Performance Data from MCN - Jan 2008

g21-30 · January 10th, 2009, 07:08 PM

The following was included on the CD with "Proficient Motorcycling". Unfortunately, it doesn't have any Ninja 250s for any years. Check out the 0-60 times. WOW!

aloh · January 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM

wow nice stuff. I wish it had some numbers for our 250 though...

CRXTrek · January 11th, 2009, 12:29 AM

That Sucks .
Going by this every H.D. listed is quicker 0-60 than our little Ninja

mcteague · January 11th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloh

wow nice stuff. I wish it had some numbers for our 250 though...

The latest issue of MCN has the '08 stats but they are not too impressive.

2008 Ninja 250R
Rear wheel HP = 26.4
Torque = 13.6
Avg fuel econ. = 51.2mpg
0-60 mph = 7.72 sec.
1/4 mile = 15.58
Top speed = 95.5

Tim

g21-30 · January 11th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Based on this, the Ninja 500 gets better gas mileage - 64 mpg!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

The latest issue of MCN has the '08 stats but they are not too impressive.

2008 Ninja 250R
Rear wheel HP = 26.4
Torque = 13.6
Avg fuel econ. = 51.2mpg
0-60 mph = 7.72 sec.
1/4 mile = 15.58
Top speed = 95.5

Tim

mcteague · January 11th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Based on this, the Ninja 500 gets better gas mileage - 64 mpg!

Yeah, I wonder how accurate that mpg figure is. I have gotten a high of 62mpg during break-in and now average 55-57mpg.

I think the 250R feels faster than those 0-60 stats show. First gear is so low you use up time just shifting through the gears. Once up to speed the ninjette feels pretty quick, not fast by any stretch of the imagination, but it gets the job done.

Tim

Sailariel · January 11th, 2009, 09:27 AM

We need to compare performance with other 250`s like the Rebel, V Star 250, Nighthawk 250, Suzuki, etc. You will find that the Ninjette is faster. Comparing our bikes against two litre lead sleds, is a venture in futility.

noche_caliente · January 11th, 2009, 10:31 AM

they compared us against other 250s in motorcyclist maybe 3 or 4 months back - i'll see if I can find it and edit with the link

noche_caliente · January 11th, 2009, 10:57 AM

found it:
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fe...son/index.html

Alex · January 11th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

That Sucks .
Going by this every H.D. listed is quicker 0-60 than our little Ninja

I wouldn't sweat it. Of all the bikes in that list, I owned one (ZX-12R) that had the 5th fastest 0-100 time (5.49 seconds). Only 4 other bikes on the planet faster, and then only by a tenth of a second.

For many types of street riding, I have as much fun on our ninjette as I did on the 12R. Power isn't everything. Sometimes the lack of it can even add to the fun as you work hard to extract every last ounce of it while riding a bike like ours.

Bill N · January 11th, 2009, 04:51 PM

I do better on mileage... Stop and go commuting I get a solid 62 MPG. Considering that about 25% is stopped, I think that ok. Bill

January 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#2
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	wow nice stuff. I wish it had some numbers for our 250 though... __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

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January 11th, 2009, 12:29 AM	#3
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	That Sucks . Going by this every H.D. listed is quicker 0-60 than our little Ninja

January 11th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#7
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	We need to compare performance with other 250`s like the Rebel, V Star 250, Nighthawk 250, Suzuki, etc. You will find that the Ninjette is faster. Comparing our bikes against two litre lead sleds, is a venture in futility.

January 11th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	they compared us against other 250s in motorcyclist maybe 3 or 4 months back - i'll see if I can find it and edit with the link

January 11th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#9
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	found it: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fe...son/index.html

January 11th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#11
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	I do better on mileage... Stop and go commuting I get a solid 62 MPG. Considering that about 25% is stopped, I think that ok. Bill