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Monday, September 9, 2013

New Kawasaki Ninja 2011

For those beginning their two-wheeled journey, the Ninja® 250R sportbike has always been a great option to start. Its low seat height and peppy engine translate into hours of fun for both novices and veterans. Though its engine may be compact, its eight-valve cylinder head means a rider can wring every bit of enjoyment from each twist of the throttle, from idle to redline. And with sharp styling that matches its supersport siblings, the Ninja 250R looks fast even while standing still. Best of all, the 250R is a great value, with an affordable purchase price and excellent fuel economy.

The fun begins with its 249cc liquid-cooled engine that thrives on high-rpm excitement. The parallel-twin is tuned for peppy power delivery that’s both smooth and predictable, making for a beginner friendly motorcycle. A silky-smooth six-speed transmission lets riders exploit the 250R’s powerband from that low-end grunt to the crowd pleasing and lively top-end rush. Just like the supersports, it uses petal disc brakes. And the lightweight Ninja provides plenty of entertainment from the initial learning curve to beyond.

Wrapping the 250R are the fairing and windscreen that not only look great, but deliver wind protection for a wide range of riding situations. An easy-to-read instrument panel with fuel gauge and neutral indicator is another convenient feature for the new rider.

A natural riding position and comfortable ergonomics combine with lightweight handling, easy controllability and great throttle response for pure pleasure on city streets. Part of this great handling and stability comes from the 17-inch wheels. Bringing the show to a stop are the large petal-shaped 290mm front rotors and a single 220mm rear rotor gripped by powerful two-piston hydraulic calipers. Like Kawasaki’s other Ninja models, the 250R is equipped with quality components and tuned for class-leading performance.

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Lightweight and agile, the Ninja 250R boasts low ownership costs and is a dominating force in the entry-level sportbike category.

source: http://kawasaki.com

S KTRC Sport Kawasaki Traction Control

With S-KTRC, Kawasaki becomes the first Japanese manufacturer to deliver a race-bred traction-control system to the masses. As an evolution from what was learned on the MotoGP stage, Kawasaki points out that this traction-control system has been developed “to help riders push harder on the track by maximizing acceleration.”

Whereas the KTRC on the Concours 14 is designed primarily for safety, the S-KTRC helps reduce lap times by allowing a certain amount of slip before intervening. As long as “effective traction” is maintained, the TC will still allow power slides and wheelies.

Wheel-speed sensors are a key component of OEM TC systems, but S-KTRC does without an accelerometer (Ducati) or a gyro bank-angle input (BMW). The Kawi system (in development for five years) uses a Mitsubishi ECU to monitor engine speed, throttle position, acceleration rate and comparative wheel speeds to judge the bike’s slip angle, retarding ignition timing if the tires need to be reined back in. Data points are examined an incredible 200 times per second! By doing without accelerometer or bank-angle sensors, S-KTRC has no fixed maps, so the TC is able to adapt to modifications like exhaust systems or engine tweaks.

Kawasaki claims its TC system is so sophisticated that it can predict when traction conditions “are about to become unfavorable,” so it can engage mildly before slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction, minimizing harsh intervention.

Three levels of TC can be dialed in from handlebar switchgear, even while moving, and it can be switched off (while stopped) if you’re especially brave. Your chosen TC setting is stored in memory – like the Ronco Rotisserie, just set it and forget it!

The bottom of the new gauge pack has a 7-section bar-graph display showing the amount of TC intervention. Jeff Herzog, Kawasaki’s senior media relations coordinator and a former racer, said he saw only one bar light up during a full-throttle corner exit over a racetrack’s curb. “You’ll be amazed how often you’ll be able to use full throttle,” he says.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Edition

"Its more than capable for the passionate, yet sensible, up the street, Ninja 650R provides power in a way that is easy - no herky-jerky throttle to compete with or trigger annoying flickering." Motor-usa

Kawasaki KLX150S Specifications | Reviews

"Bicycle riders adore the middle class like the Kawasaki Ninja 650R only because it is so balanced: not too much engine, suspension sufficient, and the economy for the time it was even surprising miles. Quarterly in the mid-range high 11 second is the norm, and a sub-four second 0-60 times are common. "- Articlebase

Kawasaki KLX 250 Review | Specifications KLX 250

"The liquid-cold, fuel injection, DOHC, eight-valve 649cc parallel twin engine compact enough to allow for a slim footprint and relatively light frame that tips the scales at 204 kilograms, making it a popular choice for new riders." - Moto123
Kawasaki Ninja 650R Edition

Price

Although not very smooth for the year 2010, Kawasaki Ninja 650R still managed to remain the most affordable bike in the middle-class gym class. The $ 7.099 MSRP also ensures could easily be considered as one hell of bang for the money.

Very often, after the introduction of new brands, motorcycles continue to be produced with little change, but not this one. The attention of Kawasaki 650R valuable benefits and live to be a Ninja, so we expect the ABS at least for the years 2011 to tell the American model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R SPECIFICATION

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Engine and Transmission:

Engine: Four-stroke twin, liquid cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder parallel
Displacement: 649cc
Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Cooling: Liquid
Fuel injection: Digital fuel with two 38mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: O-ring chain

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Chassis and Dimensions

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.2 in
Wheelbase: 55.5 ins
Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in
Suspension rear / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in
Front tire: 120/70x17
Tyres rear: 160/60x17
Front brake: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston calipers
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with single piston caliper
Overall length: 82.7 in
Overall width: 29.9 ins
Total Height: 47.2 ins
Seat height: 31.1 ins
Restricting weight: 449.8 pounds.
Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja Sports Bike Introduction Pictures

Introduction:

The ZX-9R debuted in 1994. Kawasaki developed the model in response to Hondas introduction of the CBR900RR FireBlade for the 1992 model year.

Prior to the advent of the FireBlade, large-capacity Japanese sports motorcycles had become polarised. On one side were the 750 cc sport bikes, influenced by Endurance racing and the World Superbike Championship. On the other, the "big-bore" 1,000 cc-plus sports-tourers had become the natural evolution of the performance bikes of the preceding 20 years. In simple terms, the 750s had the handling, the big-bores had the power. In both categories, Kawasaki ruled. The ZXR750 offered the technology and the performance of ultra-expensive racing-homologation models from Honda and Yamaha at half the price, and it outclassed the similarly priced GSX-R750 of the time, which still featured a perimeter frame and an oil-cooled engine, while the ZZ-R1100 held the title of the fastest production motorcycle on Earth.