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2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Photo Gallery
We sample Kawasaki's best-selling sportbike. In fact, the Ninja 250R is Kawasaki's best-selling motorcycle period. See what we thought during our
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R First Ride
.
Sporting a complete redesign, the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R plans on continuing the best-seller and newbie-friendly status of its predecessor.
Companies are already producing aftermarket products for the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Willow Springs will be racing the new 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
There are plans to race the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the future.
The new 2-into-1 exhaust for the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R replaces the old dual exhaust.
Up front the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R sports a 290mm two-piston caliper.
Petal-style rotors give the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R a look inline with its bigger siblings.
The 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R instrument cluster features analog speedo and tack alongside a fuel gauge.
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is still Twin-powered.
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 248cc engine is changed from its predecessor.
The new 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R comes in Green, Red, Black and Blue.
The single petal-style 290mm front rotor with two-piston caliper is quite effective for bringing the claimed 333-lb Ninja to a stop.
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Turning the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is a breeze.
The most important improvement to the Ninja is the move up to 17-inch wheels, which replace the old 16-inch units.
Steering geometry has been altered, with rake angle decreased from 27 to an even 26 degrees.
Changes to the riding position include raised handlebars and seat, but the heightened ergos will not be trouble for shorter riders.
he 37mm Showa fork, which replaces a 36mm Kayaba unit, has revised settings but is still non-adjustable.
Light, slim and low to the ground, the Ninja 250R sports a redesigned chassis with all-new suspension components.
At speed the 250 Ninja is just as welcoming. In the tight, twisty stuff the super-light and compact bike is a scalpel where larger machines are broadswords.
You need a closer look to recognize this Ninja.
Yet, almost anyone can ride the Ninja 250R to its potential, which makes it an absolute blast.
The often held notion that it is more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow is often scoffed at. But there is truth to the assertion, especially on public roads.
It may not be the most technologically advanced machine out there, but for $3500 the Ninja is a bargin and a blast to ride.
The little Ninja's riding position is comfortable and upright.
Super light and agile, the Ninja is a fun ride when the going gets tight.
The new Ninja 250R is powered once again by a high-revving Twin, with a rider winding out the throttle to the 13,000 redline from corner to corner.
Whether a city commuter, weekend playbike or cheap yet fun trackbike - the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is a great bang for the buck.
The all-new bodywork and styling on the '08 bike are a significant improvement over the dated predecessor.
A cursory glance at the little Ninja and it's easy to mistake for its bigger supersport sibling.
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R rear brake is a 220mm two-piston caliper.
