Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets	every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes	every 12 months
Valve adjustment	every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery	every 12 months
Spark plugs	every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant	every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 1 day ago

99V337000 · Power Train:Clutch Assembly affects 1999, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012)?

Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (1993–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).