Honda CBR250RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 250: CBR250RR and Ninja 250 are two premium twin-cylinder quarter-litre options available in several markets. Indian fans are waiting eagerly for both these machines as more buyers are now willing to spend higher-than-ever for refinement and fun associated with the twin-cylinder sportbikes. Still, none of these two has any concrete launch plans for the Indian market as Kawasaki has already launched the MY2021 of Ninja 300 at a very competitive price tag. Talking about Honda, at present, the brand’s focus is on single-cylinder motorcycles and scooters.
Kawasaki Ninja 250 is powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine producing 39HP @ 12,500 rpm and 23.5Nm @ 10,000 rpm. The bike weighs 167kg. Honda CBR250RR comes with a 249.7cc engine producing a maximum power of 40.2HP @ 13,000 rpm and a peak torque of 25 Nm @ 11,000 rpm. It weighs 168kg in the ABS trim.
The Honda CBR250RR is sharper in terms of design and carries USD golden front forks. This definitely gives an edge to the CBR250RR as Ninja 250 feels more touring-specific in front of its rival. Both bikes offer rider-friendly seat height and decent ground clearance.
Honda CBR250RR measures longer in terms of wheelbase and carries an advanced full-digital console while Ninja 250 shares the semi-digital console with Ninja 400. Both Kawasaki and Honda have a cult fan following in India. Most buyers may not pay much attention to detail but Honda CBR250RR comes out as a better option among these two sportbikes.
We hope Honda India will stop taking its sportbike fans for granted and plan a launch for this CBR in 2022. If launched, the new CBR250RR is expected to be priced around INR 3.75 lakhs. At present, Kawasaki has no plans to launch the Ninja 250 in India while the brand recently launched the 2021 Ninja 300 with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 3.18 lakhs. The prices mentioned here are ex-showroom.
Honda CBR250RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
Quick Technical Specifications
| CBR250RR | Ninja 250 | |
| Displacement | 249.7cc | 249cc |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6-Speed |
| No. of Cylinders | 2-Cylinder | 2-Cylinder |
| Max. Power | 40.2HP @ 13,000 rpm | 39HP @ 12,500 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 25NM @ 11,000 rpm | 23.5NM @ 10,000 rpm |
| Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin | Parallel Twin |
| Top Speed | 179 kmph (Approx.) | 170+ kmph (Approx.) |
| Mileage | 20-25 kmpl (Approx.) | 20-25 kmpl (Approx.) |
Dimensions & Weight
Honda CBR250RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
| CBR250RR | Ninja 250 | |
| Length | 2065 mm | 1990 mm |
| Width | 725 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1095 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 140 mm |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 168 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 litres | 14 litres |
Brakes & Suspension
| CBR250RR | Ninja 250 | |
| Brakes (F) | 310mm Single Disc | 310mm Single Disc |
| Brakes (R) | 240mm Single Disc | 220mm Single Disc |
| Suspension (F) | USD Front Forks | Conventional Forks |
| Suspension (R) | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS |
Frame & Tyres
Honda CBR250RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
| CBR250RR | Ninja 250 | |
| Frame | Truss Frame | Trellis Frame |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 | 150/60-17 |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch | 17-inch |