D" is the year and it falls in yearly sequence with EX250J?F. Next year's 2014 EX300 will likely be EX300AEF.

*assumption; 1991 is strangely missing on Kawasaki's website (https://www.kawasakiepc.com/MainNav.cfm?CallNav=1)

Too late. I already reported it "stolen." :)

Sweet can't wait to get my check and now I have a track bike full time LOL. :thumbup:

19XX. The middle child so far. ;)

Got you updated in the list now. Have any idea of your showed up at the dealer before mine Alex? Was wild in that my dealer here in Texas got their two 300s 2 weeks before any other dealer at least in Texas. Once they did I had dealers calling me on the same day and time LOL.

My guess is A is the year, B will be 2014

Good guess from what CZroe is saying you nailed it.

Well, here's how it has worked for the model numbers:
E-series
EX250E1 - 1986
EX250E2 - 1987

F-series
EX250F2 - 1988
EX250F3 - 1989
EX250F4 - 1990
EX250F5 - 1991 (*)
EX250F6 - 1992
EX250F7 - 1993
EX250F8 - 1994
EX250F9 - 1995
EX250F10 - 1996
EX250F11 - 1997
EX250F12 - 1998
EX250F13 - 1999
EX250F14 - 2000
EX250F15 - 2001
EX250F16 - 2002
EX250F17 - 2003
EX250F18 - 2004
EX250F19 - 2005
EX250F6F - 2006
EX250F7F - 2007

J-series
EX250J8F - 2008
EX250J9F - 2009
EX250JAF - 2010
EX250JBF - 2011
EX250JCF - 2012

Ninja 300
EX300ADF - 2013

The "A" in EX300A denotes it as the first Ninja 300. The "D" is the year and it falls in yearly sequence with EX250J?F.

*assumption; 1991 is strangely missing on Kawasaki's website (https://www.kawasakiepc.com/MainNav.cfm?CallNav=1)

Thanks for the info this makes a lot of sense now.

Sweet can't wait to get my check and now I have a track bike full time LOL. :thumbup:



Got you updated in the list now. Have any idea of your showed up at the dealer before mine Alex? Was wild in that my dealer here in Texas got their two 300s 2 weeks before any other dealer at least in Texas. Once they did I had dealers calling me on the same day and time LOL.



Good guess from what CZroe is saying you nailed it.



Thanks for the info this makes a lot of sense now.

There were years where "A" denoted the year (2010) and where "A" denoted the generation (2013). Because next year will likely be the same generation, the model number will retain the "A" until we have a new generation. 2014 will likely be EX300AEF. If, by some miracle, we get a new generation it will be EX300BEF. Despite having a clear idea of where the model numbers are headed, I don't know what the VINs are going to do because I don't know if the "A" there related to the generation or if they are incrementing it with the year like they have in other places. If they also have a D somewhere in the 2013 VINs, it may change to E and continue. :)

Yes, the A in this case means non-ABS. The ABS models will have a B in the same place.

Yes, the A in this case means non-ABS. The ABS models will have a B in the same place.

So it's kinda like non-FI/FI being EX250J/EX250K. If we still have ABS and non-ABS in the next generation, they'd be EX300C (non-ABS) and EX300D (ABS), assuming that other countries didn't use those letters for variants we are unaware of, much like Canada's EX250H and Indonesia's EX250L. It makes me wonder if the EX250G and EX250I were FI versions of the EX250F and EX250H in some very limited markets! Edit: OK, I see that EX250G was a different bike with a lot in common with the EX250F sold in limited markets. Main changes where dual-disc brakes and a bigger front tire. It would not have had FI back then, as I understand things.

Anyway, according to ninja250.org (http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_are_the_different_models_of_the_EX250%3F), the EX250E was only available in 1986 in Japan, which leads me to believe that they got the F-series a year sooner with an EX250, which would explain what happened to the EX250F1.

Thank god you figured all that out

Thank god you figured all that out

You don't think it's interesting that the pregen may actually have had a longer and more impressive run than we thought? 1987-2007. Consider that it likely started selling in 1986 and while the 2008-model successor did not start in 2007 and you've got a 21-year history.

Idk how I've survived without that vital information

Let's just say mine is between 1-300 :):thumbup:
Not planned... just adopted my baby early.

Let's just say mine is between 1-300 :):thumbup:
Not planned... just adopted my baby early.

So the last 6 digits of the VIN are something like 003XX ? I ask because Cali seemed to not be one of the first ones to get their bikes. I just want to confirm since the VIN # is very low. Thanks in adavnce.

I'm an Auzzie mine is A004XX
First 500 Yew.

Let's just say mine is between 1-300 :):thumbup:
Not planned... just adopted my baby early.

So the last 6 digits of the VIN are something like 003XX ? I ask because Cali seemed to not be one of the first ones to get their bikes. I just want to confirm since the VIN # is very low. Thanks in adavnce.
Could it be that CA-version bikes have a different prefix and, thus, start counting again from the beginning?

Could it be that CA-version bikes have a different prefix and, thus, start counting again from the beginning?

Possibly I guess the more Cali ones we get we will see. I thought the Auzzies would have the lowest VIN #s since they got theirs sooner I believe as well as other countries but that doesnt really represent what got on a boat first or not LOL.

If she can give me mor of the VIN I can put her in better order too. With so little of the VIN I see no risk of sharing at this point.

I'm an Auzzie mine is A004XX
First 500 Yew.

Thank you I am adding you as well. :thumbup:

Ventura County, CA

A029XX

012xx here in western Maryland.

Love this bike !

I just went outside and confirmed that the VIN does look like you guys state. A00XXX... I believed the same thing that you guys did so I triple checked and had a friend check for me too and he confirmed. I'm not quite sure how my dealer got this bike, but this is the one they had for me. I know that they got another in and that VIN also read A00XXX.

The "A" before the last 5 digits of your VIN denotes that it is made in Thailand. That is all. See attached document from Kawi on this. Also, I wouldn't be scared to put the whole last 6 of the VIN out there on a forum, can't do anything with out all of the digits.

I just went outside and confirmed that the VIN does look like you guys state. A00XXX... I believed the same thing that you guys did so I triple checked and had a friend check for me too and he confirmed. I'm not quite sure how my dealer got this bike, but this is the one they had for me. I know that they got another in and that VIN also read A00XXX.

So is it A001XX or A003XX ?

The "A" before the last 5 digits of your VIN denotes that it is made in Thailand. That is all. See attached document from Kawi on this. Also, I wouldn't be scared to put the whole last 6 of the VIN out there on a forum, can't do anything with out all of the digits.

Thanks for the info this is good to know. :thumbup:

Los Angeles County, CA
A028XX

:thumbup:

North East Texas
A014XX

North East Texas
A014XX

You have been added. :thumbup: Nice to see another Texan. :thumbup:

South Africa Cape Town A030XX

A032XX - Ontario, Canada

South Africa Cape Town A030XX

You have been added thank you. :thumbup:

A032XX - Ontario, Canada

You also have been added thank you as well. :thumbup:


Interesting production numbers and where they are all from.

With a VIN and a zip code, you can do all sorts of things on the CA DMV site,

Like what?

B/c there's millions of M/Cs parked at the houses, condos and apartment complexes in my area, with their VINs in full display on their frames (m/cs) or through their windshields (cars).

Are all those people (including me) in some kind of danger b/c our VIN and zip code are public information?

Danger is perhaps a strong word. But with that information, someone can successfully impersonate you on the DMV site. That could mean changing your registration status, submitting paperwork showing you sold the vehicle, and perhaps more use cases that don't come immediately to mind.

Seeing how easy it is to get someone else's VIN (by the methods you describe), and how easy it would be to guess a zip code (simply by the vehicle's current location), perhaps it shouldn't be used at all to authenticate access to the site. But nevertheless, it is.

A010xx

A010xx

Wow a low number with the bike having been out for awhile. How long have you had the bike now? I have added you to the list.

since last night, the dealer had it for over a month

A056XX

What do I win?

since last night, the dealer had it for over a month

Wow it did sit awhile.

A056XX

What do I win?

You have been added.

Mine is A009xx. Looks like it makes it an early one.

Mine is A009xx. Looks like it makes it an early one.


Looks like you may have the earliest one produced in the US. I know another member has an earlier number but has not responded with a little more specifics so I can properly add her.

Yours has been updated to the list.

Houston TX White A020**

Houston TX White A020**

You have been added to the list with help from Alex updating in the future is much easier.

A021XX Engine - A125XX (ABS - BDFA)
A095XX Engine - A113XX (Non-ABS - ADF)

Note that the 95XX A model has a lower engine # than the 21XX B model.

Swapping SE bodywork, tank and wheels off the B model with a black A model. Pretty straight forward, but have to swap back rotors (ABS sensors) and gas caps (match keys).

Don't own the A model. The non-ABS 300 with it's new SE livery goes back to the dealer.

A021XX Engine - A125XX (ABS - BDFA)
A095XX Engine - A113XX (Non-ABS - ADF)

Note that the 95XX A model has a lower engine # than the 21XX B model.

Swapping SE bodywork, tank and wheels off the B model with a black A model. Pretty straight forward, but have to swap back rotors (ABS sensors) and gas caps (match keys).

Don't own the A model. The non-ABS 300 with it's new SE livery goes back to the dealer.

How'd you convince them to do that?

How'd you convince them to do that?

Was one his first customers 22 years ago and occasionally helped out in Parts and/or Service on Saturdays for free. Over the years, I've managed 3 race teams that bought quite a few bikes, parts and accessories from him. Still get the "employees' discount" on parts & accessories. When I buy a new bike, I just have them load the crate in to my trailer and do the A&P myself.

Los Angeles County, CA
A028XX

:thumbup:

Mine's A028XX as well!

Ontario, Canada

Mine's A028XX as well!

Ontario, Canada

How is that possible? The other numbers must be diff somehow...

A34xx Vancouver canada

>100
A000xx

Nice!

Wowsers very nice I will get this thread updated come monday.

Well, here's how it has worked for the model numbers of past Ninjettes:
E-series
EX250E1 - 1986
EX250E2 - 1987

F-series
EX250F2 - 1988
EX250F3 - 1989
EX250F4 - 1990
EX250F5 - 1991 (*)
EX250F6 - 1992
EX250F7 - 1993
EX250F8 - 1994
EX250F9 - 1995
EX250F10 - 1996
EX250F11 - 1997
EX250F12 - 1998
EX250F13 - 1999
EX250F14 - 2000
EX250F15 - 2001
EX250F16 - 2002
EX250F17 - 2003
EX250F18 - 2004
EX250F19 - 2005
EX250F6F - 2006
EX250F7F - 2007

J-series
EX250J8F - 2008
EX250J9F - 2009
EX250JAF - 2010
EX250JBF - 2011
EX250JCF - 2012

Ninja 300
EX300ADF - 2013

The "A" in EX300A denotes it as the first Ninja 300, but will stay the same next year if they don't revise the bike significantly. The "D" is the year and it falls in yearly sequence with EX250J?F. Next year's 2014 EX300 will likely be EX300AEF.

*assumption; 1991 is strangely missing on Kawasaki's website (https://www.kawasakiepc.com/MainNav.cfm?CallNav=1)

That's why I voted for you. Nice work.

Even though it doesn't matter, I'd share my 636's but it appears I've gotten a very very very early model.

mine is
a003xx
in SJ, CA

Mine is 096XX
My wife's is 040XX

Houston, TX

A pair of 300's? Congrats! :thumbup:

A pair of 300's? Congrats! :thumbup:

Thanks. Yep, big fun! When we ARE together, we do everything together.

Congrats if you guys make it up to Dallas riding let me know. :thumbup: