@Nightraid yourface if they made a 400cc for like 6k-7k ok.. but a 250 that'll need a lot of maintenance because valve clearance, at high RPM tend to change a lot, it's just shitty af. Plus u'll never get to do things yourself as the levers, parts etc will be new. But if you have money it's perfect for you xD
I think it's just incredible that, in the 90's, those little pests could get so near 200km/h. Nearly thirty years later, the Ninja 650 only just hits 200km/h.
I liked your video. Short and sweet. In August 1981, I bought a Gpz 550. Still my favorite. I now have a '03 ZRX 1200R. I'd sure like to have one from each size of the line. Your 250 kicks ass. Gotta go [for a ride]. Thanks again.
Nice video, sweet sounds from that exhaust! I had a stock ZXR250 in 1999. Nice fun bike, yes I was learning to ride, but dang that engine with an aftermarket exhaust at 19,000 RPM in a tunnel.... Wow.
Awesome bike dude... I had the zxr400 and still amazed to this day how quick it was for a 400! Managed to get an indicated 135mph once I swapped in a UK ecu.
Had a ZXR400, too! I'm a light smaller guy and I swear I hit almost 240km/h so 145mph completely ducking behind the windshield blasting 14k rpm with a straight pipe 😂😂 Sold it after two years and it was my last sportbike. I knew this thing would kill me eventually. Waaaay too much fun wringing the small engine up on straights :D
I've had a 1990 zxr 400L a good few years ago now and was 1 of my favourite bikes tbh and that was some serious bike for a 400 never let me down and a dream to drive, I was very surprised on how quick of a machine it was 😏👍as the saying goes they dont make them like that anymore really is true, bike was bomb proof and sounded so dam good... that's how a 250 is supposed 2 sound
I had a 250zxr bought it and 5 mins later stacked it in 6th gear cane off at 160kmh in jeans n tshirt was my first ever ride on motorbike.stupid mistake i should have practiced and trained now i have the fear but... Theres still something that makes me want to get back on and learn. Thanks for the video
Hey there mate, I need some help. I'm having problem with my zxr250a, the carb needs to be replaced and I wonder if there are available carb for zxr250a in your country? How much will it be if ship here in Philippines?
21 years ago I had the 1987 Honda (MC-17) CBR250R Hurricane 4 cylinder, my friend had the MC-19 CBR and another friend had the GSX-R 400RR Slingshot, when we rode around after high school it sounded like an f-1 race. Took my first serious girl friend for a ride and it could do 170 kph with her on the pillion seat no problems, not sure her parents were keen on me screaming toward their house at 18,000 rpm.
Great bike! superb power to weight ratio and easy to ride. sure, bigger sport bikes can go faster, but on nz roads this is all thats needed and you dont need to be 'Arnie" to handle it.
It is true I have reached , I would say 198km , I have the little box that plugs into the speedo so mine doesnt cut off at 16k in 6th! You can buy them off while Japan for about 50 bucks Definitely worth it
felicitaciones , yo soy de cordoba argentina tengo una modelo 1999 , con 56 mil kmts , una excelente moto yo la uso los fines d semana para pasear , una ciclistica increible tiene , saludos
Hello fellow Kiwi. I had a CBR250R 1987 (MC17) My bike revved out in 6th gear all the way to 18,000 rpm, my friends 1989 model seemed to have a 6th gear speed and rev limited, mine did not. He could do 190kph then a limiter would kick in, I could get my bike off the clock to around 200 kph (125mph) I'm guessing.
@@knapeayamsgtkau_2217 Right now Kawasaki is developing a 250cc bike with four inline engine based, inside Kawasaki R&D in Kawasaki Indonesia. But they said the bike is for Indonesia and Japanese market only. *The news and bike design has already leaked out in Japan
I wish I kept mine mine was blue an silver. I had a max plug in box the took red line round to 20,000 rpm with a race can . Sounded like it was going Rev for ever. 200 kph at a push
I see what you're talking about, I think it's just a raised little bit, almost like a casting mark (even though I know the frame is not cast). I think it looked like it was changing because of shadows coming and going, maybe. I certainly hope so! Hahaha
Would be nice! Just not sure about the face of the new bike, or just new kawasaki's in general... Maybe I could steal the engine and running gear from the new one and mount it in one of the old ones!
@@imperialginger1590 it is nice. Which is why i cannot wait for the newly unveiled 2020 zx25r's first ride videos. It comes standard with pretty much every basic supersport electronics and the quickshifter. 💚
Hopefully the zx25r sounds like this, goes much harder and isn’t a pile of poop !, if that’s the case I’m sure we will see Yamaha etc follow suit, thx Kawasaki ! You guys rock.
Oliver P I really can't find anything for model A. The only available repair manual is for model C. My mechanic said that only models B and C uses size 35. That's why I'm here to ask you if what size of slow jet are you using on your model A?
@@lesterevio Yeah the A model manual is tricky to find, I have a copy of it in Japanese and then the C model one in English. Both manuals say a 35 jet for pilot jet (slow jet). I think your mechanic might be confusing it with the main jets which are very slightly different between A, B and C models.
Nice riding bro, all your vids. Did you get that GSX-R 750 you mentioned? I went from a gixxer 250 to a CBR600F3 and I see 200 often, and easily, made the step bro hahaha
Thanks man! Nah I didn't, at least not yet. I ended up buying 2 other zxr250's and am restoring them, once I get those sold (should be pretty soon) then I'm gonna look at my full bike again. Either a GSXR 750 or maybe a Ducati 848. Nice, I like the older cbr's. A 2nd hand 1000 could be tempting as well though haha
@@imperialginger1590 Yea bro, it was cheap too, got it from Taupo and rode back to Gizzy on it. Was fun until it started raining on all the road works in the Waioeka Gorge. My bro in Hams has got a Nin250, same as yours, he loves it. He's fixing it up for summer rides, we might ride up to cape Reinga. Ride safe bro, watch those corners, I've come across shingle on a 55 corner with no signs, quite lucky to be alive. High side at 140-ish doesn't sound fun bro.
I had 2 of these when I was younger. A 1989 one then a 1991 Model. They have a speed limiter in the speedo. It can be bypassed with a resister sorry i can not remember what one as i had done this to mine then you will see how they go. I had a friend on a 600 who said we were doing 210 one time
I had the big daddy of this bike the ZXR-750 same color. There are a few ZXR250's in New Zealand still, one for sale for 3 grand on trade me. I really wanted the 250 version of this bike back 20 years ago but settled for a CBR250R in the end, still a cool bike.
Hey again, not at all. So long as they are running well in the first place, you don't need to do much to keep them that way, just normal stuff like not letting it sit for ages, oil and filter changes etc...
@@imperialginger1590 Thank you for your response! My mechanic said old screamers always break and he's telling me to sell it soon because spare parts are really hard to find here in philippines. I really don't know what to do cause i think i'm lucky to own a rare bike, i honestly don't want to sell it but my mechanic made me think about what he have told me.
@@lesterevio If you managed to get a nice one in good condition and it runs well at the moment I'd keep it. You can always buy a cheap wrecked one for parts!
Yeah I've been on a few rides with quick guys on 1000cc bikes and apart from the long straights it's easy to keep up. Honestly such a fun learner bike.
I got 205 out of my ZXR250 91, 74kgs, I got 180 with a pillion.. no speed record for getting there, but it got there,, the 19,000rpms was the ticket,,, real pocket rockets.
+1 Best to slow down at junctions and driveways. It reminds me of the footage released by a mother after her son got killed (he was going fast on a junction and some oncoming car turned right).
My dealer didn't know a thing about this beauty! I love it but prices vary but ALL are in the 600cc range, I'm not getting any 250 for 600 price! But this is cool if you have extra $$$! Lol
Depends on the country I guess. Here in New Zealand you can get a fairly abused one for about $3000 (NZD). Trouble is there are hardly any nice condition ones left (Original fairings, etc...)
@@imperialginger1590 cool and hello from Arkansas in the USA! You have a beautiful country from what I've seen. Hope all goes great for you and family etc in these crazy days! I'm trying to live again and been bike shopping and land that secluded for such reasons.
Yeah it goes straight through the tank and blows down onto the rectifier and engine. The air box is also down there but it's all closed and it gets it's air from a snorkel that attaches to the left hand fairing.
I should maybe mention this is a 1989 "A" model.
Oliver Pykett the best 250 from kawasaki..no doubt..
Oliver Pykett I think you are running lean on the top end RPM
cranky1812 entirely possible. It is running standard main jets and needles and has a less restrictive muffler than stock on it.
Yoooo dude i own an 1989 "A" model! Exactly the same as yours all OEM.
we used to order containers full of grey imports in to south africa in the early 2000s,this bike redlined way to high,but still great fun
Back then when a 250cc sportbike looks and sounds like a superbike.
Only in Indonesia and Japan :(
@@critiqalerror many bike in Malaysia , in Indonesia very rare item
Talking about upcoming zx 25r
@@critiqalerror , oh sorry , its true for new zx 25r next year 2020
Because they use 4cylinder 😬
And now !1 year later kawa is making an inline 4 250 again!!!
@Nightraid yourface if they made a 400cc for like 6k-7k ok.. but a 250 that'll need a lot of maintenance because valve clearance, at high RPM tend to change a lot, it's just shitty af. Plus u'll never get to do things yourself as the levers, parts etc will be new. But if you have money it's perfect for you xD
2019
New Kawasaki ZX25R
inline 4 250cc
Rp.120.000.000,- Price in Indonesia🇮🇩💸
@@taqinexeofficial1902 not surprised. I mean the ninja 650 doesn't even have half as much tech as the zx25r.
Nightraid yourface is coming to US?
6500€*
I think it's just incredible that, in the 90's, those little pests could get so near 200km/h. Nearly thirty years later, the Ninja 650 only just hits 200km/h.
Even ninja 300 does
I liked your video. Short and sweet. In August 1981, I bought a Gpz 550. Still my favorite. I now have a '03 ZRX 1200R. I'd sure like to have one from each size of the line. Your 250 kicks ass. Gotta go [for a ride]. Thanks again.
Nice video, sweet sounds from that exhaust! I had a stock ZXR250 in 1999. Nice fun bike, yes I was learning to ride, but dang that engine with an aftermarket exhaust at 19,000 RPM in a tunnel.... Wow.
Awesome bike dude... I had the zxr400 and still amazed to this day how quick it was for a 400! Managed to get an indicated 135mph once I swapped in a UK ecu.
see a cbr 4oo with a 600 fm fitted into it.Incredible bike.Cornered like a cagiva mito
Had a ZXR400, too! I'm a light smaller guy and I swear I hit almost 240km/h so 145mph completely ducking behind the windshield blasting 14k rpm with a straight pipe 😂😂 Sold it after two years and it was my last sportbike. I knew this thing would kill me eventually. Waaaay too much fun wringing the small engine up on straights :D
Pretty beast, it looks like lots of fun.
I've had a 1990 zxr 400L a good few years ago now and was 1 of my favourite bikes tbh and that was some serious bike for a 400 never let me down and a dream to drive, I was very surprised on how quick of a machine it was 😏👍as the saying goes they dont make them like that anymore really is true, bike was bomb proof and sounded so dam good... that's how a 250 is supposed 2 sound
When it accelerates, the engine seems to have no end. with free exhaust, this bike has sound like an F1!
Why I must have it!
Ikr
look up riding with tom. He rode a cbr250rr, and a Bailus that had a kawi 250 i4 and i was straight piped
Una verdadera moto 250 de carreras!
4 cilindros, suspensión invertida, doble disco delantero, uffff!...👌👌👍
I had a 250zxr bought it and 5 mins later stacked it in 6th gear cane off at 160kmh in jeans n tshirt was my first ever ride on motorbike.stupid mistake i should have practiced and trained now i have the fear but...
Theres still something that makes me want to get back on and learn.
Thanks for the video
I love the front look of it...the headlamp..looks cute with 2big round eyes
They should bring back the older style 250s they where so much fun and a lot sportier than the modern ones
That sound is more epic than f1 sound
I would KILL to have one of these or a Honda CBR250RR in the US.
Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha all made these pocket rocket's.
Hey there mate, I need some help. I'm having problem with my zxr250a, the carb needs to be replaced and I wonder if there are available carb for zxr250a in your country? How much will it be if ship here in Philippines?
Legit. I've always like smaller bikes. Sweet ride.
I heard that 1st 2nd gear must be change between or below 8000 rpm because zx2r just use small valve. Is that true?
ZX 25 R ....incoming..HYPE 🔥
Fantastic sound
sweet engine sound
welcome back baby!!!!
Cant beat a little screamer with a good rider on board 👍😎
21 years ago I had the 1987 Honda (MC-17) CBR250R Hurricane 4 cylinder, my friend had the
MC-19 CBR and another friend had the GSX-R 400RR Slingshot, when we rode
around after high school it sounded like an f-1 race. Took my first
serious girl friend for a ride and it could do 170 kph with her on the
pillion seat no problems, not sure her parents were keen on me screaming
toward their house at 18,000 rpm.
That is awesome!
Great bike! superb power to weight ratio and easy to ride. sure, bigger sport bikes can go faster, but on nz roads this is all thats needed and you dont need to be 'Arnie" to handle it.
Dream bike. I'll likely never have the chance
What about its part for engine and carb? I am getting one (1997) but a bit hesitant due to parts.
It is true I have reached , I would say 198km , I have the little box that plugs into the speedo so mine doesnt cut off at 16k in 6th!
You can buy them off while Japan for about 50 bucks
Definitely worth it
Amazing!
happiness is simple
felicitaciones , yo soy de cordoba argentina tengo una modelo 1999 , con 56 mil kmts , una excelente moto yo la uso los fines d semana para pasear , una ciclistica increible tiene , saludos
Cuando la escuchas se te para la pija....Es afrodisiaca.
Amazing biker!
Wow.. this is the real deal, pocket rocket 😎
Hello fellow Kiwi. I had a CBR250R 1987 (MC17) My bike revved out in 6th gear all the way to 18,000 rpm, my friends 1989 model seemed to have a 6th gear speed and rev limited, mine did not. He could do 190kph then a limiter would kick in, I could get my bike off the clock to around 200 kph (125mph) I'm guessing.
250 cc 4 cylinder, waiting for reborn....
Yes you to, I'm selling everything to buy the new 250 4 cylinder
Nah they wont, mainly because of cost and they want to promote thier big bike 1000cc four inline.
It is now in development. Zx-25r to rival hondas cbr250rr
@@knapeayamsgtkau_2217 Right now Kawasaki is developing a 250cc bike with four inline engine based, inside Kawasaki R&D in Kawasaki Indonesia. But they said the bike is for Indonesia and Japanese market only. *The news and bike design has already leaked out in Japan
@@ridintilldeath9484 Impossible
I want that bike, so God damn rare.
New ZX25R is Press Released now.
Probably available to buy next year.
I wish I kept mine mine was blue an silver. I had a max plug in box the took red line round to 20,000 rpm with a race can . Sounded like it was going Rev for ever. 200 kph at a push
Welcome back zx25r...
Unfortunately it wont be sold world wide
Is this filmed in the Hamilton area ?
ZXR have a good vibes ! 😊
0:09 What is that little "slit" between the two welds on the frame? It almost looks like a crack, but I have it on a few other earlier models as well.
I see what you're talking about, I think it's just a raised little bit, almost like a casting mark (even though I know the frame is not cast). I think it looked like it was changing because of shadows coming and going, maybe. I certainly hope so! Hahaha
Kawasaki jis never fails
Now imagine a quickshifter. 😍😍😍
Would be nice! Just not sure about the face of the new bike, or just new kawasaki's in general... Maybe I could steal the engine and running gear from the new one and mount it in one of the old ones!
@@imperialginger1590 it is nice. Which is why i cannot wait for the newly unveiled 2020 zx25r's first ride videos. It comes standard with pretty much every basic supersport electronics and the quickshifter. 💚
Pretty decent speed achieved ... ride safe ... take care 😅
Loved it bro beautiful machine must say
nice... classic bike
I had a zero 400 it also had I limiter at 190km.
Nice bike
Hopefully the zx25r sounds like this, goes much harder and isn’t a pile of poop !, if that’s the case I’m sure we will see Yamaha etc follow suit, thx Kawasaki ! You guys rock.
The zxr is faster than the new zx25r😅
Is it a Ninja breed?
So fast for 250cc & so nice sound;)
4 cylinders... sad that they don't make them like this anymore
@@williamriker2516 they're
Zx25r is back again.. Don't worry
@@williamriker2516 dream come true
here for kawasaki zx25r return
200% awesome
I was waiting for the real screaming to begin lol
Is that a washer machine hose, or originally fitted from factory...?
Originally fitted from factory
beautiful ninja... new here
Kawasaki podia trazer essa moto para o Brasil
It's me again mate! My mechanic is working on my ZXR250A's carburettor, I wonder if what is the size of slow jets should I use? Is size 35 okay?
Yep that's factory specs, which is perfectly fine. Download a copy of the service manual, you can find it on several sites.
Oliver P I really can't find anything for model A. The only available repair manual is for model C. My mechanic said that only models B and C uses size 35. That's why I'm here to ask you if what size of slow jet are you using on your model A?
Oliver P I'll be waiting for your response mate
@@lesterevio Yeah the A model manual is tricky to find, I have a copy of it in Japanese and then the C model one in English. Both manuals say a 35 jet for pilot jet (slow jet). I think your mechanic might be confusing it with the main jets which are very slightly different between A, B and C models.
@@imperialginger1590 I appreciate your help! Thank you very much! Parts are really hard to find here in Philippines, fotunately I found some :)
Nice riding bro, all your vids. Did you get that GSX-R 750 you mentioned? I went from a gixxer 250 to a CBR600F3 and I see 200 often, and easily, made the step bro hahaha
Thanks man! Nah I didn't, at least not yet. I ended up buying 2 other zxr250's and am restoring them, once I get those sold (should be pretty soon) then I'm gonna look at my full bike again. Either a GSXR 750 or maybe a Ducati 848. Nice, I like the older cbr's. A 2nd hand 1000 could be tempting as well though haha
@@imperialginger1590 Yea bro, it was cheap too, got it from Taupo and rode back to Gizzy on it. Was fun until it started raining on all the road works in the Waioeka Gorge. My bro in Hams has got a Nin250, same as yours, he loves it. He's fixing it up for summer rides, we might ride up to cape Reinga. Ride safe bro, watch those corners, I've come across shingle on a 55 corner with no signs, quite lucky to be alive. High side at 140-ish doesn't sound fun bro.
How'd you go selling them? I was looking at CBR250RRs but I do like Kawwies better...
Fantastic japan engine!
Nearly 200km/h (125mph) with only 250cc... One hell of a little bike.
I have the same bike here in Philippines. Are you running stock? Or it has engine modifications?
Stock apart from a tyga muffler
Tol how much ang price ng zx2r dito sa pinas
@@Ytrend715 Got mine for 61k. Minor issue lang sa carb
@@lesterevio omg 61k lang para sa zx6r mas mahal pa pala ang sniper
@@Ytrend715 Nope. Original value talaga niya is 100 to 130k dipende sa quality, yung akin nabili ko naman ng maayos. Rush lang binebenta kaya mura.
Como se llama ese exosto?
new video about this bike @kawasaki indonesia chanel , enjoy it
sory for my bad english :)
What are those 2 vaccum cleaner hoses?
Ram Air intakes to the airbox.
excellent huge 👍 bud
tidy riding as well as bike
never actually seen 1 tho
mostly the exups and odd gpx 2 n alfs - good stuff bud stay safe
What a little monster 😍.. old cbr 250rr also can pull to 19k rpm
I had 2 of these when I was younger. A 1989 one then a 1991 Model. They have a speed limiter in the speedo. It can be bypassed with a resister sorry i can not remember what one as i had done this to mine then you will see how they go. I had a friend on a 600 who said we were doing 210 one time
Hola, sabés si en las modelo de 1999 también traen ese limitador..? Oh ya no..?
Rapid little blighter
I had the big daddy of this bike the ZXR-750 same color. There are a few ZXR250's in New Zealand still, one for sale for 3 grand on trade me. I really wanted the 250 version of this bike back 20 years ago but settled for a CBR250R in the end, still a cool bike.
Mega top 👌
Muy bueno ese sonido.. Busco una moto d ese tipo
Take care of that bike man when its gone its gone!
shout out to NZ! roughly where were you filming this, nice roads (i'm 100% not a cop)
Hahaha, Clevedon/Ardmore
Whangaparaoa NZ
Hey there, I got the same bike here in Philippines and I'm also a newbie. Is it hard to maintain?
Hey again, not at all. So long as they are running well in the first place, you don't need to do much to keep them that way, just normal stuff like not letting it sit for ages, oil and filter changes etc...
@@imperialginger1590 Thank you for your response! My mechanic said old screamers always break and he's telling me to sell it soon because spare parts are really hard to find here in philippines. I really don't know what to do cause i think i'm lucky to own a rare bike, i honestly don't want to sell it but my mechanic made me think about what he have told me.
@@lesterevio If you managed to get a nice one in good condition and it runs well at the moment I'd keep it. You can always buy a cheap wrecked one for parts!
@@imperialginger1590 you're my savior. I'll keep the bike haha. thanks, man!
swerte mo boss, try mo sa caloocan sa Caloocan Sales. baka may spare parts pa sila para sa ZXR-250.
Wlcome back zx25r...2020
No entiendo como un 250 de esa época ande a tal velocidad. Y un 250 de 2021 con el doble de tecnología no llegue a 140 km. Alguien sabe el pprque
What are the pipes for?
Cooling
I hope, really really hope, the new 25R is as nice, sounds as good and comes to India. If it does, I will definitely be buying one.
I love this bike but cannot buy this bike til today
Maniac 👍
Doesn't exisit 250cc 4 cylinder in Brazil
It's great Kawasaki will make a new 250cc inline 4 we can compare it to the 90s 250cc inline 4
What was the speed ?
This is the bike I started with when I was 10 years old
This really is not a fast bike, but the sound and the inline four combined with the suspension make those 48hp just feel brutal
Yeah I've been on a few rides with quick guys on 1000cc bikes and apart from the long straights it's easy to keep up. Honestly such a fun learner bike.
@@imperialginger1590 i got the zxr 400 and i just love this little beast
@@IKucheINtortIE Awesome mate. I'd love to own a 400 and maybe the 750 at some point too!
I got 205 out of my ZXR250 91, 74kgs,
I got 180 with a pillion.. no speed record for getting there, but it got there,, the 19,000rpms was the ticket,,, real pocket rockets.
It is very dangerous to ride at high speed at city roads.Someone would suddenly come in from each sides. And you crush! But ZRX250 is great!
Definitely, I wouldn't do this anywhere that has driveways.
+1 Best to slow down at junctions and driveways. It reminds me of the footage released by a mother after her son got killed (he was going fast on a junction and some oncoming car turned right).
Cant wait to buy mine the 2020 version , gonna come to my country market soon.
Am a bike lover from Uganda Africa 🌍, so can any 250cc engine produce that sound
Hey mate. No sorry, it has to be a 4 cylinder 250cc bike!
My dealer didn't know a thing about this beauty! I love it but prices vary but ALL are in the 600cc range, I'm not getting any 250 for 600 price! But this is cool if you have extra $$$! Lol
Depends on the country I guess. Here in New Zealand you can get a fairly abused one for about $3000 (NZD). Trouble is there are hardly any nice condition ones left (Original fairings, etc...)
@@imperialginger1590 cool and hello from Arkansas in the USA! You have a beautiful country from what I've seen. Hope all goes great for you and family etc in these crazy days! I'm trying to live again and been bike shopping and land that secluded for such reasons.
What's that on the tank? Never seen on any other bike.
They intake air from the front fairing and channel it for cooling. It's not actually air intake for the engine as many people believe. Thanks!
@@imperialginger1590 That looks attached to the tank.
Yeah it goes straight through the tank and blows down onto the rectifier and engine. The air box is also down there but it's all closed and it gets it's air from a snorkel that attaches to the left hand fairing.
@@imperialginger1590 Hmm. Thanks for the response.
BRO CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT FUEL AVERAGE OF THIS BIKE ?
I think I got around 250km to a tank....
@@imperialginger1590 TANK CAPACITY?
Did you get the front wheel up here in second??
Nah don't think so, it's hard to get the wheel up even in first. Definitely needs a clutch pop for that.
Jak wiedzę te srebrne rury przy kokpicie nad kierownicą to mi sie kojarzy Akademia Pana Kleksa z lat 80 i odcinek z robotami. Lol ale prowizorka.
What is that damn thing connect ed to visor
Cools the bike
@@Thesaviorsway no its the ram air...they were like that in the 80's early 90's
@@ragimundvonwallat8961 its not ram air
@@MrB590 what is that?
que linda que es. kawasali
Is this 250 cc ?? Why Sound like super bike ??
Yup 250cc.