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词条 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
释义

  1. Nomenclature

  2. Model history

      1983–1985 (EX250-C){{Anchor|EX250-C}}    1986–1987 (EX250-E)    1988–2007 (EX250-F/EX250-G/EX250-H)    2008–2012 (EX250-J)    2013–2017 (EX250-L/EX250-M)    2018– (EX250-P)  

  3. See also

  4. References

  5. External links

{{About|Kawasaki's twin-cylinder sport bike sold since 1986|the single-cylinder version introduced in 2014|Kawasaki Ninja 250SL}}{{Infobox motorcycle
| name = Kawasaki Ninja 250R
| image =
| aka = Kawasaki Ninja 250 (since 2013)
| manufacturer = Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
| parent_company = Kawasaki Heavy Industries
| production = 1986–present
| predecessor =
| successor =
| class = Sport bike[1][2]
| related = Kawasaki Ninja 300
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Kawasaki Ninja 400R
Kawasaki Ninja 500R
Kawasaki Ninja 650R
}}

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R (codenamed EX250; previous generations had market-specific names) is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki originally introduced in 1986. As the marque's entry-level sport bike,[1][2] the motorcycle has undergone few changes throughout its quarter-century lifetime, having received only three substantial redesigns. In some markets the Ninja 250 has been succeeded by the Ninja 300.

Nomenclature

Since 2008, the bike is marketed as the Ninja 250R in all markets. It is also referred to by its platform designation, EX250, to which a generational suffix is attached. In the United States, previous models (EX250-E/F/G/H) were already being marketed as members of the Ninja family of sport bikes, while outside of the U.S. the bike was known variously as the ZZR-250, ZX-250, or as the GPX-250R. One of the earliest models, the EX250-C, was given the name GPZ-250 {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}.

Model history

The Ninja 250R's particular ergonomics, chassis design, and engine placement have resulted in a motorcycle that straddles the standard and sport classes. The Ninja's riding posture also falls between standard and sport.

1983–1985 (EX250-C){{Anchor|EX250-C}}

The first generation was produced between 1983 and 1985, and known by the production number EX250-C. It was sold as the GPZ-250. Sold only in its home market of Japan, this earliest, belt-driven version was first produced in 1983, and shares no commonality with later generations.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} The bike has 32 mm fork tubes.

1986–1987 (EX250-E)

Produced between 1986 and 1987 was the EX250-E. This model was sold as the Ninja 250R in Canada and the U.S. between 1986 and 1987. It was known as the GPZ-250R elsewhere. When originally introduced, it was more costly than the Honda Rebel, and reviewers complained that while the 14,000 rpm redline was nice, the engine was slow to rev.[2]

1988–2007 (EX250-F/EX250-G/EX250-H)

For the 1988 model year, there were both cosmetic changes and changes in engine tuning. While the bore and stroke, and other major engine components, were unchanged, minor tuning adjustments were made. The carburetor diameters were reduced 2 mm to {{Convert|30|mm|in|abbr=on}}, the cylinder compression ratio was increased from 12.0:1 to 12.4:1, ignition timing advance was increased, and the rear sprocket was increased by three teeth to 45.[7][16] Reviewers reported that this made the engine more free-revving, reaching the high 14,000 redline more quickly, and the tested top speed increased by a few miles per hour.[2][8][16] The new, more fully enclosed bodywork was complimented for being stylish, at the time, and easily mistaken for the larger Ninja 750.[2]

The third generation of production of the Ninja 250 encompassed three models:

  • EX250-F - The most widespread EX250 variant, the E model was completely revamped and sold as the F model between 1988 and 2007 in the United States. Canada received the model between 1988 and 1999, and it was available elsewhere as the GPX-250R as early as 1987.
  • EX250-G - Sold only in its home market of Japan, this version was known as the GPX-250R-II. It had dual front brakes and a wider wheel and tire (110/80-16). All other parts were identical to the -F model. It was sold after 1988.
  • EX250-H - This model came to Canada as the Ninja 250R between 2000 and 2002, after which it received a new name: ZZR-250, in line with the -H model's name elsewhere in the world, where it had existed since 1992. This motorcycle has parts in common with the -F model, though it shares the same engine, albeit with different casings. It sports a lateral aluminum frame, a different fairing (designed to make it look sportier), larger 17-inch wheels, an adjustable rear shock absorber, adjustable brake and clutch levers, a smaller drive sprocket, computer-controlled timing advance, and a revised electrical system. It also had a smaller carburetor, & slightly different compression ratio, both of which were designed for quicker revving and slightly higher top end power. However, these upgrades came at a 6 kg weight gain. {{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}

2008–2012 (EX250-J)

{{Infobox motorcycle
| name = EX250-J
| image =
| production = 2008-2012
| ignition = TCBI with digital advance
| transmission = 6-speed constant mesh
| engine = {{convert|249|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}} liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin
| bore_stroke = {{Convert|62.0|×|41.2|mm|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{Convert|1399.5|mm|abbr=on}}
| wet_weight = {{Convert|170|kg|0|abbr=on}}
| seat_height = {{Convert|774.7|mm|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|713.7|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|1109.9|mm|abbr=on}}
| tires = Front: 110/70-17M/C
Rear: 130/70-17M/C
| rake_trail = 26°
}}

In 2008, Kawasaki gave the EX250 its most extensive redesign in twenty years. The EX250-J model is known as the Ninja 250R worldwide, regardless of market.

Parts from the third generation are still found on the -J, but its redesigned exterior panels bring the Ninja's appearance out of the 1990s and into line with late-2000s sportbikes. The engine and drivetrain retain 30% of the -F model's parts, according to Kawasaki.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} The engine's compression and maximum torque have been lowered to provide better midrange performance. The redesign of the engine resulted in improvements in engine response at low engine speeds, making the bike smoother and "much easier to ride."[3]

Though the previous generation Ninja 250 had a peak power advantage of {{Convert|1|to|5|hp|abbr=on}},[7][4][37] the new version's 20 or 30 percent increase in mid-range power allows the bike to pull from 3,000 rpm where previously it had to be revved to 4,000 rpm.[38]

The U.S. -J model uses dual carburetors like the -F model, but the European, Brazilian and Thai models have fuel injection. The wheels were increased in size to 17 inches, the front suspension was improved, and the brake rotors were replaced with a larger petal shape. On the carbureted version, a fuel gauge was added in place of the temperature gauge. With the additional and redesigned equipment, the EX250-J suffered a {{Convert|10|kg|abbr=on}} increase in wet weight over its predecessors.

With the arrival of the EX250-J, manufacturing continues to be located in Thailand.[5]

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2013–2017 (EX250-L/EX250-M)

The 2013 Ninja 250 (EX250-L for the non-ABS version; EX250-M for the ABS version){{citation needed|date=August 2016}} had a new bodywork, twin headlights, a digital instruments cluster, new wheels with a wider {{convert|140|mm|abbr=on}} rear tire, and a reworked engine and exhaust. ABS is available as an option. Like the previous generation, the engine is fuel injected in some markets and carbureted in others.[6][7][8] For 2013, in some markets, the Ninja 250R was replaced by the {{convert|296|cc|abbr=on}} Ninja 300 (EX300), while in others they are sold alongside each other.[9]

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2018– (EX250-P)

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At 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Kawasaki introduced the 2018 Ninja 250 alongside with the all-new 2018 Ninja 400, with the latter to be sold in Europe and America, replacing the Ninja 300.[10]

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See also

  • Kawasaki Ninja series

References

1. ^1 {{cite web | url= http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/25-caliber-shootout-12930.html| title= .25 Caliber Shootout Three Japanese Fighters Whip Out Their Little Guns| publisher=Motorcycle.com, Dec. 15, 1997}}
2. ^1 2 {{Citation |periodical=Cycle World |date = May 1987|page=30 |chapter= |title=Ninja 250: Baby gets new clothes |first=Kengo |last=Yagawa }}
3. ^1 {{Citation |periodical=Cycle World |page=76 |date = June 2008|volume=47 |issue=6 |title=Small Fortune; 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Cycle World Test |last=Ets-Hokin |first=Gabe |issn=0011-4286 }}
4. ^{{Citation|last=Santos |first=Franke |title=Model Evaluation Kawasaki Ninja 250R |periodical=Motorcycle Consumer News |pages=16–19 | publisher=BowTie, Inc. |date = June 2008|url=http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf |quote=...the older model makes one more horsepower than the new one. The older model actually makes more peak power than the new model: {{Convert|27.46|hp|abbr=on}} @ 12,000 rpm for the 2004 compared with {{Convert|26.4|hp|abbr=on}} @ 11,000 rpm for the 2008 carbureted model. }} Note: MCN dynamometer data is rear-wheel only.
5. ^{{cite web | url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5920&Page=1| title= 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - First Ride | publisher=MotorcycleUSA.com, 2/12/2008, Bart Madson }}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/mcy/street/13_ex250lm_e.html|title=Kawasaki Ninja 250|work=Kawasaki.com}}
7. ^{{Citation |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/630/13903/Motorcycle-Article/2013-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Revealed.aspx |title=2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Revealed |first= Bryan |last= Harley |date= August 1, 2012 |work= MotorcycleUSA.com }}
8. ^{{Citation |title= 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R New Team Green competition for the Honda CBR250R |date= August 3, 2012 |last= Blake |first= Conner |magazine= Cycle World |url= http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/08/03/2013-kawasaki-ninja-250r/ }}
9. ^{{Citation |url= http://www.khi.co.jp/pressrelease/detail/20121003_1.html |title= 「Ｚ８００」などニューモデル３機種を「インターモト２０１２」に出展 (press release) |date= October 3, 2012 |publisher= Kawasaki }}
10. ^http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/tokyo-motor-show-2017-the-kawasaki-ninja-250-is-back/
11. ^1 {{Citation |url= http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2012JanPerfIndx.pdf |title= Performance Index - Winter ‘11/’12 Edition |date=January 2012 |magazine=Motorcycle Consumer News|publisher=Bowtie Magazines |accessdate=June 11, 2012}}
12. ^1 {{Citation |periodical=SFGate (San Francisco Chronicle) |title= Kawasaki's Ninja 250R still going strong after more than two decades |first=Arv |last=Voss |date=December 6, 2008 |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/06/MTPD14B2SI.DTL }}
13. ^1 {{Citation |url=http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/mpgComparison11.aspx |title=2011 Kawasaki MPG estimates |year=2011 |publisher=Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412230913/http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/mpgComparison11.aspx |archivedate=2012-04-12 |df= }}
14. ^1 2 Official specifications PDF {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091004183006/http://www.kawasaki.com.au/kawpublic_docs/spec_sheets/ex250j9f.pdf |date=2009-10-04 }}
15. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{Citation|last=Santos |first=Franke |title=Model Evaluation Kawasaki Ninja 250R |periodical=Motorcycle Consumer News |pages=16–19 | publisher=BowTie, Inc. |date = June 2008|url=http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf }}
16. ^1 2 {{Citation|last=Santos |first=Franke |title=Model Evaluation Kawasaki Ninja 250R |periodical=Motorcycle Consumer News |pages=16–19 | publisher=BowTie, Inc. |date = June 2008|url=http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/200806ninja.pdf|quote=The humble Kawasaki Ninja 250R is the classic beginner’s bike...The Ninja is one of two 250cc sportbikes available in the US market.}}
17. ^1 {{Citation |url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=359 |title=2009 Ninja 250 R Sport - Kawasaki.com; Specifications |year=2009 |publisher=Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716021506/http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=359 |archivedate=2009-07-16 |df= }}
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19. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{Citation |title=Ninja 250R GPZ250R Motorcycle Service Manual Supplement |edition=12th |date=1 April 2003 |publisher=Kawasaki Heavy Industries |url=http://pdftown.com/Kawasaki-GPX250-Service-Manual.html Kawasaki EX 250 - GPX 250 '88 - Service Manual }}
20. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{Citation |periodical=Cycle World |date = May 1987|page=124 |title=Cycle World Summary }}
21. ^1 {{Citation |title= 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Comparison |first= Bart |last= Madson |date= October 23, 2006 |magazine= Motorcycle USA |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/158/619/Motorcycle-Article/2006-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-Comparison.aspx |accessdate= 2010-11-04 }}
22. ^1 {{Citation |title= Petrol pinchers: Squeezing all you can from dead dinosaurs |first= Allan |last= Girdler |date = February 2006|magazine= Cycle World| page=44 }}
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External links

{{Commons category|Kawasaki EX250}}
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20071011001442/http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=263 Ninja 250R] at Kawasaki USA