Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2011) vs Maico GP 250E (1986) vs Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter (1945-59)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Maico | Ariel |
| Model: | Ninja 250R | GP 250E | NH 350 Red Hunter |
| Years: | 2011 | 1986 | 1945-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Single cylinder, two sroke | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in | 346 cc / 21.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 41.2mm | 67 x 70 mm | 72 x 85 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Water cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 15.5:1 | 6.2:1 (after 1957: 7.5:1) |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance / electric | MOTOPLAT electronic | Magneto/flywheel |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 29.9 hp / 22 kW @ 10500 rpm | 36 kW / 49 hp @ 8000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp) | 14.2 kW / 19.4 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Wet, cable operated | Dry, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5-Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, | Chrom-moly | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm | Telescopic fork, hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock | Plungers |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper | Disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper | Disc | Drum |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.2 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal | 11 L / 2.9 US gal |