Kawasaki Announces Major 2013 Ninjette Remodel

gfloyd2002 · April 1st, 2012, 05:19 AM

Kawasaki announced today that they will completely redo the ninjette for 2013. The change is meant to crush the CBR250 before it gets started. So I guess we'll need a new section of the forums - pre-gen, mid-gen and new-gen. Some highlights of what they are going to do:

Fuel injection (finally!)
optional ABS
higher flow exhaust with new connector pipe and a higher-volume 3-chamber muffler
less restrictive airbox
upgraded suspension (finally!),with rear adjustable single offset laydown shock
a flatter, better padded seat to avoid cramming into the tank
wider tires so we'll have more aftermarket choices (150 rear/120 front), but Battlax radials will come stock
gearing will move to 15/45 to make it more highway capable and get a more useable 1st gear
LED lights and signals for added safety
Cosmetic mods will include ZX-14 and 650r styling cues. The blinkers will be flushmount and the rear fender will be redone.

Kawi says it will have 36hp out of the box with the new exhaust and FI. Pricing should stay the same at $4500. I can't wait.

TnNinjaGirl · April 1st, 2012, 05:22 AM

It sounds like they really listened to their market. Those are most of the first mods that people around here do. Way to go Kawasaki!

Joule · April 1st, 2012, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Kawasaki announced today that they will completely redo the ninjette for 2013. The change is meant to crush the CBR250 before it gets started. So I guess we'll need a new section of the forums - pre-gen, mid-gen and new-gen. Some highlights of what they are going to do:

Fuel injection (finally!)
optional ABS
higher flow exhaust with new connector pipe and a higher-volume 3-chamber muffler
less restrictive airbox
upgraded suspension (finally!),with rear adjustable single offset laydown shock
a flatter, better padded seat to avoid cramming into the tank
wider tires so we'll have more aftermarket choices (150 rear/120 front), but Battlax radials will come stock
gearing will move to 15/45 to make it more highway capable and get a more useable 1st gear
LED lights and signals for added safety
Cosmetic mods will include ZX-14 and 650r styling cues. The blinkers will be flushmount and the rear fender will be redone.

Kawi says it will have 36hp out of the box with the new exhaust and FI. Pricing should stay the same at $4500. I can't wait.

DAFUQ?

Why !!!

couldn't they do this in 2012? i just bought my ninja QQ

Will include zx 14r? QQ

johnjohn · April 1st, 2012, 05:27 AM

Lot of those things were on the old ZZR. FI would be nice addition, take it or leave it ABS except for a noob rider. Really we actually need 5 categories for the 250 here to wade through the evolution.

Boosted139 · April 1st, 2012, 05:32 AM

April Fools'?

ryanG19 · April 1st, 2012, 05:34 AM

He got me with it, I was like "DAMN, I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!!!" Used my google fu and didn't find a thing.

And there's no way it would cost the same amount.

Happy April's Fools Day!

n4mwd · April 1st, 2012, 05:52 AM

I hate April 1st.

koenigcitizen · April 1st, 2012, 05:59 AM

Bah!

CZroe · April 1st, 2012, 06:04 AM

Floyd, Floyd, Floyd. Tsk, tsk. You should've gone all out on this one!

Triple-cylinder (watch out, Triumph!)
Single-sided swingarm (watch out, Ducati!)
Ram-air
Trellis frame (watch out, Ducati!)
Digital gauges
Gas shock
Inverted USD forks
Full-sport riding position with higher seat height
Carbon-fiber, magnesium, and titanium everywhere (only 200lbs!)
and
Eleventy-billion HP

You really missed the boat there, partner!

gt_turbo · April 1st, 2012, 06:05 AM

lol got'em!

greg737 · April 1st, 2012, 06:49 AM

Floyd, I'm a little conflicted over this.

On one hand, really good job with the April Fools gag. On the other hand, I would never have picked you as an April Fools enthusiast.

Now I'm having to have to recalibrate my understanding of how "the Floyd" rolls.

Racer x · April 1st, 2012, 06:58 AM

you had me until I looked at my watch. I just saved 4500 dollars Thanks

tac12345 · April 1st, 2012, 07:11 AM

first impression : OMFG

scroll down..... damn lol.

you got me !

Snake · April 1st, 2012, 07:12 AM

Great April Fools day prank!

heylookitsfranco · April 1st, 2012, 07:17 AM

got me lol good one

nickjpass · April 1st, 2012, 07:57 AM

So in other words...I should trade in my 140 and get this!?!??!? I'm so excited!!!!! I can't wait! I'm literally yelling in my head right now...but wait...it's April 1st. If this is a joke, I'm going to kill your bike floyd.

Jono · April 1st, 2012, 08:01 AM

WOW!! Good one man! You had me. I was like cool, Kawasaki must have been reading this site to improve the 250. BUT NOPE!!!! Haha.

I don't think Kawasaki will change the 250 until 2027 if they do as they did with the pregen.

lol Keep waiting folks.

Boom King · April 1st, 2012, 08:07 AM

What?!? Still no digital clock display, gauges and gear finder? Tsk, tsk Kawasaki. Most of all, huge fail by not including cup holders and a 7th gear

.

Happy April fools!

raybolic · April 1st, 2012, 08:22 AM

Oh god you got me there. Just bought my new ninja last month!

TrueFaith · April 1st, 2012, 08:26 AM

Skillfully done sir!
You even had me thinking about trading back for a second there!

Zombiphone · April 1st, 2012, 08:44 AM

As I read that I went completely pale thinking of all the money soon to be down the drain on my soon to be completely obsolete racebike. How dare you play with my emotions like that! D:

Well Played

setasai · April 1st, 2012, 09:01 AM

Hahahahaha nice one!!!! Totally got suckered in.

Just realistic enough that it could be possible. Danger... Danger!

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 09:38 AM

I hate april fools day. I was ready to trade in my pregen...

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickNYC

I'm selling a brand new HotBodies Undertail in gloss black, NewYork.

umm wrong place to post that?

Try the marketplace

blink · April 1st, 2012, 10:36 AM

april fools

Zombiphone · April 1st, 2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

wooooooooooooooooo!! GUESS WHO MIGHT SELL HIS PREGEN AND BUY ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS IF HE CAN SWING IT!!!

unless they're ugly. I already have one ugly bike that I love to death...

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I hate april fools day. I was ready to trade in my pregen...

Brought to you by instant email notification and one thoroughly suckered in chode

If it makes you feel any better, I really did fall for it too up until I started reading through the replies and was reminded of what day it was

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 12:45 PM

F**k you @Tiffani!! I had my gullibility all covered up until you came into the picture!

Zombiphone · April 1st, 2012, 12:47 PM

No problem, chode. That's what I'm here for <3

CZroe · April 1st, 2012, 01:19 PM

Available in all colors including, for the first time since the pregen: Orange, Yellow, Purple, Pink, and Cream with Polka-dots.

EthioKnight · April 1st, 2012, 01:26 PM

lol...you got me as well. I was already making plans to sell my 'mid-gen' '09 to buy one of those bad boys.
Have a happy one guys

n4mwd · April 1st, 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

No problem, chode. That's what I'm here for <3

Are you giving Chris a new nickname or something?

ajcadoo · April 1st, 2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

I hate April 1st.

Kudos to this

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

Are you giving Chris a new nickname or something?

haha they've been calling me that on Facebook ever since alex.s decided to all me that one time.

apparently my ninjette username c h one of a kind looks like chode of a kind...

gfloyd2002 · April 1st, 2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

one thoroughly suckered in chode

This was all I wanted today. I am fulfilled.

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 03:00 PM

gee thanks floyd

you wanted a sucked chode too??? oh my. haha

n4mwd · April 1st, 2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

haha they've been calling me that on Facebook ever since alex.s decided to all me that one time.

apparently my ninjette username c h one of a kind looks like chode of a kind...

That's what I thought.

I see you got a new frog. However, you need a green and purple one to match your bike.

Here is one that is close:

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 03:17 PM

yepp! I found one that matches my bike!

squaregamer476 · April 1st, 2012, 03:19 PM

i knew it was too good to be true. I was thinking of selling mines while reading it.

Joule · April 1st, 2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

this was all i wanted today. I am fulfilled.

fffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!

NJ Ninjette · April 1st, 2012, 04:15 PM

Nice one, but I said gotta be April Fools...

April 1st, 2012, 05:19 AM	#1
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Kawasaki Announces Major 2013 Ninjette Remodel Kawasaki announced today that they will completely redo the ninjette for 2013. The change is meant to crush the CBR250 before it gets started. So I guess we'll need a new section of the forums - pre-gen, mid-gen and new-gen. Some highlights of what they are going to do: Fuel injection (finally!) optional ABS higher flow exhaust with new connector pipe and a higher-volume 3-chamber muffler less restrictive airbox upgraded suspension (finally!),with rear adjustable single offset laydown shock a flatter, better padded seat to avoid cramming into the tank wider tires so we'll have more aftermarket choices (150 rear/120 front), but Battlax radials will come stock gearing will move to 15/45 to make it more highway capable and get a more useable 1st gear LED lights and signals for added safety Cosmetic mods will include ZX-14 and 650r styling cues. The blinkers will be flushmount and the rear fender will be redone. Kawi says it will have 36hp out of the box with the new exhaust and FI. Pricing should stay the same at $4500. I can't wait. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

April 1st, 2012, 05:52 AM	#7
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I hate April 1st. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

April 1st, 2012, 05:59 AM	#8
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Bah! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

April 1st, 2012, 06:04 AM	#9
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Floyd, Floyd, Floyd. Tsk, tsk. You should've gone all out on this one! Triple-cylinder (watch out, Triumph!) Single-sided swingarm (watch out, Ducati!) Ram-air Trellis frame (watch out, Ducati!) Digital gauges Gas shock Inverted USD forks Full-sport riding position with higher seat height Carbon-fiber, magnesium, and titanium everywhere (only 200lbs!) and Eleventy-billion HP You really missed the boat there, partner!

April 1st, 2012, 07:17 AM	#15
heylookitsfranco ninjette.org member Name: Franco Location: Fairfax, VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2006 Ninja 636 Posts: 175	got me lol good one __________________________________________________

April 1st, 2012, 05:22 AM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	It sounds like they really listened to their market. Those are most of the first mods that people around here do. Way to go Kawasaki!

April 1st, 2012, 05:27 AM	#4
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	Lot of those things were on the old ZZR. FI would be nice addition, take it or leave it ABS except for a noob rider. Really we actually need 5 categories for the 250 here to wade through the evolution.

April 1st, 2012, 05:32 AM	#5
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	April Fools'?

April 1st, 2012, 05:34 AM	#6
ryanG19 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Ohio Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Candy Apple Lime Posts: 68	He got me with it, I was like "DAMN, I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!!!" Used my google fu and didn't find a thing. And there's no way it would cost the same amount. Happy April's Fools Day!

April 1st, 2012, 06:05 AM	#10
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	lol got'em!

April 1st, 2012, 06:49 AM	#11
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Floyd, I'm a little conflicted over this. On one hand, really good job with the April Fools gag. On the other hand, I would never have picked you as an April Fools enthusiast. Now I'm having to have to recalibrate my understanding of how "the Floyd" rolls.

April 1st, 2012, 06:58 AM	#12
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	you had me until I looked at my watch. I just saved 4500 dollars Thanks

April 1st, 2012, 07:11 AM	#13
tac12345 ninjette.org member Name: Alexandre Location: Montreal Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 09 SE Posts: 172	first impression : OMFG scroll down..... damn lol. you got me !

April 1st, 2012, 07:12 AM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great April Fools day prank!

April 1st, 2012, 07:57 AM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	So in other words...I should trade in my 140 and get this!?!??!? I'm so excited!!!!! I can't wait! I'm literally yelling in my head right now...but wait...it's April 1st. If this is a joke, I'm going to kill your bike floyd. __________________________________________________

April 1st, 2012, 08:01 AM	#17
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	WOW!! Good one man! You had me. I was like cool, Kawasaki must have been reading this site to improve the 250. BUT NOPE!!!! Haha. I don't think Kawasaki will change the 250 until 2027 if they do as they did with the pregen. lol Keep waiting folks.

April 1st, 2012, 08:07 AM	#18
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	What?!? Still no digital clock display, gauges and gear finder? Tsk, tsk Kawasaki. Most of all, huge fail by not including cup holders and a 7th gear . Happy April fools!

April 1st, 2012, 08:22 AM	#19
raybolic ninjette.org member Name: Rei Location: HK Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250R Posts: 63	Oh god you got me there. Just bought my new ninja last month!

April 1st, 2012, 08:26 AM	#20
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Skillfully done sir! You even had me thinking about trading back for a second there!

April 1st, 2012, 08:44 AM	#21
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	As I read that I went completely pale thinking of all the money soon to be down the drain on my soon to be completely obsolete racebike. How dare you play with my emotions like that! D: Well Played

April 1st, 2012, 09:01 AM	#22
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Hahahahaha nice one!!!! Totally got suckered in. Just realistic enough that it could be possible. Danger... Danger! __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

April 1st, 2012, 09:38 AM	#23
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I hate april fools day. I was ready to trade in my pregen...

April 1st, 2012, 10:36 AM	#25
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	april fools __________________________________________________ blink-182

April 1st, 2012, 12:45 PM	#27
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	F**k you @Tiffani!! I had my gullibility all covered up until you came into the picture!

April 1st, 2012, 12:47 PM	#28
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	No problem, chode. That's what I'm here for <3

April 1st, 2012, 01:19 PM	#29
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Available in all colors including, for the first time since the pregen: Orange, Yellow, Purple, Pink, and Cream with Polka-dots.

April 1st, 2012, 01:26 PM	#30
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	lol...you got me as well. I was already making plans to sell my 'mid-gen' '09 to buy one of those bad boys. Have a happy one guys

April 1st, 2012, 03:00 PM	#35
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	gee thanks floyd you wanted a sucked chode too??? oh my. haha

April 1st, 2012, 03:17 PM	#37
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	yepp! I found one that matches my bike!

April 1st, 2012, 03:19 PM	#38
squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	i knew it was too good to be true. I was thinking of selling mines while reading it.

April 1st, 2012, 04:15 PM	#40
NJ Ninjette ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: NJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Husky TE 250, 2002 KTM EXC 250r Posts: 217	Nice one, but I said gotta be April Fools...

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