Kawasaki Ninja 250R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2000 to 2007: adjustable rear preload, 744 mm (29.3 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
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Kawasaki Ninja 250R

2000–2007 · sport · 248 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter37 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire100/80-16
Rear tire130/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 in)
Seat height744 mm (29.3 in)
Front brakeSingle 260mm disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc

Other Kawasaki Ninja 250R generations: 2008–2012

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