KAWASAKI GPX 250R (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki GPX 250R, a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1986. The bike came with the same package as previous models without significant modifications or improvements, except for color alterations.

The Kawasaki GPX 250R is a sports motorcycle part of the Ninja series, also known as the Ninja 250R and EX250 Ninja, manufactured by Ducati from 1986 and continuing production until the present (2023).

At first, the bike was an entry-level machine that underwent various modifications over its extended production period, having only three significant redesigns. In different markets, the bike was replaced by the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

The 2002 motorcycle packed factory-installed features, such as a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, six-spoke aluminum wheels, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a full fairing, a rectangular headlight, and a small windscreen.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm wheel travel and a Uni-Trak shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm of travel, delivering optimum handling.

As for the power, the 2002 Kawasaki GPX 250R had its soul brought to life by a 248cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors, delivering 45 hp at 11,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.