[Answered] Bought used Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition - where's the key code?

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Blackbelt
Member since June 2023 • 131 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Reddwarf
Member • 29 posts

My Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 10 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition. Watching for any working solutions.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 10 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition. This looks promising.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 9 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 35 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki Ninja 250 Special Edition this weekend.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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