There was a lot of questions on the differences in physical proportions between the new Kawasaki Ninja 250r and the Naza Blade 250r. Here are some shots we took to highlight the difference in size between the two:
heres my 2 cents in this matter. iam no body in particular just another sportbike lover and i've seen both bike live. i wud like to rate the LOOK of these 2 bikes. Just the look. From the front: I'd give Blade 3.5 out of 5. And Ninja 250 a 3 out of 5. Honestly saying, from my perspective, both fronts looks pretty ugly.But of course, nothing a face lift cant fix. Get a new hot bodies (www.hotbodiesracing.com) wind screen on the ninja and throw away the side mirror and its a beau. The naza wud win my vote just because its bigger in the front and really shove "big bike" look on someone's face. Maybe lowering the bike would help fill that ugly gap?perhaps some line stripes wud give it a better expression? From the side: Blade would get 3 from me. But ninja win this side battle. i'd give it a 4 out of 5. It looks so clean and lean.It almost reminds me of the new cbr1000. Just cut of that ugly plate number holder and put it a wheel hugger and its fine. As for naza, its stil look big, yes, but for me theres abit too much gaps here and there. And the tail is ugly. no lines or curves at all. In contrast with the "lift up" tail on Ninja, it sure looks sporty. From the back: again ninja wins this one, probbaly a 3.5? as appose for the the blade, i'll give it a slightly lower rating. maybe a 3 would be sufficient enough.just to get Hyosung (the original manufacturer of the bike) to re think their design. Yet again the Kawasaki people really had the design rite, for my opinion. Everything seems to flow. Conclusions: Naza Blade 250r- If you are really into big-bike look. I would say theres no other choice out there. Its big, bulky, and looks really rite. Still i'd suggest some minor face lift. And i also loving the digital meter. Its rough love for this bike. Kawasaki ninja 250r- Im guessing that this really serve its purpose as a "sporty commuter" rather then a big bike. Sure the look might be a hit or miss, but i ask you again to go closer to the bike and really see the whole picture for your self. The design is so clean and sexy. My say: If i had 20k in hand rite now, i wudnt think twice abt buying a ninja. But then again, if naza were to drop the price to 10k-15k i really dont mind getting it. Both bike has their own pros and conts. Since Kawasaki is the more reliable brand so you know u can count on the hardwares.all the bike need is just some imagination and creativity. But to be honest before there was ninja my dream was really on Naza. It makes u feel big and boldy. and it was, at that time a really cool bike.Still this is strictly my view of the matter. I was just hoping i could open peoples mind to using design and creativity on making a bike looks way better. thanks for reading.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Ninja 250r upgrade modification
What mods or Parts are the best ones for the Ninja 250R? Which should I do First?
… Seems to be the first question to pop into mind for every new boy and girl as they wait for Kawasanta to bring them their shiny new 2009 Ninja 250R? (Or wait for a 2008 to show up on a dealers lot)
Granted this topic is completely objective.. The best mods are the ones you’re happy with — But to help steer you in the right direction, I’ll throw my $.02 into the ring, and feel free to do so yourself in the comments.
#1: Good Riding Gear - There are lots of new riders on this bike, so I know many of you will be starting from scratch… Spend your money on gear! Good gear will last you a long time, and save your butt when you need it the most! DO NOT SKIMP ON GEAR TO SAVE MONEY FOR PARTS!
#2: Needle Shim / Jet Kit - These bikes tend to be a bit anemic. Adding a jet kit or shimming your needles will give you the most bang for your buck of any ‘performance’ mod. (Unless you’re one of those lucky Bastards in AU, UK, Indo, Japan, etc. that has fuel injection…)
#3: Stainless Braided Brake Lines - The stock lines are just Squishy and don’t give much feedback… This is a decent 100$ mod that will get you lots of bang for your buck… Just make sure if you don’t know what you’re doing you get some help… Brakes are well.. You know.. Kinda important.
#4: Fender Eliminator - Sorry to everyone that lives in an area where these are illegal.. But the rear fender is horrible.. Chop that crap off, or find an aftermarket part.
#5: Rear Seat Cowl - This is both for aesthetics and safety. Two up on the 250R is a bit shady to me. I think it brings a lot of people out of their comfort zone for riding, and also the additional weight brings the 250R close to the limits of safe riding. The Seat cowl looks great, and makes 2 up riding a non issue.
#6: Exhaust - I know most people will put this as #1 or #2 on their list. But, it’s just one of those parts that too many people just slap on without thinking much about it. You can do all of the above for the same price or less than a slip-on can… Much more bang for the buck, and IMHO worth waiting on.
#7: Windscreen - Again, mostly aesthetics, but the windscreens like the double bubble does help quite a bit with wind management on this bike giving it some more stability on the Highway and allowing for some color to return to your knuckles.
#8: Frame Sliders - Cheap insurance for both new riders, and vets a like. Body panels and parts are still hard to come by for the Ninja 250R. So anything you can save with 100$ set of sliders will save you lots of time, money, and frustration in the long run.
#9: Sprockets - Swapping out your sprockets by this point can help lower your rotating mass, and also up your gearing a little bit to take advantage of the power you found from the jet kit and exhaust.. Some people also claim to see increases in MPG (for you Highway kiddies) — but the jury is still out on that one.
#10: Everything Else - Have fun with this bike. There are more and more parts coming onto the market, plus lots of “universal” parts like tank pads, grips, pegs, etc. that will bolt right up..
Use your imagination, and remember — it’s your bike, not mine, or anyone else’s do what you want with it.. (As long as you follow #1.. 
Ninja 250r Facts you need to know
Here is my thoughts about Ninja 250r
The Best 250 in The World. This is becoming more and more common for the Ninja 250R. Every magazine, every critic lauds its every aspect and why not, the Ninja 250R IS the Best 250 cc bike in the world. And thats saying a lot. Just think how many bikes can debate to be the best in their class, for every YZFR1, there is a CBR1000RR, for every Goldwing or Rune, there is a Vulcan or Electra Glide. And you what what, the Ninja 250R 2008 is only superceded by the 2009 edition as it only gets better.
The heart of the Ninja 250 is a twin-cylinder engine that loves to be revved hard. The engine has been tuned to be peppy enough and it is. But the power is very predictable and that is the high point of the bike. The bike will always stay at your command, it will never overpower you even if you are a newbie. the engine is gutsy but very smooth, you wont feel threatened. If you area newbie, the Ninja 250R IS the bike for you. If you occasionally drive and also love to commute on 2 wheelers sometimes, this is the bike for you and if you are a pro, hey! nice second bike you got there! And of course, its very economical too for daily use as the engine is very frugal thanks to those fine-tuned twin Keihin CVK30 carburetors. FI system is installed for UK market.
As I said, it loves to be revved hard and so Kawasaki has done a brilliant thing by keeping a friendly low and mid range torque through its dual overhead camshafts and 2-into-1 exhaust system. While the six-speed transmission will lets riders exploit the 250R’s power-band without fanfare from that low-end grunt to the top-end rush. The bike looks great from any angle and although I am not a big fan of 'covered' bikes, the 2009 does look great with the dual color fairing which also compliments the windscreen.
But one thing that just might bug you are the instrument consoles. They are still non-digital. I mean the round analog odometers looks great on a Cafe Racer and Street bikes, but it somehow doesn't compliment the SBK styling. Not that its is a rule, but we have always associated SBK with digital meters and most of us really thought that the 2009 version would surely feature digital consoles. Anyway... even these looks great on the Ninja 250R. They are big, easy to read and you also have the neutral indicator along with the trip meter, fuel gauge and warning lights.
So how do you seat on a Sports bike? Well, although its a Sports bike, but the sitting position is very comfortable like a street/road bike, that is you will have a natural riding position with slightly forward-slanting seat and wide, raised handlebars. Great handling and stability thanks to the 17-inch wheels, great ergonomics and great throttle response makes this a boon for urban riding. Then those UNI-TRAK® rear suspension featuring 5-way adjustable preload, and those beautiful petal shaped 290mm front and 220mm rear rotors gripped by two-piston hydraulic calipers will also surely boost your confidence even in stop and go traffic. The chassis is sturdy and durable diamond-style frame of thick-walled steel tubing and beefy swing arm bracket contributes to its frame’s rigidity and the square-tube swing arm with a 60 x 30mm cross-section further adds to its rigidity. Other features that you will be interested are the Liquid Cooling system with latest generation Denso radiator and the fins on the lower side of the crankcase will further helps cool the engine. An aggressive looking dual-lamp headlight design, slim tail cowl and separate seats further enhance the supersport look.
Specifications
Engine: Liquid Cooled, 249cc, 4S, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Bore & Stroke : 62.0 x 41.2mm
Maximum Torque
22 Nm @9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Carburetor & Ignition: Keihin CVK30 x 2 & Digital
Transmission & Final Drive: 6-Speed & O-Ring Chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail & Wheelbase: 26 degrees / 3.2 in. & 55.1 in.
Front & Rear Tire Size: 110/70-17 & 130/70-17
Front & Rear Suspension: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork & Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload
Front & Rear Brake: Single 290mm hydraulic disc & Single 220mm petal disc (both with two-piston caliper)
Fuel Tank Capacity & Curb Weight: 4.8 gal. & 170 kgs.
Source of information, photos and videos: KAWASAKI USA & KAWASAKI ITALY
The Best 250 in The World. This is becoming more and more common for the Ninja 250R. Every magazine, every critic lauds its every aspect and why not, the Ninja 250R IS the Best 250 cc bike in the world. And thats saying a lot. Just think how many bikes can debate to be the best in their class, for every YZFR1, there is a CBR1000RR, for every Goldwing or Rune, there is a Vulcan or Electra Glide. And you what what, the Ninja 250R 2008 is only superceded by the 2009 edition as it only gets better.
The heart of the Ninja 250 is a twin-cylinder engine that loves to be revved hard. The engine has been tuned to be peppy enough and it is. But the power is very predictable and that is the high point of the bike. The bike will always stay at your command, it will never overpower you even if you are a newbie. the engine is gutsy but very smooth, you wont feel threatened. If you area newbie, the Ninja 250R IS the bike for you. If you occasionally drive and also love to commute on 2 wheelers sometimes, this is the bike for you and if you are a pro, hey! nice second bike you got there! And of course, its very economical too for daily use as the engine is very frugal thanks to those fine-tuned twin Keihin CVK30 carburetors. FI system is installed for UK market.
As I said, it loves to be revved hard and so Kawasaki has done a brilliant thing by keeping a friendly low and mid range torque through its dual overhead camshafts and 2-into-1 exhaust system. While the six-speed transmission will lets riders exploit the 250R’s power-band without fanfare from that low-end grunt to the top-end rush. The bike looks great from any angle and although I am not a big fan of 'covered' bikes, the 2009 does look great with the dual color fairing which also compliments the windscreen.
But one thing that just might bug you are the instrument consoles. They are still non-digital. I mean the round analog odometers looks great on a Cafe Racer and Street bikes, but it somehow doesn't compliment the SBK styling. Not that its is a rule, but we have always associated SBK with digital meters and most of us really thought that the 2009 version would surely feature digital consoles. Anyway... even these looks great on the Ninja 250R. They are big, easy to read and you also have the neutral indicator along with the trip meter, fuel gauge and warning lights.
So how do you seat on a Sports bike? Well, although its a Sports bike, but the sitting position is very comfortable like a street/road bike, that is you will have a natural riding position with slightly forward-slanting seat and wide, raised handlebars. Great handling and stability thanks to the 17-inch wheels, great ergonomics and great throttle response makes this a boon for urban riding. Then those UNI-TRAK® rear suspension featuring 5-way adjustable preload, and those beautiful petal shaped 290mm front and 220mm rear rotors gripped by two-piston hydraulic calipers will also surely boost your confidence even in stop and go traffic. The chassis is sturdy and durable diamond-style frame of thick-walled steel tubing and beefy swing arm bracket contributes to its frame’s rigidity and the square-tube swing arm with a 60 x 30mm cross-section further adds to its rigidity. Other features that you will be interested are the Liquid Cooling system with latest generation Denso radiator and the fins on the lower side of the crankcase will further helps cool the engine. An aggressive looking dual-lamp headlight design, slim tail cowl and separate seats further enhance the supersport look.
Specifications
Engine: Liquid Cooled, 249cc, 4S, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Bore & Stroke : 62.0 x 41.2mm
Maximum Torque
22 Nm @9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Carburetor & Ignition: Keihin CVK30 x 2 & Digital
Transmission & Final Drive: 6-Speed & O-Ring Chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail & Wheelbase: 26 degrees / 3.2 in. & 55.1 in.
Front & Rear Tire Size: 110/70-17 & 130/70-17
Front & Rear Suspension: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork & Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload
Front & Rear Brake: Single 290mm hydraulic disc & Single 220mm petal disc (both with two-piston caliper)
Fuel Tank Capacity & Curb Weight: 4.8 gal. & 170 kgs.
Source of information, photos and videos: KAWASAKI USA & KAWASAKI ITALY
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