sunofnun

Everyone knows the TW's are old school... retro.. underpowered/braked.. but they're still cool as shit.. Kitchy like the Rokon's

Plus you can't pimp out a WR/KLR/whatever nearly as well as a TW.


The things people have done with them are straight up crazy.
You gotta admit, Its Wayyyy better than a rukus with a giant swingarm.

PeteN95

They're cool, I want one too. An old WR250 2 stroke motor would be a nice fit?!

Ralgha

Don't know about the others, but an EX250 (Ninja) has around 25hp stock. You can get it around 30 with a full exhaust and jet kit. To hit 37 you'd need to do something serious like bore it out, slap a turbo on, or add nitrous.

Scribbles

Where did you find that number?
In the link below the 88-2007 is shown with 37 hp,
the 08-2012 with 32.5 hp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ninja_250R


This site also lists 37 hp, but the dyno chart looks more like 28.. whats with that? I just can't imagine a manufacturer would fudge the numbers for their sales brochure.. <cough>

http://www.rcramer.com/bikes/ex250/specs.shtml

Parilla125

In Japan the TW is one of the often modified bikes. If you can get to bike pic's there it is amazing what they do.

ZXtasy

2, or 200 HP...what matters is does the machine suit a purpose and bring a smile when used. WOuld I want it to be my only bike? No, but I have fun (and come closer to getting tickets than on my ZX-10), every time I ride it. A little gearing change and my '99 will do 60 MPH all day long with the knobbies and my fat ass on it. But who in their right mind rides on a "freeway"? LOL

Ralgha

I have one (2012) and I've had it on a dyno. The owner's manual doesn't state a horsepower, so I wonder where the number on wiki came from. Mine has 29.6 HP with a full exhaust and jet kit. Most people on HTTP://www.ninjette.org have similar numbers.

Some people have pushed 35 with different carbs and intakes, timing changes, but those are rare. The consensus there seems to be that about 35 HP is the upper limit without physically altering the engine itself or adding forced induction or nitrous. There is one guy going for 48 HP, most people think he's crazy.

Parilla125

I had three PreGen Ninja's ranging from all stock to race track in mods. Fun bikes! If I had not ridden a Yamaha R3 I would still have at least one of them. R3 is a bit more refined. Ok, a lot more refined...

Suzuki Stevo

Anybody wanna buy my 2013 WR250R for $3500 Firm? CASH <<PNWMoto Exclusive)

Otherwise I will just trade it into the dealer this weekend, gunna make the move on the TW200.

2500 Miles 3 Gal IMS tank, never been dropped.

Dig the WR, but right now I will get more use out of a trailbike

Parilla125

Who are you going through for the TW? I have had good luck with I-90 Motorsports and Adventure Motorsports in Monroe.
Hinshaw's has lost out on 4 bikes from me including one last year. Their determination to screw up and around until they loose a sure sale baffles me...

I thought about putting a rear wheel on my front to get that 'huge' front and rear tire look but decided to hold off. I like the look though!

Tombraider2

I've gone to Cle Elem a few times, give them a call.

Suzuki Stevo

I haven't gotten to that point yet.

Nathan

You made me look up 'dirtbike vs trailbike' ha ha ha

The tw sure looks like a fun bike!!! woot!

Parilla125

Cle Elum Motor Toys? Just bought an ATV from them! Small shop, low overhead. Or Sportland? Probably Sportland as they are a Yamaha dealer...

Tombraider2

Sportland, call, got this bike ? Yep, OTD price, I'll be over, check fine ? Yep.. Great place.

So Steve, What is wrong with that bike off road ? I thought they were Bitchin ?