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The word green is associated with nature and something that is peaceful and which doesn’t harm. Green is the color which means safe as all signal lights turn green when it’s safe to cross. So in all the colors green is peaceful and subtle looking. Kawasaki had some plans to use this color officially for one of their product. The product name was Kawasaki Ninja 250R and yes it had all those mentioned characteristics in it when the keys were inserted in the ignition.

Just when you insert the keys everything happens in the right manner as programmed but the only difference is that it goes in the opposite direction. Yes the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is like a devil inside that subtle green color. Power is unleashed just when you press the ignition. Power of the bike is simply superb. You can rely on the ergonomics which are given specially to the green wonder. The need of a super bike is solved with the presence of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Technical Data
Type	Sports
Top Speed	176kph
Fuel Consumption	City 32.00
Fuel Consumption	Highway 42.00
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement	249cc
Engine	Four-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Maximum Power	32.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm
Maximum Torque	22 Nm @ 8200 rpm
Gears	6 Manual
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc, Manual
Bore	62
Stroke	41.2
No. of Cylinders	2
Cylinder Configuration	Parallel Twin
Valve per Cylinder	4
Engine Block Material	Steel
Chassis Type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Cooling Type	Liquid Cooling
Carburetor	No, It Is Fuel Injected
DIMENSIONS
Length	2085.00 mm
Width	715.00 mm
Height	1115.00 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight	172.00 kg
Ground Clearance	135.00 mm
Fuel Tank	17.00 liters
Wheelbase	1400.00 mm
Headlamp	Halogen
Wheel Type	Black Mag Alloys
Wheel Size	110/70 R17-130/70 R17 mm
Tubeless	Yes
Colors	Lime Green, Ebony Black
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension (Front)	37mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension (Rear)	Uni-Trak with aluminum linkage
Brakes	290mm Petal Disc
Brakes (Rear)	220mm Petal Disc

On the 250R
Sitting on the vehicle gives you a feeling which creates a different identity all the time. Striking performance is delivered when the throttle is pinned to red line. The 250R has enough power to whack the Indian roads with ease. The first gear itself rockets the bike to extreme power packed numbers. Gaining control on the 250R is not a problem. It has one of the best seating postures for the rider. Feel relaxed when you are in a hurry, the bike will reach the destination in no time. One of the reasons to buy the 250R is the economy and power.

Being a sports bike economy can be kept aside for a moment but we can’t afford to lose it either. When talking about speed you can feel the bike is pushing hard to reach the three digit mark. This feeling is truly sporty styled and has the same response which a 650R would give. The 250R might not be fast but sitting on the bike will make other things around you to slow down. This is the effect which is given when you insert the keys in the ignition point.Everything around passes really fast and you need to have good control over the bike if you want to go ahead. The 250R has comfortable riding position which is mainly in race style. It ensures you get correct view of the front with the visor in middle. The wind visor works perfect above 150kmph speed. You really need a brain of an alien if you want to access all the 6 gears.

Power of the 250R
Before you think of using all those 6 gears ensure there is no traffic and if there is; all you need to do is sit and relax. The Kawasaki Ninja 250R has power which can be turned on when you feel like riding fast. First gear in the bike will undoubtedly deliver a speed of 60kmph. Well checking is not done on red line gear change. In three gears flat you are above 100kmph which is quite surprising for the green wonder.Reaching 150kmph speed which is quite possible on Indian roads can be done in first 5 gears. Pinning the throttle delivers more power in the bike. Rubber chunks in circular shape are literally sticking to the tarmac for maximum grip. The bike does require some professional skills when you wish to corner or take a corner. In short make yourself ready before making the purchase. You might not lean but yes take your perspective leg out while taking turns.The Kawasaki Ninja delivers high end speed in less time. Reaching speeds of 100kmph is attained under 6 seconds which is faster than the Indian bikes. Performance figures speak equally to the cost of the bike. With a top speed of 175kmph the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is undoubtedly the fastest bike on Indian soil. Fastest as in there are the others which have R in the front or end but a bike which is affordable with low maintenance cost.

Maneuvering the 250R
Since the bike is in sport class you can expect knee bending turns on the 250R. The V- Twin engine is placed in the right direction which churns out 32bhp of raw power. Handling such power needs comfortable seating arrangement. The pillion is not given that much attention as it has usual seating style which is seen on a sports bike. The Indian version is on diet which means there is more power to weight ratio. There is no fuel meter which can tell precise level of fuel in the tank. It does have a warning blinker when the bike goes in reserve.Instrumentation of the 250R is quite impressive but feels out of technology. Digital instrumentation was expected; nevertheless it has sleek looking body which can create a smile on your face. Handling overall is superb even the location of rear view mirrors is perfect. For the pillion the bike does not have that much of a difference in handling, in short the maneuvering is not affected when in three digit speeds.

Verdict
Priced at 2.7 lakhs ex showroom price it is one of the fastest set of wheels an Indian auto junkie can have. It is a 4th generation bike so lots of things in the Indian auto segment are new, mostly the maintenance part. You can expect a lot of cost differentiation in the maintenance but the bike is worth every penny.