Info Is Kawasaki bringing back the ZXR250 (ZX25R RUMOUR MILL) ?

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by kiffsta, Jun 25, 2014.

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  1. GreyImport

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    That is the best looking model... that colour even tends to hide that Butt Ugly muffler... the big question is... Will it come to Aus?
     
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    When I rang Kawasaki corporate last year they said it wasn't coming here as it wasn't viable for the market. Whether that's changed or not, I don't know. I haven't bothered to ring them again and I bought my MT09SP :) But I'd love a ZX25R
     
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    Seems a little portly to me. Is the suspension adjustable? I have an R6 shock on the way for my ZXR250, as well as a digital dash, and some ZX7R brakes. I feel like once I get the engine rebuilt and tuned, There isn't going to be a lot of difference between them. Or maybe that is just because I love mine so much.

    I have been looking into 3d printing an intake manifold for my bike, which would allow for fuel injection.
     
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    Maybe Suzuki could make a baby I4 version of one of these?

    https://www.cycleonline.com.au/2019/08/13/impression-2020-suzuki-katana/
     
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    The guy is a twat, but damm that engine sounds mint with a pipe
     
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    You take your life in your hands riding a stepthru in the Philippines .... that guys days are numbered

    He also must be the local drug lord to afford that bike
     
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    I do like the OH&S with the cut off saw... Patented Foot (in thongs) clamp arrangement is a nice touch by the "professionals" (as noted at the end of the video.
    The bike does look to go nicely. Note he does say it will need a re-flash as the low end is now crap. No doubt he will get multiple fault lights with no Cat on it anymore.
     
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    Disappointing, considering earlier rumours were pointing towards that power figure as well.
     
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    Not encouraging me to consider upgrading from my 25+ year old 250 fours.
    A modern 250 screamer with bags of power and tech would be fun!!! If you can not get one of these, then in Australia you would just step up in capacity. A high power 250 is unlikely to get LAMS approval. It would most likely fall into the same category as the RGV250.
    I suppose in the target markets, it might be harder to sell a larger capacity bike due to regulatory issues.
    I really can not see the zx25R being viable in Australia. Too expensive. Too many other alternatives.
     
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    If it's LAMS approved, it would be interesting if it could be tweaked - but there's already some sports bikes that fill that market segment, even their Ninja 400 is close in the power output department

    Agree it won't likely make an appearance here
     
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    188 kph in this vid.

    Could it pull taller gearing, who knows? As myself and other posters have said we expected 50hp not 45. If you want a slug 250 you can buy the single or twin cylinder versions. Why waste money on a 4?
     
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    Since I posted the 400 dyno run after tweaking here is someone in Indonesia doing similar. Not 50% power gain, yet :)

    ZX25R_Dyno.jpg
     
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    He's on the right track also!

    Now what are the other three Japanese OEM's going to do in response?
     
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