Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja - [2016] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja - [2016]

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Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja - [2016]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja
  • Year: 2016 | Type: Sport
  • Engine: 248 cc (15.1 ci) 4 Valve
  • Engine Type: Transverse | Cylinders: 1
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 151 kgs (332 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 27.6 bhp (20 kW) @ 9700 rpm
  • Torque: 16.6 lb-ft (22.5 Nm) @ 8200 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 182.7 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 109.9 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 20.2 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 20.7 secs
  • Top Speed: 105 mph (168.9 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.3 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Kawasaki SL 250 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Kawasaki SL 250 has a 248cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Norton Superlight SS - [2020] image

An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]

The 2016 SL 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SL 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 151 kgs (332 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.

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The 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]

In terms of power the 248cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 27.6 bhp (20 kW) @ 9700 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 16.6 lb-ft (22.5 Nm) @ 8200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki SL 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Yamaha XV 950 R - [2014] image

The 2014 Yamaha XV 950 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja.

The 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 182.7 bhp per ton and 109.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 SL 250 competing with the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 R [207.6 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin [207.6 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki SL 250 generating around 109.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1979 Honda XR 250 Single Cylinder [134.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [134.1 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 20.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 250 RR Mono (20.2 secs) and the 2014 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja (20.2 secs). This Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Honda XR 600 R - [1994] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja and the 1994 Honda XR 600 R

When talking about the performance of the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Honda XR 600 R (14.6 secs) and the 1977 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke (14.6 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2016 version of the Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja has a maximum speed of 105mph.

Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja - [2022] image

Top Speed of the 2016 SL 250 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph).

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