My 250r can't pass 160km/j

Ntotot · April 5th, 2009, 03:01 AM

My Ninja 250r is now 11,xxxkm.

I tried to give her full throttle on the highway at ++13,000 RPM, but she doesn't wanna go pass above 160km/j. Do have any idea what went wrong?

It's like having a Cut Off or something.

I had her last service (4th service) at 10,450km last 4 weeks ago. I had change the spark plugs, new air filter, new Motul fully synth oil... basically a full service on that bike.

The 2nd & 3rd service was done on oil change only and changed the squeaking forks.

Btw, she won't go beyond 160km/j since after her 1st service (1000km).

Locksmiff · April 5th, 2009, 03:07 AM

Its normal. It goes like a scoulded cat to 160 then runs out of legs there after. I have pushed mine to a speedo reading of 170

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Originally Posted by Ntotot

Btw, she won't go beyond 160km/j since after her 1st service (1000km).

What did you get it to before the first service.

sm0kediver · April 5th, 2009, 05:02 AM

That's fast enough

islanderman7 · April 5th, 2009, 08:17 AM

What does the j stand for? I thought it was km/h .

kkim · April 5th, 2009, 10:45 AM

regear it if you want to go faster... better get some engine mods to push it, though.

BlueRaven · April 5th, 2009, 01:52 PM

I thought that they were only supposed to go 160 km/h max.

kkim · April 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM

the engines are rpm limited, not speed limited.

azia · April 6th, 2009, 09:34 AM

If you want it to go that fast, how about getting a bigger bike?

It's like buying a small bag and wondering why it doesn't hold more. Lol!

sm0kediver · April 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM

+1

Ntotot · April 7th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Just logged in today.

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Its normal. It goes like a scoulded cat to 160 then runs out of legs there after. I have pushed mine to a speedo reading of 170What did you get it to before the first service.

about 140-150 km/h

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What does the j stand for? I thought it was km/h .

sorry. my bad. km/j.. the j stands for 'jam' [jay-ay-em or like saying 'jump'/'jum'] in malay or hour in english. (now you learn a word in malay

)

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If you want it to go that fast, how about getting a bigger bike?
It's like buying a small bag and wondering why it doesn't hold more. Lol!

well yeah.. sometimesss I wanna push her to the limit...

thanks every one for the responds. today (in my place) is rainy.. I almost fall down kiss the tarmac due to the slippery road marking thermoplastics. Luckily I manage to reflex and saves me from hitting the tarmac. wheeew..

miks · April 7th, 2009, 07:10 PM

lol, "kiss the tarmac". The fastest 250r goes 18x km/h I think .. So you're not that off.

almost40 · April 12th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Well ntotot sounds like you got a dog for a bike. Isnt FI wonderful? Hope they come out with a power commander because all the mods in the world wont help without more fuel. I have no problem getting my bike to over 170Kmh. (real speed not indicated) Are you a big heavy guy? What gear do you wear? weight and aerodynamics play a huge role in top speed.

Ntotot · April 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by almost40

Well ntotot sounds like you got a dog for a bike. Isnt FI wonderful? Hope they come out with a power commander because all the mods in the world wont help without more fuel. I have no problem getting my bike to over 170Kmh. (real speed not indicated) Are you a big heavy guy? What gear do you wear? weight and aerodynamics play a huge role in top speed.

Well, I just wear typical riding gear, flip-up helmet, a cordura jacket and a pair of riding boots. I have to admit that I DID gained weight several kilos.

well hehe... from 70kg to 80kg..(Damnn!!!) so, I blew the BMI (Body Mass Index)..uhuhuhu

capt_bugaloo · April 19th, 2009, 09:47 PM

You might want to take a look at this article:
http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf

According to the guys at this respected moto mag, their stock 250r had an actual top speed of 95.5 mph. The speedometer of the 250r is out by a good 10%; in the article they mention that when it indicated 65 MPH they were actually doing 59 MPH...

gizmogamez · April 22nd, 2009, 08:45 AM

I've never been able to get mine much faster...162km/h is it's max....maybe if I was 120lbs instead of 160 it would go faster? but i doubt much....

hzrnbgy · April 22nd, 2009, 11:42 AM

i did 130 kph on the freeway once (mid noon, minimum traffic, smooth ashpalt pavement) and i got slapped with a $157 fine

i live in hawaii by the way...

wayanlam · April 23rd, 2009, 09:40 PM

aww... i expected the 250r to be able to reach something closer to the 200Km/h mark, well at least 180~190...

i just recently sold my 150cc 2 stroke ninja, and for top speed, that actually beats the 250r... ive managed to get to 187 Km/h, but had to slow down cos i ran out of road... another person i met at the mechanic said he managed to reach 195 km/h before having to slow down for a red light.

however i did not sell my 150 ninja, to buy the 250 thinking i could go faster, but more for the comfort factor. servicing and keeping the 2 stroke engine in top shape was a bit of a hassle as well, and it only had a kick starter, which i got tired using, he he...

the riding position of the 150 ninja is more sporty, with lower handles, which wasn't great for longer rides. then the buzzing of the 2 stroke engine isn't that pleasing to hear either...

however i will probably miss having the insane power of a well tuned 2 stroke engine

but will enjoy the more linear power band. on top of it i really shouldnt be driving faster than 160 Km/h on these roads... lol

too bad the Kawi comunity here in Bali (Indonesia) is not as big as in america, tuning and modding knowledge as well as the parts needed are going to be hard to come by over here. im planning on getting the complete set of tools and maybe ask one of the kawe mechanics to teach me how to work the 250r once i get it in about a month. at that point ill really start reading up the threads about all the DIY's.

eventually ill have to invest into a full yoshi exhaust or something similar, and work on the jetting, which apparently should improve the power. but i wonder if that gives the bike a better acceleration/pickup? but does it help on the top speed as well?

almost40 · April 24th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Yes, Yes, Yes more horsepower = better acceleration and more top speed depending on gearing.

April 5th, 2009, 03:01 AM	#1
Ntotot ninjette.org member Name: Adzla Location: Melayusia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Black Ninja 205r - SOLD, Now -> a Z750 Posts: 101	My 250r can't pass 160km/j My Ninja 250r is now 11,xxxkm. I tried to give her full throttle on the highway at ++13,000 RPM, but she doesn't wanna go pass above 160km/j. Do have any idea what went wrong? It's like having a Cut Off or something. I had her last service (4th service) at 10,450km last 4 weeks ago. I had change the spark plugs, new air filter, new Motul fully synth oil... basically a full service on that bike. The 2nd & 3rd service was done on oil change only and changed the squeaking forks. Btw, she won't go beyond 160km/j since after her 1st service (1000km).

April 5th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#4
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	What does the j stand for? I thought it was km/h . __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

April 7th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#11
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	lol, "kiss the tarmac". The fastest 250r goes 18x km/h I think .. So you're not that off. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 12th, 2009, 08:14 AM	#12
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Well ntotot sounds like you got a dog for a bike. Isnt FI wonderful? Hope they come out with a power commander because all the mods in the world wont help without more fuel. I have no problem getting my bike to over 170Kmh. (real speed not indicated) Are you a big heavy guy? What gear do you wear? weight and aerodynamics play a huge role in top speed. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

April 19th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#14
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	You might want to take a look at this article: http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf According to the guys at this respected moto mag, their stock 250r had an actual top speed of 95.5 mph. The speedometer of the 250r is out by a good 10%; in the article they mention that when it indicated 65 MPH they were actually doing 59 MPH... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 5th, 2009, 05:02 AM	#3
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	That's fast enough

April 5th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	regear it if you want to go faster... better get some engine mods to push it, though.

April 5th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#6
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I thought that they were only supposed to go 160 km/h max.

April 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	the engines are rpm limited, not speed limited.

April 6th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#8
azia ninjette.org member Name: Lindsay Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	If you want it to go that fast, how about getting a bigger bike? It's like buying a small bag and wondering why it doesn't hold more. Lol!

April 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#9
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	+1

April 22nd, 2009, 08:45 AM	#15
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	I've never been able to get mine much faster...162km/h is it's max....maybe if I was 120lbs instead of 160 it would go faster? but i doubt much....

April 22nd, 2009, 11:42 AM	#16
hzrnbgy ninjette.org member Name: HzrnBgy Location: Hawaii Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R, 2004 Yellow Ninja 250R Posts: 111	i did 130 kph on the freeway once (mid noon, minimum traffic, smooth ashpalt pavement) and i got slapped with a $157 fine i live in hawaii by the way...

April 23rd, 2009, 09:40 PM	#17
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	aww... i expected the 250r to be able to reach something closer to the 200Km/h mark, well at least 180~190... i just recently sold my 150cc 2 stroke ninja, and for top speed, that actually beats the 250r... ive managed to get to 187 Km/h, but had to slow down cos i ran out of road... another person i met at the mechanic said he managed to reach 195 km/h before having to slow down for a red light. however i did not sell my 150 ninja, to buy the 250 thinking i could go faster, but more for the comfort factor. servicing and keeping the 2 stroke engine in top shape was a bit of a hassle as well, and it only had a kick starter, which i got tired using, he he... the riding position of the 150 ninja is more sporty, with lower handles, which wasn't great for longer rides. then the buzzing of the 2 stroke engine isn't that pleasing to hear either... however i will probably miss having the insane power of a well tuned 2 stroke engine but will enjoy the more linear power band. on top of it i really shouldnt be driving faster than 160 Km/h on these roads... lol too bad the Kawi comunity here in Bali (Indonesia) is not as big as in america, tuning and modding knowledge as well as the parts needed are going to be hard to come by over here. im planning on getting the complete set of tools and maybe ask one of the kawe mechanics to teach me how to work the 250r once i get it in about a month. at that point ill really start reading up the threads about all the DIY's. eventually ill have to invest into a full yoshi exhaust or something similar, and work on the jetting, which apparently should improve the power. but i wonder if that gives the bike a better acceleration/pickup? but does it help on the top speed as well?

April 24th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#18
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Yes, Yes, Yes more horsepower = better acceleration and more top speed depending on gearing. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

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