June 22nd, 2012, 11:55 PM | #1 |
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The Life of Your 250
Just curious. How many miles would you be able to get out of a 08+ 250 before having to change the engine? And how many miles does your ninja have right now?
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June 23rd, 2012, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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No reason a well-maintained engine won't go 50k or more without major work. Some related threads:
High Mileage Ninjettes How many miles are on your bike 250R Mileage Check!!
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June 23rd, 2012, 09:22 AM | #3 |
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I now have 25,000 miles on my bike with no major problems.
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June 24th, 2012, 07:34 AM | #4 |
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I've about 21k on mine with no major work needed, the new gen bikes are detuned (by about 17.5% from the old model) to meet current
Oil & filter done every 3500, air filter cleaned & re oiled at the same time, on it's 4th set of brake pads up front, 3rd on the back, 3rd set of tyres (Bt 45s this time around), 2nd chain, original steel sprockets are still in good condition probably from the chain oiler on the bike, valve clearences were checked & still in spec. |
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June 24th, 2012, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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I agree with the above. I changed my engine at around 21K, but only because I broke it being compulsive.
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June 24th, 2012, 01:43 PM | #6 | |
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June 24th, 2012, 05:02 PM | #7 |
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The Ninja 250, taken care of, should do 100,000 miles+ These are solid well designed engines.
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June 24th, 2012, 05:09 PM | #8 |
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June 24th, 2012, 05:15 PM | #9 |
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I put 130,000 miles on a 1956 NSU 250, and it was not nearly the bike the 250 Ninja is.
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June 24th, 2012, 05:15 PM | #10 | |
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is it just a more conservative cam and more restrictive air box or more complex? |
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June 24th, 2012, 05:25 PM | #11 |
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Differences between generations detailed in this thread:
Iron Ninjas!! Battle of the 250s! I don't know that that 17.5% would apply to; that sounds much higher than I'd have said. The new-gens are down 1 - 2 peak rwhp from the pre-gens, which is more like 7% or 8% at most. The new-gens have somewhat more torque in the midrange, and are down in the upper ranges. Less compression, more restrictive intake/exhaust.
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June 24th, 2012, 07:12 PM | #12 |
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#1. I love Jesus too
#2. Kawasaki builds good engines so I plan to get mine to 100,000 miles!! woot! I've read in forums of older ninja 250s doing over 100k so I don't see why the new gens aren't capable of achieving the same goal. I do ride pretty aggressively but I do maintenance regularly (oil change, oil filter each time i change oil, sparks, air filter) im due for a valve adjustment soon though. |
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June 24th, 2012, 07:23 PM | #13 |
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The only thing that failed on mine was the cam chain tensioner at 20k km. I replaced it before it caused any real damage, and the engine sounds perfect again. I'm sure the engine life would have been less if I didn't do it.
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June 25th, 2012, 08:02 AM | #14 |
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The key to an engine's long life is to stay on top of regular oil and filter changes. The new Synthetic oils do a great job. I used Rotella T-6 and K&N Filters. When I traded the Ninja in with 12000 miles on the clock, everything was within spec. Also be aware that Ninjas don't like to run under 7000RPM.
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June 25th, 2012, 12:53 PM | #15 | |
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What makes you say that? My 08 humms like a happy child in the sub 7000 range. Other bikes like my 1100 Guzzi definitly has a zone where the bike lugs at lower RPM. The Ninjette seems happy in a broad RPM range well below 7000. Bill |
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