Sportbikes
1995Kawasaki Ninja 250
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The 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a fully faired entry-level sports bike with a revvy twin. Its liquid-cooled 250cc parallel twin drives a six-speed gearbox and chain. A low 744 mm seat, 170.1 kg wet weight and an 18.2-litre tank make it an easy, practical first sports bike.
- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 138.3 kg
- Seat height
- 744 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250
vs the 1994| Spec | 1994 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 48.0 HP (35.3 kW) | not listed |
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) | not listed |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for spirited road riding and the occasional track day, trading some comfort for sharper performance and handling.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Kawasaki with a 250cc engine; its character is versatile and engaging, with 48 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders who want touring comfort, a passenger-friendly seat or off-road ability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 41.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Power
- Not on record - add it
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, Multi-Plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Overall length
- 2032 mm
- Overall width
- 711 mm
- Overall height
- 1095 mm
- Seat height
- 744 mm
- Dry weight
- 138.3 kg
- Wet weight
- 170.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic fork
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 84 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 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 | 1994 | 1995 | 2000 | 2007 | 2013 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 cc | 250 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 249 cc | 248 cc |
| Dry weight | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 170 kg | — |
| Seat height | 744 mm | 744 mm | 744 mm | 787 mm | 775 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 250?
The 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250 has a Capacity of 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 250 have?
The 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 250 weigh?
The 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250 has a Dry weight of 138.3 kg (304.9 pounds).
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