Kawasaki Ninja 250R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2008 to 2012: adjustable rear preload, 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2008–2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
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Kawasaki Ninja 250R

2008–2012 · sport · 249 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 travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter37 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/70-17
Rear tire130/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 in)
Rake26°
Trail83 mm (3.3 in)
Seat height775 mm (30.5 in)
Front brakeSingle 290mm petal disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 220mm petal disc, twin-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki Ninja 250R generations: 2000–2007

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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