a REAL zx2r.

Boom King · October 5th, 2013, 10:51 PM

JohnnyBravo · October 5th, 2013, 11:31 PM

Whatever that is I have to have one!!! Kawasaki 250 4cylindar??? Off to google I go... Thanks for the share

akima · October 5th, 2013, 11:54 PM

Ha ha. That's pretty cool!

Joshorilla · October 6th, 2013, 12:06 AM

The small cap four pots did sound awesome, having the rev higher to make the power does give them a f1 sound, I prefer the kawi 400 4 pot

Singh2jz · October 6th, 2013, 01:21 AM

That was sikk! haha..the dudes laugh made me LOL

crazymadbastard · October 6th, 2013, 10:10 AM

That bike is a riot for sure. If I ever see one its mine!

250rr · October 6th, 2013, 10:36 AM

That exhaust note is epic.

CC Cowboy · October 6th, 2013, 10:40 AM

There are bikes that not only sound like that but also go fast. I'm not sure what they are but I have seen and heard them before.

Aggrotech · October 6th, 2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

There are bikes that not only sound like that but also go fast. I'm not sure what they are but I have seen and heard them before.

all lies. dont think ive ever heard any bike that sounds as sexy as that ugly as fuuuuuu cafe racer.

JohnnyBravo · October 6th, 2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

There are bikes that not only sound like that but also go fast. I'm not sure what they are but I have seen and heard them before.

We gonna need some research an an update on that one... I figured you would have one already

I sure don't need one that goes as fast as that one sounds like it should be, but that sound I gota have

Panda · October 6th, 2013, 04:26 PM

I keep hoping they'll change moto3 rules and go back to 250 i4s and maybe manufactures will start making these again.

Kokosun · October 7th, 2013, 05:41 AM

Ha ha. I love the sound of that bike. But, personally, I'd hate the attention that it would attract.

akima · October 8th, 2013, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokosun

Ha ha. I love the sound of that bike. But, personally, I'd hate the attention that it would attract.

Same here. It would draw eyes like flies to lights!

ZackoFF96 · October 8th, 2013, 05:47 AM

this is the bike that i need! kewl sound but max speed around 140!

quarterliter · October 8th, 2013, 04:10 PM

I just need to find a way to get one of these to the US!

gogoKawi · October 9th, 2013, 03:55 PM

I've been researching these for the past 3 weeks. 1990's 250, 4 cylinder machines: ZXR250, ZX2R, CBR250RR, and I think the FZR250. All of these bad boys are in Japan. Some have been exported out to the UK and Australia. But I haven't found a way to get them to the US. But honestly, the cost to maintain these things would be so ridiculous that it wouldn't be worth it.

I REALLY REALLY want one! 40 HP. Light chasis. A screamer like the current 250R. Sigh. e will never see one...

choneofakind · October 9th, 2013, 08:13 PM

40 hp... Say, I think there's a brand new bike out there that is capable of 40 hp with a high strung attitude after some minimal modifications. It even has a stiffer, sportier handling frame compared to previous models and has some sexy new plastics. It might even be just as reliable as any modern motorcycle and has an expanding aftermarket. Hmmmmmm.

Oh right. Buy a 300

quarterliter · October 9th, 2013, 08:30 PM

40 hp is underestimating them. They were getting so fast the Japanese government had to limit them to 45 hp. So the potential is much higher. Plus they sound so much better than the 300. They have aluminum twin spar frames and some decent suspension from the factory if I remember correctly. Something a 300 doesnt

choneofakind · October 9th, 2013, 09:15 PM

Yes in aware... -_-

But I'm just saying. At this point, importing that isn't viable.

I'm still waiting for high compression pistons, ignition advancement, hot cams, etc on the 300. That frame is still more than capable for 99% of riders, so I'm not even considering the older twin spar frame as something to drool over

choneofakind · October 9th, 2013, 09:20 PM

I'd still totally rock one if given the chance.

thurt88 · October 9th, 2013, 11:08 PM

I'd have it just for that sound on beer runs. Would scare the crap outta my neighbors.

subxero · October 10th, 2013, 10:25 AM

KawiKid860 · October 10th, 2013, 10:40 AM

You honestly can't compare these to a 300. These are rare, unique and bad ass. The 300 is a great bike and all, but it's just a budget built parallel twin kawi. And it's readily available to anyone who wants and can afford one, an I4 250 is not.

crazymadbastard · October 10th, 2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

You honestly can't compare these to a 300. These are rare, unique and bad ass. The 300 is a great bike and all, but it's just a budget built parallel twin kawi. And it's readily available to anyone who wants and can afford one, an I4 250 is not.

I bet the bike boneyards in Japan a littered with these jewels...

greg737 · October 11th, 2013, 03:05 PM

The handlebars on that bike... does anybody know what kind they are or who produces them?

(Are they specifically designed for a cafe racer look, or are they just normal low-rise handlebars that have been rotated way forward?)

lgk · October 11th, 2013, 03:16 PM

looks like a cruiser bar that's rotated forwards and down

greg737 · October 11th, 2013, 03:38 PM

I thought so... Just yesterday (Thursday the 10th) I purchased a 1993 Suzuki Bandit 400. It's a little rough as you'd expect from a 20 year old bike, but it has great potential.

I think that a handlebar like the one in this video would be the perfect way to add a couple inches of forward reach. This movement of the controls would better match my body (6'1" with pretty long arms). I don't want the controls to be any lower than they are now so clip-ons are out of the question.

crazymadbastard · October 11th, 2013, 03:47 PM

Those bars are called "clubmans" me thinks...

leed · October 11th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Do want!

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Those bars are called "clubmans" me thinks...

Pretty common in the Cafe scene!

quarterliter · October 11th, 2013, 09:31 PM

Nice score on the bandit 400. I have been trying to get my hands on one, or a CB1

greg737 · October 11th, 2013, 09:42 PM

Thanks, it took me a while to find it.

My wish-list was: CB1 as a first choice (so rare) with the GSF400 as second choice (love that slightly de-tuned GSXR400 engine) and the FZR400 third (usually can only find totally beat-to-shiite ex-racers).

So this 1993 GSF400 will be my winter-to-spring rebuild/restoration project (it's a bit rough cosmetically). I'm also going fit it with Fuel Injection just like I did on my EX-250 (already in the planning and parts gathering process).

alex.s · December 3rd, 2013, 10:31 AM

4 cylinders, 19krpm

Link to original page on YouTube.

alex.s · December 3rd, 2013, 10:32 AM

this is why i laugh when i see people put zx2r on ex250s

Lychee · December 3rd, 2013, 10:48 AM

made me giggle a little inside. ok outside too.

CC Cowboy · December 3rd, 2013, 10:49 AM

This has been posted before so I put this in the dumb ass repost category.

alex.s · December 3rd, 2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

This has been posted before so I put this in the dumb ass repost category.

oh yeah? TAKE A HIGHSIDE SAVE! bam.

Jono · December 3rd, 2013, 05:55 PM

Haha, love it.

JohnnyBravo · December 3rd, 2013, 05:57 PM

I gota get one someday!!!
IBM

Racer x · December 3rd, 2013, 07:07 PM

I raced agenced a Yamaha 250 with an inline four. The 19000 rpm engine sounded great.. But consistanly over a year it was about Four mph over my ninja 250. It was not that impressive. And I would not want the added complexity without a good parts supply.

VeX · December 3rd, 2013, 11:54 PM

I've always wondered how they controlled the valves on those. Valve springs don't like frequencies THAT high. Nice find on the video. That sounds super sweet.

October 5th, 2013, 10:51 PM	#1
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October 5th, 2013, 11:31 PM	#2
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October 6th, 2013, 01:21 AM	#5
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October 6th, 2013, 10:10 AM	#6
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	That bike is a riot for sure. If I ever see one its mine! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 6th, 2013, 10:40 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	There are bikes that not only sound like that but also go fast. I'm not sure what they are but I have seen and heard them before. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 5th, 2013, 11:54 PM	#3
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Ha ha. That's pretty cool!

October 6th, 2013, 12:06 AM	#4
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	The small cap four pots did sound awesome, having the rev higher to make the power does give them a f1 sound, I prefer the kawi 400 4 pot

October 6th, 2013, 10:36 AM	#7
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	That exhaust note is epic.

October 6th, 2013, 04:26 PM	#11
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I keep hoping they'll change moto3 rules and go back to 250 i4s and maybe manufactures will start making these again.

October 7th, 2013, 05:41 AM	#12
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Ha ha. I love the sound of that bike. But, personally, I'd hate the attention that it would attract.

October 8th, 2013, 05:47 AM	#14
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	this is the bike that i need! kewl sound but max speed around 140!

October 8th, 2013, 04:10 PM	#15
quarterliter ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Madison Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 465	I just need to find a way to get one of these to the US!

October 9th, 2013, 03:55 PM	#16
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	I've been researching these for the past 3 weeks. 1990's 250, 4 cylinder machines: ZXR250, ZX2R, CBR250RR, and I think the FZR250. All of these bad boys are in Japan. Some have been exported out to the UK and Australia. But I haven't found a way to get them to the US. But honestly, the cost to maintain these things would be so ridiculous that it wouldn't be worth it. I REALLY REALLY want one! 40 HP. Light chasis. A screamer like the current 250R. Sigh. e will never see one...

October 9th, 2013, 08:13 PM	#17
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	40 hp... Say, I think there's a brand new bike out there that is capable of 40 hp with a high strung attitude after some minimal modifications. It even has a stiffer, sportier handling frame compared to previous models and has some sexy new plastics. It might even be just as reliable as any modern motorcycle and has an expanding aftermarket. Hmmmmmm. Oh right. Buy a 300

October 9th, 2013, 08:30 PM	#18
quarterliter ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Madison Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 465	40 hp is underestimating them. They were getting so fast the Japanese government had to limit them to 45 hp. So the potential is much higher. Plus they sound so much better than the 300. They have aluminum twin spar frames and some decent suspension from the factory if I remember correctly. Something a 300 doesnt

October 9th, 2013, 09:15 PM	#19
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yes in aware... -_- But I'm just saying. At this point, importing that isn't viable. I'm still waiting for high compression pistons, ignition advancement, hot cams, etc on the 300. That frame is still more than capable for 99% of riders, so I'm not even considering the older twin spar frame as something to drool over

October 9th, 2013, 09:20 PM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'd still totally rock one if given the chance.

October 9th, 2013, 11:08 PM	#21
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	I'd have it just for that sound on beer runs. Would scare the crap outta my neighbors.

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October 10th, 2013, 10:40 AM	#23
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	You honestly can't compare these to a 300. These are rare, unique and bad ass. The 300 is a great bike and all, but it's just a budget built parallel twin kawi. And it's readily available to anyone who wants and can afford one, an I4 250 is not.

October 11th, 2013, 03:05 PM	#25
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	The handlebars on that bike... does anybody know what kind they are or who produces them? (Are they specifically designed for a cafe racer look, or are they just normal low-rise handlebars that have been rotated way forward?)

October 11th, 2013, 03:16 PM	#26
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October 11th, 2013, 03:38 PM	#27
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I thought so... Just yesterday (Thursday the 10th) I purchased a 1993 Suzuki Bandit 400. It's a little rough as you'd expect from a 20 year old bike, but it has great potential. I think that a handlebar like the one in this video would be the perfect way to add a couple inches of forward reach. This movement of the controls would better match my body (6'1" with pretty long arms). I don't want the controls to be any lower than they are now so clip-ons are out of the question.

October 11th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#28
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Those bars are called "clubmans" me thinks... __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 11th, 2013, 09:31 PM	#30
quarterliter ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Madison Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 465	Nice score on the bandit 400. I have been trying to get my hands on one, or a CB1

October 11th, 2013, 09:42 PM	#31
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Thanks, it took me a while to find it. My wish-list was: CB1 as a first choice (so rare) with the GSF400 as second choice (love that slightly de-tuned GSXR400 engine) and the FZR400 third (usually can only find totally beat-to-shiite ex-racers). So this 1993 GSF400 will be my winter-to-spring rebuild/restoration project (it's a bit rough cosmetically). I'm also going fit it with Fuel Injection just like I did on my EX-250 (already in the planning and parts gathering process).

December 3rd, 2013, 10:31 AM	#32
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	a REAL zx2r. 4 cylinders, 19krpm Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________
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December 3rd, 2013, 10:32 AM	#33
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	this is why i laugh when i see people put zx2r on ex250s __________________________________________________

December 3rd, 2013, 10:48 AM	#34
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CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	This has been posted before so I put this in the dumb ass repost category. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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December 3rd, 2013, 07:07 PM	#39
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	I raced agenced a Yamaha 250 with an inline four. The 19000 rpm engine sounded great.. But consistanly over a year it was about Four mph over my ninja 250. It was not that impressive. And I would not want the added complexity without a good parts supply. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja
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December 3rd, 2013, 11:54 PM	#40
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	I've always wondered how they controlled the valves on those. Valve springs don't like frequencies THAT high. Nice find on the video. That sounds super sweet.

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