Some pictures of streetbike version of Ninja 250 Mono: Z 250 SL.

silentIm · April 30th, 2014, 08:59 AM

Rest of the pictures can be seen here.

This bike use the same motor as Ninja 250 Mono /Ninja 250 SL, which use the KLX 250 motor with modified camshaft profile and new gearbox.

Here is the link of the bike intro at Kawasaki Motorcycle Global website.

And here is the link for official Ninja 250 Mono global intro.

Bonus: YZF R-25 spyshoots

capt_bugaloo · April 30th, 2014, 10:21 AM

There's an article about these bikes at visordown.com and other sites. They aren't sure whether this bike will come to Europe, as the thinking is that it would compete with the Ninja 300.

Personally I think the Ninja 300 is a great bike but is priced a bit high, and that there's room for a 'budget' Ninja if the price is significantly lower.

Mjj · April 30th, 2014, 10:45 AM

How do I get my hands on just the digital dash??

Finesse · April 30th, 2014, 11:20 AM

Hawt..... that looks super fun. Looks terrible for a passenger though, with that super high seat.

InvisiBill · April 30th, 2014, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjj

How do I get my hands on just the digital dash??

That's the first thing I thought too. Waiting for parts fiche...

LittleRedNinjette · April 30th, 2014, 12:07 PM

LIKE!

i wonder what the standover is on that...

alex.s · April 30th, 2014, 12:34 PM

shut up and take my money!

silentIm · April 30th, 2014, 02:23 PM

Here both bikes are meant to undercut the CBR 250 price (and CBR 150). CBR 250 is priced around $4300 for non ABS version. Ninja 250 FI is priced at $4600. The CBR 150 priced at 3500.

The thumper ninja and Z priced at 3350 and 3450 respectively. They wont discount ninja 250 price as it's already sold out as it is, and it will hurt the resell price (a factor of customer here). They know honda doesnt make money here with the CBR, as most of their sales are 110-125 scooters and underbone bikes, and cheap 150-200 air cooled standards (most people think it's premium, me as well). While kawasaki has been specialised for selling sportbike this recent 5 years.

This is basically a saying from kawasaki to honda, fvck off of my market and go back selling scooters.

But then i welcome competition, and waiting for Honda answer. Yamie here already tries to enter the market by releasing yzf r-15 and soon r-25. With stronger aftersales service and sparepart support, both are serious threats for kawak should they intent to seriously dominate the market. Here people is not used to work on their own vehicle. We just dont have enough spare time, with saturday is half day work, and normal working hour from 8 to 5. Many is just too afraid to hold a screwdriver or a wrench. And most is not used to buying online. That,s why a readily available service shop and and spare part shop is a must.

silentIm · April 30th, 2014, 04:05 PM

CZroe · May 12th, 2014, 11:47 AM

I really like how the frame looks! That's the main thing that bugs me about the EX250L/EX300:
I like the fake frame design in the fairings just like I like the fake fork tube protector design of the front fender (shaped as if it is protecting exposed USD fork tubes), but the small/weak subframe is too visible/exposed. The passenger pegs and exhaust holder covered that part of the frame and added bulk to the exposed portions on the EX250J/K, which somewhat disguised how dinky it was.

kdogg2077 · June 17th, 2014, 04:20 PM

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/17...ja-motorcycle/

Just saw this. Looks cool enough but it's single so not really that interesting.

Now if they would announce a 400cc ninja triple THAT would be cool. (no need to say that will never happen)

Alex · June 17th, 2014, 04:24 PM

/merged

alex.s · June 17th, 2014, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdogg2077

Now if they would announce a 400cc ninja triple THAT would be cool. (no need to say that will never happen)

almost... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_H1_Mach_III

kdogg2077 · June 17th, 2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

almost... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_H1_Mach_III

Whoa I never heard of a three cylinder 2 stroke! Seems like companies took more chances designing crazy bikes back in the day.

Sorry for the double post I missed this original story.

alex.s · June 17th, 2014, 04:36 PM

if i remember right they used a 3 cyl because the 4 cyl had cooling issues between the two center cylinders because of the frame tubes in front of them causing air turbulence over the cooling fins (because it was aircooled back then) they later switched to a 4 cylinder and then a 4 stroke and then oil cooling and then water cooling

subxero · June 17th, 2014, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdogg2077

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/17...ja-motorcycle/

Just saw this. Looks cool enough but it's single so not really that interesting.

Now if they would announce a 400cc ninja triple THAT would be cool. (no need to say that will never happen)

screw triple, IL4 400 would be pretty cool. Think that would be a good displacement for a little IL4, small enough to separate it from the 600 but big enough to actually put down some decent numbers and probably have just enough low end grunt to be usable in town.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

almost... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_H1_Mach_III

i'm sure it earned the nickname "widow maker" those things are crazy.

On topic, i would take the naked ninja thumper over any of the honda small displacement bikes in a heart beat.

Snake · June 17th, 2014, 05:13 PM

Awesome looking bike!!!

alex.s · June 17th, 2014, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

i'm sure it earned the nickname "widow maker" those things are crazy.

why WOULDNT you need to wheelie in every gear? i mean, really.

kdogg2077 · June 17th, 2014, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

screw triple, IL4 400 would be pretty cool. Think that would be a good displacement for a little IL4, small enough to separate it from the 600 but big enough to actually put down some decent numbers and probably have just enough low end grunt to be usable in town.

Think I'll take the triple and the extra grunt around town.

rasta · June 17th, 2014, 11:38 PM

Hmmm I feel like I've seen this bike before

subxero · June 18th, 2014, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdogg2077

Think I'll take the triple and the extra grunt around town.

low end power is for people who are scared to go fast

kdogg2077 · June 18th, 2014, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

low end power is for people who are scared to go fast

Going fast is cool, but accelerating from a stop is too.

subxero · June 18th, 2014, 06:41 AM

^

just because the power is up high doesn't mean you can't accelerate from stop, you just gotta show her who is boss, work them magic fingers on the clutch a bit and wring her little neck

BRAAAAPPPP!

capt_bugaloo · June 18th, 2014, 07:18 AM

So is there any sort of official word that Kawasaki is going to bring these 250 Monos to North America? For 25 years Kawasaki has been the undisputed king of the "entry level" market with the Ninja 250. The 300 is, what, 5000 bucks plus taxes and dealer - and that's without ABS. I can see that there is definitely a place for a cheaper "beginner" Ninja if they can bring in a mono 250 for say $3500-$4000.

Singh2jz · June 18th, 2014, 09:04 AM

250 w/ painted frame? Tryna compete, errrrr?

kdogg2077 · June 18th, 2014, 09:57 AM

I don't get all the love for this bike. Isn't it just a Cbr250 with way better looks?

subxero · June 18th, 2014, 10:39 AM

as far as the Japanese bikes in the budget small displacement world are concerned, looks, cost and what color (make) it is are 99% of what matters, you aren't really buying these bikes for "high performance" so yeah pretty much a better looking cbr... and it comes in green

However if team blue had made this bike it might be getting even more buzz

oh the little things

Motofool · June 28th, 2014, 09:12 PM

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/17...src=SOC&dom=fb

EternalNewb · June 29th, 2014, 06:45 PM

I like the look of it.

April 30th, 2014, 08:59 AM	#1
silentIm ninjette.org member Name: Firman Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 red ninja 250r Posts: 94	Some pictures of streetbike version of Ninja 250 Mono: Z 250 SL. Rest of the pictures can be seen here. This bike use the same motor as Ninja 250 Mono /Ninja 250 SL, which use the KLX 250 motor with modified camshaft profile and new gearbox. Here is the link of the bike intro at Kawasaki Motorcycle Global website. And here is the link for official Ninja 250 Mono global intro. Bonus: YZF R-25 spyshoots __________________________________________________ Corner is what the ninjette is made for.
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April 30th, 2014, 10:21 AM	#2
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April 30th, 2014, 12:34 PM	#7
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April 30th, 2014, 02:23 PM	#8
silentIm ninjette.org member Name: Firman Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 red ninja 250r Posts: 94	Here both bikes are meant to undercut the CBR 250 price (and CBR 150). CBR 250 is priced around $4300 for non ABS version. Ninja 250 FI is priced at $4600. The CBR 150 priced at 3500. The thumper ninja and Z priced at 3350 and 3450 respectively. They wont discount ninja 250 price as it's already sold out as it is, and it will hurt the resell price (a factor of customer here). They know honda doesnt make money here with the CBR, as most of their sales are 110-125 scooters and underbone bikes, and cheap 150-200 air cooled standards (most people think it's premium, me as well). While kawasaki has been specialised for selling sportbike this recent 5 years. This is basically a saying from kawasaki to honda, fvck off of my market and go back selling scooters. But then i welcome competition, and waiting for Honda answer. Yamie here already tries to enter the market by releasing yzf r-15 and soon r-25. With stronger aftersales service and sparepart support, both are serious threats for kawak should they intent to seriously dominate the market. Here people is not used to work on their own vehicle. We just dont have enough spare time, with saturday is half day work, and normal working hour from 8 to 5. Many is just too afraid to hold a screwdriver or a wrench. And most is not used to buying online. That,s why a readily available service shop and and spare part shop is a must. __________________________________________________ Corner is what the ninjette is made for. Last futzed with by silentIm; April 30th, 2014 at 04:04 PM.

April 30th, 2014, 10:45 AM	#3
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April 30th, 2014, 04:05 PM	#9
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alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if i remember right they used a 3 cyl because the 4 cyl had cooling issues between the two center cylinders because of the frame tubes in front of them causing air turbulence over the cooling fins (because it was aircooled back then) they later switched to a 4 cylinder and then a 4 stroke and then oil cooling and then water cooling __________________________________________________

June 17th, 2014, 05:13 PM	#17
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	Awesome looking bike!!!

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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.	So is there any sort of official word that Kawasaki is going to bring these 250 Monos to North America? For 25 years Kawasaki has been the undisputed king of the "entry level" market with the Ninja 250. The 300 is, what, 5000 bucks plus taxes and dealer - and that's without ABS. I can see that there is definitely a place for a cheaper "beginner" Ninja if they can bring in a mono 250 for say $3500-$4000. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

June 18th, 2014, 09:04 AM	#25
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June 18th, 2014, 10:39 AM	#27
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	as far as the Japanese bikes in the budget small displacement world are concerned, looks, cost and what color (make) it is are 99% of what matters, you aren't really buying these bikes for "high performance" so yeah pretty much a better looking cbr... and it comes in green However if team blue had made this bike it might be getting even more buzz oh the little things __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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