zxr 250 style fairing?

RED_09 · December 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM

I was wondering if it would be possible to swap out the current 08-10 front fairing to the old zxr 250 style fairing with the circular headlights? Is there a company out there that could fabricate it, or would this not be possible with kawasaki's current design? Would anyone else find this appealing?

wayanlam · December 27th, 2009, 10:16 PM

i would say its all down to an individuals taste;

personally i prefer the new 08+ model, the retro round headlights are really oldschool. i like the honda cbr600RR or the Gixer headlights even more, but that's just a totally different bike.

i would confidently say that its very possible to have this fabricated here in bali in fiberglass, but they would need a bike to work with and use as a point of reference for all the screws and the dashboard.

uhm... but no, im not sacrificing my bike for your cause sorry

i would end up getting a bike back that's scratched, dirty, and full of fiberglas / resin leftovers.

Cedilla · January 6th, 2010, 11:15 PM

I really like the old skool round headlights. I would trade my 09 for a mint condition ZXR if I could.

wayanlam · January 6th, 2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedilla

I really like the old skool round headlights. I would trade my 09 for a mint condition ZXR if I could.

heck yeah, i would trade mine in anyday too! not for the looks, bt rather for the engineering though. this babys an i4 no? similar to the honda cbr 250 babyblade, with a good 40hp...

to be honest, i would probably consider getting a body kit to mod the ZXR to update the look to the 21st century

the front is so round, and the back is so blocky, he he

however it must be a hassle to maintain and get spare parts for a bike like that...

ztrack157 · January 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM

not doable you have to replace all the fairings. Unless you make a custom one off piece to match the stock side fairings. Your looking at a really expensive project.

Cedilla · January 7th, 2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wayanlam

heck yeah, i would trade mine in anyday too! not for the looks, bt rather for the engineering though. this babys an i4 no? similar to the honda cbr 250 babyblade, with a good 40hp...

to be honest, i would probably consider getting a body kit to mod the ZXR to update the look to the 21st century

the front is so round, and the back is so blocky, he he

however it must be a hassle to maintain and get spare parts for a bike like that...

I like the looks, it kinda looks like a baby ZX-7. I would like to have a ZXR even if it was the ugliest bike ever made. About 40hp, in a small 250 would be a very fun machine to ride like you stole it. I would imagine that they are a pain to ride slow though, b/c of the narrow powerband.

December 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#1
RED_09 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: central California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250r Posts: 22	zxr 250 style fairing? I was wondering if it would be possible to swap out the current 08-10 front fairing to the old zxr 250 style fairing with the circular headlights? Is there a company out there that could fabricate it, or would this not be possible with kawasaki's current design? Would anyone else find this appealing?

December 27th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#2
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	i would say its all down to an individuals taste; personally i prefer the new 08+ model, the retro round headlights are really oldschool. i like the honda cbr600RR or the Gixer headlights even more, but that's just a totally different bike. i would confidently say that its very possible to have this fabricated here in bali in fiberglass, but they would need a bike to work with and use as a point of reference for all the screws and the dashboard. uhm... but no, im not sacrificing my bike for your cause sorry i would end up getting a bike back that's scratched, dirty, and full of fiberglas / resin leftovers. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

January 6th, 2010, 11:15 PM	#3
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I really like the old skool round headlights. I would trade my 09 for a mint condition ZXR if I could. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

January 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM	#5
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	not doable you have to replace all the fairings. Unless you make a custom one off piece to match the stock side fairings. Your looking at a really expensive project. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.