Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| 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 6 days agoKAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L NINJA 250, EX650ECF/L NINJA 650 AND KLE650CCF/L VERSYS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE DURING ASSEMBLY, THE CIRCLIPS ON THE FOOTPEG MOUNTING PINS CAN BREAK AND FALL OFF AND CAUSE THE FOOTPEG TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019)?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2000–2019) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).