revved to 4,000 rpm. The U.S. -J model uses dual carburetors like the -F model, but the European, Brazilian and Thai models have fuel injection. The wheels were increased in size to 17 inches, the front suspension was improved, and the brake rotors were replaced with a larger petal shape. On the carbureted version, a fuel gauge was added in place of the temperature gauge. With the additional and redesigned equipment, the EX250-J suffered a increase in wet weight over its predecessors. With the arrival of the EX250-J, manufacturing continues to be located in Thailand. 2013–2017 (EX250-L/EX250-M) The 2013 Ninja 250R had a new bodywork, twin headlights, a digital instruments cluster, new wheels with a wider rear tire, and a reworked engine and exhaust. ABS is available as an option. Like the previous generation, the engine is fuel injected in some markets and carbureted in others. For 2013, in some markets, the Ninja 250R was replaced by the Ninja 300 (EX300), while in others they are sold alongside each other. 2018– (EX250-P) At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Kawasaki introduced the 2018 Ninja 250R along with the all-new 2018 Ninja 400, with the latter to be sold in Europe and America, replacing the Ninja 300. See also Kawasaki Ninja series References External links Ninja 250R at Kawasaki USA Ninja 250R Sport bikes Motorcycles introduced in 2008 Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines