I got the idea to do this post from another post here by Repeater:
"Great news for EX250 owners - cross post from BAB!"
(http://www.beginnerbikers.org/forum/...ead.php?t=9933)
And this is a cross post from www.beginnerandbeyond.com as well.
It may be a bit unnecessary for many 250 owners don't hold on to their bikes very long and use them as only a stepping stone. But as I said in response to the post above, the 250 can be made into very capable sport touring bike. Much of the information comes from www.ninja250.com (http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_Page and specifically http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I%27d_l...ke_for_touring) as is obvious from the links. Not an all inclusive list, but a start:
Tail Bags, Saddle Bags, and Tank Bags - Countless options, but here's a interesting tail pod from National Cycle: http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/N1370
Hard Luggage -
Side Cases/Racks - Don't think that they are commercially available. But there are homemade versions (see http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Hard_luggage)
Rear Rack -
- Ventura: http://www.ventura-bike.com/english/...ufacturer_id=7 (only one I know that is commercially available)
US Distributor: http://www.cycleventure.com/fitments...ufacturer_id=7
- "Jeb Rack:" one of the administrators at www.ninja250.com (Jeb B. - http://www.ninja250.org/Jeb) makes a rear rack that is similar to the Ventura rack (http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...light=jeb+rack)
Top Cases -
- Givi (www.givi.it/) (www.giviusa.com/)
- Kappa (www.kappamoto.com/eng/default.asp?lan=eng)
- Shad (www.shad.es/)
- Hepco & Becker (www.hepco-becker.de/_eng/frameset.php)
- JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/B...014603/c-10111)
(see also http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Hard_luggage)
Windshields -
- Zero Gravity: http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sp...sptbks/280.htm and www.zgoutlet.com/home_main.htm
- "Duke," and "Gti20vTurbo" windshields: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_a_new_windscreen
- Laminar Lip: www.laminarlip.com/test2/kawasaki.htm
Handlebar Risers -
- GenMar: www.zianet.com/genmar/
- Motor Cycle Larry: www.motorcyclelarry.com/ninja_risers.aspx
Bar Ends -
- Throttlemeister: www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html (bar end with cruise control)
- MANIC Salamander: http://www.manicsalamander.com/bar_e...olt-on_8mm.htm
- Hudson Valley Motorsports Parts: www.hvmp.com/kawasaki.htm
(see also: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Removin...acing_bar_ends)
Cruise Control -
- Vista-Cruise : http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...e=Vista-Cruise
- Throttlemeister: www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html (bar end with cruise control) *
- Related - Throttle Rocker: www.throttlerocker.com
Grips/Heated Grips -
- Pro Grips: http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...gory_Code=PROG
- Ourygrips: www.ourygrips.com
- Hot Grips: www.hotgrips.com/kawasaki.html and http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2218/139/
(see also: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...some_new_grips)
Seats -
- Corbin: www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kn-250-r-gl.shtml
- Sargent: www.sargentcycle.com/custserv.htm (custom work on existing seat)
- Russell: www.day-long.com/new_pages/reference.html
(see also http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_to_reshape_my_seat and )
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_a_pad_for_my_seat)
Gearing-
Many people change the gearing for lower rpm's at highway speeds and better mileage. See http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...nge_my_gearing and http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...nt_sprocket%3F
Power accessories -
from http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I%27d_l...e_for_touring:
Power access: Adding some way to get at 12V power will allow you to hook up electric clothing or accessories like a GPS. Some riders use BMW power sockets and plugs (available from BMW motorcycle dealers; expensive; finished-looking), some use SAE connectors (available at any auto parts store; cheap; unsightly). Any safe access to power is great, although keep in mind that the Ninja 250's alternator will only provide about 60W for extra stuff before it stops charging the battery. The alternator produces peak power (roughly 60W extra) at 6k RPM. Any engine speed below that will produce less extra power, so keep that in mind when calculating extra power available.
www.twistedthrottle.com sells some of the products listed above (Givi, Kappa, Hepco & Becker, MANIC Salamander, and Hot Grips).
I should have posted this a couple of days ago and it looks like some of the suggestions have already been mentioned in previous posts.
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