| Attribute | Kawasaki Ninja 250 Beet 2015 × | Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition 2013 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 250 Beet | Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 23.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 21 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-ring chain | O-ring chain |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | 11.6:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Upswept muffler and the 2 into 1 exhaust design |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic petal disc with two-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Petal disc with two-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 172 | 170.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,010 | 2,085 |
| Overall width (mm) | 715 | 714 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 775 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 18.17 |