| MODEL | KAWASAKI NINJA 250 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29.9 hp / 22 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 21.7 Nm / 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, semi-synthetic oil |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 119 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with aluminium linkage, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm hydraulic petal disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in |
| Overall Width | 711 mm / 28.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1115 mm / 43.9 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1389 mm / 54.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 151 kg / 333 lb |
| Wet Weight | 170 kg / 375 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2012 Ninja 250 is the same carburetted parallel twin as the 250R of the EX250-J generation, sold under the shorter name in some markets. It has the 2008-style 17-inch wheels, petal-disc brakes and fairing. The page presents it as a value sport bike with dual Keihin carburettors and a US price rise over the 2011 model.
