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====Differences between the 2 models====

There are some differences in engine characteristics between the two bikes, but changing sprocket sizes will affect your bike the same as on the older model. The wheel size is also different between the J and F series bikes, but the actual diameter of the wheel and tire is nearly the same. The [http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/tires.aspx?LookupID=Prod 130/70-17 BT45 rear] on the J bike is actually a negligible .2" shorter than the [http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=8 ~~stock~~ 130/80-16 K630] on the F.

There are some differences in engine characteristics between the two bikes, but changing sprocket sizes will affect your bike the same as on the older model. The wheel size is also different between the J and F series bikes, but the actual diameter of the wheel and tire is nearly the same. The [http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/tires.aspx?LookupID=Prod 130/70-17 BT45 rear] on the J bike is actually a negligible .2" shorter than the stock [http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=8 130/80-16 K630] on the F.

====Part numbers====

[http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=4913&p= JT Sprockets]:

[http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=4913&p= JT Sprockets]

Front Sprocket: JTF 1539.xx

*Front Sprocket: JTF 1539.xx

Rear Sprocket: JTR 486.xx

*Rear Sprocket: JTR 486.xx

Alloy Rear Sprocket: JTA 486.xx

*Alloy Rear Sprocket: JTA 486.xx

*xx indicates the number of teeth you want.

:*xx indicates the number of teeth you want.

To find part #s for other manufacturers, go to the FAQ [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_replacement_chain/sprockets_should_I_consider%3F#Sprockets chain & sprockets] page and look them up on the manufacturers' sites.

====Owner opinions====

*For a review of gearing changes made for touring and a flat landscape, see emdsd's [http://www.theyeagergroup.com/kawasaki_ninja_250_final_drive_ratio.htm? 250 gearing page].

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 ====Differences between the 2 models====
-There are some differences in engine characteristics between the two bikes, but changing sprocket sizes will affect your bike the same as on the older model. The wheel size is also different between the J and F series bikes, but the actual diameter of the wheel and tire is nearly the same. The [http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/tires.aspx?LookupID=Prod 130/70-17 BT45 rear] on the J bike is actually a negligible .2" shorter than the [http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=8 stock 130/80-16 K630] on the F.
+There are some differences in engine characteristics between the two bikes, but changing sprocket sizes will affect your bike the same as on the older model. The wheel size is also different between the J and F series bikes, but the actual diameter of the wheel and tire is nearly the same. The [http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/tires.aspx?LookupID=Prod 130/70-17 BT45 rear] on the J bike is actually a negligible .2" shorter than the stock [http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=8 130/80-16 K630] on the F.
 ====Part numbers====
-[http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=4913&p= JT Sprockets]:
+[http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=4913&p= JT Sprockets]
-Front Sprocket: JTF 1539.xx
+*Front Sprocket: JTF 1539.xx
-Rear Sprocket: JTR 486.xx
+*Rear Sprocket: JTR 486.xx
-Alloy Rear Sprocket: JTA 486.xx
+*Alloy Rear Sprocket: JTA 486.xx
-*xx indicates the number of teeth you want.
+:*xx indicates the number of teeth you want.
 To find part #s for other manufacturers, go to the FAQ [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_replacement_chain/sprockets_should_I_consider%3F#Sprockets chain & sprockets] page and look them up on the manufacturers' sites.
 ====Owner opinions====
 *For a review of gearing changes made for touring and a flat landscape, see emdsd's [http://www.theyeagergroup.com/kawasaki_ninja_250_final_drive_ratio.htm? 250 gearing page].