Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja RR Mono relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28.2 HP (20.6 kW) at 9,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.6 Nm (16.7 lb-ft) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (9,700 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Ninja RR Mono measures 151 kg (333 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 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 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
113.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,200–9,700 rpm
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power28.2 HP (20.6 kW)) @ 9700 RPM
Torque22.6 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.7 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
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Weight
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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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