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Is this the most significant new bike this year? Kawasaki is replacing the 5th best selling motorcycle in America with a heavily revised new model. The
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R just
leaked; here's 62 images.
Update: It's official, here's Kawasaki Japan's mini-site.
Bikerpoint reports that both the crankcase and pistons are new, the cylinders are now die-cast, the frame is new and that ABS is optional. Fuel-injection is included.
It's also evident that there's (very nice looking) new wheels and extensive aerodynamic work has been carried out on the fairing. Expect excellent fuel economy and strong performance. The Ninja 250 was already more powerful than the Honda CBR250R, Kawasaki will likely emphasize that performance gap with this new model.
The current model weighs 375lbs (wet), this new one is 379 without ABS. The CBR250 is 357lbs (wet).
Sadly, it appears that, despite the heavily revised frame, motor and fairings, this is yet another facelift to a bike that's been around largely unaltered since 1985 rather than an all-new model.
Kawasaki Japan states:
"Debut full sports fairing with a parallel twin engine, the Ninja 250. Appearance as well as more heavily laid out the individuality of the Ninja, Ninja 250 has undergone a significant evolution in terms of its run."
"New pistons, cylinders, crank cases, etc., the main part of the engine. Got a new frame motion performance change, new suspension, and wide tires and the body, even surpass the predecessor."
"In addition, the heat management technology and the newly introduced reduction of vibration, achieve a comfortable ride quality."
"The attention to design detail extends to the machine, we realized a high quality feel bring joy to own."
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