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**Abicool160** · 02-12-2015, 12:58 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi,
Ninja lasts a lot, the quality is much better than a CBR. Ninja have expensive services on every 12k kilometers. Somewhere costs around 7k Rs. Parts are costly and consider you own a hatchback car rather than a motorcycle. U can use Duke 200 battery, tyres as direct fitment. Using hero morocorp Nissin brake pads. If you are going to get a used one, make sure.. The owner have full service records.. Condition of brake rotors, chain etc. Accident repairs will be very costly and time consuming. Parts, u can easily get from eBay if pro biking guys are delaying.. No worries in aftermarket equipments as its a proven model world wide. Check the exhaust for rust as it was a common problem found in certain batch and exhaust costs a whooping 30k. But u always have something called exclusivity.... So ride safe and have fun. It's such an addictive and wonderful motorcycle which will create a long lasting love with the rider.

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**Mithungo** · 02-12-2015, 01:39 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by Manan View Post

Hello,
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1) Are Kawasaki ASC's/ Pro biking good?
2) Regarding the costs for servicing the Ninja I am planning to buy one in Bangalore, how much should I pay and in case of a worst case scenario what would be the maximum cost?
3) Members who had accidents on their Ninja, what was the actual cost for getting it road worthy again?
4) I have also seen that there are some local parts which can be used on the Ninja can I please have a list?

1) You will get premium treatment - Unlike Honda showrooms.
2) ~8k every 12000 kms. ~2k every 6000 kms. Cost will increase if consumables (brake pads, coolant, single ester oils etc) are used.
3) Depends on how hard you crash. Bill will easily run into lakhs if it is bad. Approx cost of breakable parts - fairing (15k per side), headlamps (10k), indicators (1.5k each), gear lever (7k), alloy (27k)
Regards,
Mithun

**ags1773** · 02-13-2015, 05:58 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi peeps, I am thinking of buying a used ninja 250r (2010 model, 20k km run) and wanted your opinion regarding an oil leak that I noticed.

To me, it looks like the previous owner has put too much lube on his chain and that oil has deposited here (I'm just guessing, I'm probably wrong). What do you guys think? Kawasaki mech is saying there's no oil leak in engine (the mech had gone for lunch break when I discovered this leak). Other than this and worn out disc rotors, the bike is in good shape.

**R-series** · 02-13-2015, 07:05 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

It looks to be in the front side of the engine. The oil from the chain can't reach that place. Even if it's a leak you don't need to worry, that max it would be is a gasket change. Front disc rotor is for 15-17k. I would recommend after market ones

**ags1773** · 02-15-2015, 08:23 AM

Considering a used Ninja 250r

I'm looking for a worthy upgrade from my apache 180 in the 1.2 - 1.5 lakh range. Following are the things that I'm looking for in my new bike :

- it should have a vibe free, smooth engine which can cruise comfortably at 100 - 110
- it should be low on maintenance (I don't like visiting the ASC every Thursday)
- it should be exciting to ride

I think a used ninja 250r fulfills all the above criteria. However, as the Ninja 250r is discontinued, will I have a hard time sourcing spares for it? I intend to keep it at least for the next four years and use it everyday. Thanks in advance!

**Mithungo** · 02-16-2015, 05:22 PM

Re: Considering a used Ninja 250r

Originally posted by ags1773 View Post

I'm looking for a worthy upgrade from my apache 180 in the 1.2 - 1.5 lakh range. Following are the things that I'm looking for in my new bike :

- it should have a vibe free, smooth engine which can cruise comfortably at 100 - 110
- it should be low on maintenance (I don't like visiting the ASC every Thursday)
- it should be exciting to ride

I think a used ninja 250r fulfills all the above criteria. However, as the Ninja 250r is discontinued, will I have a hard time sourcing spares for it? I intend to keep it at least for the next four years and use it everyday. Thanks in advance!

- it should have a vibe free, smooth engine which can cruise comfortably at 100 - 110 --Check. You can even do more without issues.
- it should be low on maintenance (I don't like visiting the ASC every Thursday) --Check. Just make sure you get a good specimen.
- it should be exciting to ride --Check

Regarding the spares - N250 has been around for some time and has large number of aftermarket accessory\spare kits available - so you can always source parts if needed. Although I have never faced spare issue till now, some spares will take time for SVC for bring - consider a lead time of 1-2 weeks.

**Abicool160** · 02-16-2015, 07:55 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi,
All your criteria will be fulfilled and many more that u have never had. Sourcing parts is not an issue if you have deep pockets and time. It's an utterly reliable bike which only needs basic servicing. Accident repairs and basic replacement parts will be very costly and u will cry seeing the parts price if you are upgrading from a TVS. Ull find a good bike for 1.75l don't get anything cheaper than that. If it does have a proper service record, don't even bother to buy a bike that I'd clocked even 60k than a bike with 15k without any records.. Can tamper the meter easily.. Go for a test ride, if it's showing unusual vibes, avoid.. If it's wallowing, avoid, if it's not nimble, avoid, if brake is pulsating, avoid... There are a lot of things ull get from Internet like this.. Have a happy ride ahead.

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**Abicool160** · 02-18-2015, 03:27 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi guys,
Need some info's. I am planning for a shorty clutch and brake lever. Is there any advantage/disadvantage in using a short or long one? Then I am seriously drooling over the LED blinkers from AVRI. But heard I have to put relays, custom led blinkers and all? Is it a head ache or little effort? Please let me know if someone have put a full system exhaust (any difference in sound and output with slip on?) .. I don't want a loud one, but more docile. Something like AREA P Quite core. Please help me regarding these.

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**R-series** · 02-18-2015, 03:43 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

I had the short levers on my Ninja 250, but I removed the brake side one as it didn't push the brake piston on the handle bars to the max. The only advantage I felt was the lack of movement of your fingers around the lever which gives you a more firm grip while using them in traffic.
For exhaust, I have a leo vince Carbon slipon, mainly for the less weight. Power difference is 1-2bhp only however it translates to a lot on track because of the less weight. Stock is 6.8kg while the slip on is only 1.5kg. Main difference is in the torque which you will feel earlier in the Rev range. Top speed comes much earlier as the rpm climbs much faster. This all won't make much difference in streets but on the track it easily cuts few seconds of your time. Sound of a slipon is like 10-15% more than stock so you won't attract the cops or any undue attention till you're somewhere around 6-7rpm or higher. Even R15 sounds worse with some local exhausts. Ninja anyways is a twin so won't give you that trouble. Don't have info on indicators though.

**Mithungo** · 02-18-2015, 12:42 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

For exhaust, I have a leo vince Carbon slipon, mainly for the less weight.....

Will it be possible for you to post a few pics of the bike with the leovince?

**R-series** · 02-18-2015, 12:48 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Sure, here you go.

**Mithungo** · 02-18-2015, 03:23 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

Sure, here you go.

Thank you. That was quick

**R-series** · 02-18-2015, 08:26 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by Mithungo View Post

Thank you. That was quick

Man..I just saw the pics on the PC, they're so bad. I posted them through the App and that's the best it could manage. Let me know if you need better pics.

This thread rarely gets any post and I'm sure the no. of Ninja 250s would have reduced on xbhp as well, so I try to contribute in almost every query posted here.

Going for track day this weekend, will share more pics then.

**Mithungo** · 02-18-2015, 08:28 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

...Going for track day this weekend, will share more pics then.

Track day @ Budh? enjoy

**vkuchhal** · 02-18-2015, 08:54 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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This thread rarely gets any post and I'm sure the no. of Ninja 250s would have reduced on xbhp as well, so I try to contribute in almost every query posted here.

Going for track day this weekend, will share more pics then.

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I still have my ninja 250 with me...

All the best for the track..

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