[Working] Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Omegadog
Member since October 2022 • 68 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition for making new keys?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Quickdraw
Member • 148 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 31 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 110 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition, would this method still work?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 129 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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