Kawasaki KX 250 vs Kawasaki NINJA ZX-25R SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Potent 249cc engine for robust power. Factory-style launch control enhances starts. A lightweight aluminium perimeter frame boosts agility. Adjustable ergonomics for a rider-friendly experience. Off-road dominance with race-ready features. Read More	--
Things we don't like	Lack of road-legal hardware. Limited color options (Lime Green only). Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	250 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 L	15 L
Compression Ratio	14.1:1	11.5:1
Bore X Stroke	78.0 mm x 52.2 mm	50 mm x 31.8 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16 Valves, DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Maximum Power	--	44 hp
Maximum Torque	--	22 Nm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
RPM at Maximum Power	--	15500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	12500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Sport
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1380 mm
Height	1270 mm	1110 mm
Length	2189 mm	1980 mm
Kerb Weight	103 kg	184 kg
Seat Height	960 mm	785 mm
Ground Clearance	345 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Width	820 mm	750 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	DC-CDI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre	110/90 R19	150/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Range City	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Input	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Showa SFF-BP Inverted fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak	Horizontal Back-link

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	No	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Sport, Road, Race Sport, Road, Race
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
ABS	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Navigator	No	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter	No	Yes
Tachometer	No	Yes
Odometer	--	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Speedometer	--	Digital Digital
Display Screen	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Perimeter Perimeter	Trellis Trellis
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	No	Yes
Indicator Light	No	Yes
Head Lamp	--	LED LED
Tail Lamp	--	LED LED

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc