Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) with a 11.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition measures 174 kg (384 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18.17-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2013 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineO-ring chain
Performance
Exhaust2-into-1. Dual catalyzers.
Chassis
Frame Typediamond-style frame of thick-walled steel tubing
Rake26.0°
Trail81 mm (3.2 inches)
Front Suspension37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionBottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in.
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre130/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø290 mm (11.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall Length2085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall Width714 mm (28.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.17 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Instrumentsanalog speedometer along with an analog tachometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and warning lights
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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