The kawasaki ninja 250R is a begginer's bike. It has a four stroke engine like most bikes.The ninja 250R has a liquid cooled engine. It has a max torque of 9,500 rpm and also has a semi-double cradled frame. Like most ninja's it has a six speed transmission. The ignition is digital and the fuel capacity is 4.8 gal..The ninja weighs 333lbs. but the ca model weighs 337lbs. The 2008 kawasaki ninja 250r is avaiable in the colors: Lime green, Ebony, Passion red, and Candy plasma blue. Basically this is the bike that begginer's should have as their first motorcycle. It has a smooth ride, good seating and is also recommended by even the professional riders.