Next gen Kawasaki Ninja 250R could get twin LED headlamp, launch in 2016 - Spied

20/01/2016 - 22:05 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Spy pictures, Kawasaki | Ashwin Ram N P

Appears to feature twin LED head lamps.

Warungasep has posted a spyshot of the next Kawasaki Ninja 250R that is expected to be introduced in Indonesia this year. It it reported that the model would continue to be powered by a twin-cylinder engine.

New Kawasaki Ninja 250R white spied before 2016 end launch — The upcoming version of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is expected to have better performance figures than the outgoing model.

Given that arch rival Yamaha R25 uses a twin-cylinder mill and that the upcoming Honda CBR250RR is expected to debut a high performance twin-pot unit, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is expected to get a more powerful version of the same two cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC FI engine that currently produces 32 PS at 11,000 rpm and 21.0 Nm at 10,000 rpm. The new motor would continue with a six-speed gearbox.

New Kawasaki Ninja 250R white front spied before 2016 end launch — The new Ninja 250R will compete with the likes of the upcoming, Honda CBR250RR, Yamaha R25 and the KTM RC250.

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Compared to the existing Ninja 250R, the spied model appears to be featuring LED head lamps, a revised front visor, sharp contours on mirror caps, a larger fuel tank and a restyled front fairing. Further info on the new model is awaited in the coming months.