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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | ZX-R 250 Ninja | 
			
				| Years: | 1989-90 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33.1 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | TCBI | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Perimeter, pressed aluminium | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Uni-track, Swing arm | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/70-R17 54H | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/60-R18 64H | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 24° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 85 mm / 3.1 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 141 mm / 5.1 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 141 kg / 311 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal |