Sportbikes
1995Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250
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The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 is a Japanese sports bike. It uses a 248cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin making 45 hp and 24 Nm, driving through a 6-speed gearbox. It weighs 138 kg dry and has an 18-litre tank and a 740 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 138.0 kg
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.5 kW) @ 11000 RPM
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Kawasaki, built around a 248cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →20
out of 100Below average
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 72.2% of the time, 9.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 20% of models.
All years of this model: 24 / 100 (below average) from 1,987 tests.
72.2%Passed first time
19.1%Failed outright
8.7%Fixed during test
16,000Typical miles
230Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
22
18
14
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24
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31
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Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aprilia RS 250 | 63 Good | 5,956 |
| 2 | Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma | 39 Below average | 2,632 |
| 3 | Kawasaki ZXR 400 | 24 Below average | 14,183 |
| 4 | Honda VFR 400 R | 24 Below average | 15,169 |
| 5 | Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 | 24 Below average | 1,987 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 | 22 Below average | 365 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.5 kW) @ 11000 RPM
- Torque
- 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3261 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 12.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic advance
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated
Performance
- Top speed
- 153.0 km/h (95.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Dry weight
- 138.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 160.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond design
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 84 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 260mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 230mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-16
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1986 | 1991 | 1995 | 1996 | 2000 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Dry weight | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 14 Poor | 20 Below average | 31 Below average | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250?
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 has a Capacity of 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 have?
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 has a Power of 45.0 HP (33.5 kW) @ 11000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 have?
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250?
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 has a Torque of 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 weigh?
The 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 has a Dry weight of 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds).
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