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Model Type
Off-Road
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$5,899
MSRP
$4,799
Warranty
6
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
KX(TM) 250
Display Name
Ninja(R) 500R
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
66.4 / 2.62
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
9.1:1
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
-
Starter
Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Injected
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
38
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
34 / 25
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
8500
Valves
-
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio
-
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
1.8 / 1.437 / 1.176 / 1 / 0.869
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.769
Final Drive Ratio
2.63
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.57 / 1.78 / 1.38 / 1.13 / 0.96 / 0.85
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
110/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R17
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.2 / 309.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.17
Length (ft)
6.88
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Width (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Height (in/mm)
49.8 / 1264.9
Height (in/mm)
45.7 / 1160.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.4 / 340.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
2
Length (ft/in)
10.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
213.8 / 97
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
388 / 176
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.2 / 8.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.16
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.28
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
434.3 / 197
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
410 / 186
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
38 / 965.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 774.7
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Warranty (Months)
6
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
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