Bluefire! It is a 250. But you don't have to wind it out so much to get the performance..and the midrange torque makes it more lively ..and livable ..than the Ninja. Some Ninja 250 guys may shift over to the CBR...if a 250 is what they want in their next bike...but I don't think you will see CBR guys go over to the Kawi...at least not before FI is offered.........and maybe some other changes......