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WP (not to be confused with Works Performance -- WP used to be called White Power, but you can imagine why~~, in this PC age,~~ they changed their name) makes excellent shocks. They don't make a model specifically for the Ninja 250, but they list the EX500 as a supported model. ~~Anything~~ which fits the EX500 will physically fit the EX250, and will be sprung and valved pretty close to correctly.

WP (not to be confused with Works Performance -- WP used to be called White Power, but you can imagine why they changed their name) makes excellent shocks. They don't make a model specifically for the Ninja 250, but they list the EX500 as a supported model. Any shock which fits the EX500 will physically fit the EX250, and will be sprung and valved pretty close to correctly.

~~The only price I've been able to find~~ is $429 over at [http://www.le-suspension.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=48 Lindemann Engineering], but it's for the wrong model of shock. Lindemann has frankly been very snotty to me the last few times I've tried to talk to them, so ~~I'm not inclined to call and see if they can order~~ the ~~correct shock~~. The WP website had me call the US KTM distributor, who said I should call my local dealership. After calling 7 different dealerships, I haven't found one which can even order WP parts. WP doesn't seem to be making a huge effort to sell aftermarket products in the US; there isn't ~~even a US distributor~~ on their [http://www.wpsuspension.com/company/importeur.php distributor list].

There is no US distributor, so the price is only a guess. The WP website had me call the US KTM distributor, who said I should call my local dealership. After calling 7 different dealerships, I haven't found one which can even order WP parts. WP doesn't seem to be making a huge effort to sell aftermarket products in the US; there isn't any information on their [http://www.wpsuspension.com/company/importeur.php distributor list].

The EX500 shock model number is 17.17.H9.03 according to their fitment list (an Excel spreadsheet file). Click on [http://www.wpsuspension.com/products/rearshocks.php Which for my bike].

The WP shock most likely uses shim-stack valves. Their website says they offer adjustable length standard (which will allow you to raise or lower the rear of the bike), and that the listed shock comes with preload and rebound adjustments. This shock will be suitable for all types of riding, from commuting through racing.

==Suspension companies with no EX250 shock==

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-WP (not to be confused with Works Performance -- WP used to be called White Power, but you can imagine why, in this PC age, they changed their name) makes excellent shocks. They don't make a model specifically for the Ninja 250, but they list the EX500 as a supported model. Anything which fits the EX500 will physically fit the EX250, and will be sprung and valved pretty close to correctly.
+WP (not to be confused with Works Performance -- WP used to be called White Power, but you can imagine why they changed their name) makes excellent shocks. They don't make a model specifically for the Ninja 250, but they list the EX500 as a supported model. Any shock which fits the EX500 will physically fit the EX250, and will be sprung and valved pretty close to correctly.
-The only price I've been able to find is $429 over at [http://www.le-suspension.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=48 Lindemann Engineering], but it's for the wrong model of shock. Lindemann has frankly been very snotty to me the last few times I've tried to talk to them, so I'm not inclined to call and see if they can order the correct shock. The WP website had me call the US KTM distributor, who said I should call my local dealership. After calling 7 different dealerships, I haven't found one which can even order WP parts. WP doesn't seem to be making a huge effort to sell aftermarket products in the US; there isn't even a US distributor on their [http://www.wpsuspension.com/company/importeur.php distributor list].
+There is no US distributor, so the price is only a guess. The WP website had me call the US KTM distributor, who said I should call my local dealership. After calling 7 different dealerships, I haven't found one which can even order WP parts. WP doesn't seem to be making a huge effort to sell aftermarket products in the US; there isn't any information on their [http://www.wpsuspension.com/company/importeur.php distributor list].
 The EX500 shock model number is 17.17.H9.03 according to their fitment list (an Excel spreadsheet file). Click on [http://www.wpsuspension.com/products/rearshocks.php Which for my bike].
 The WP shock most likely uses shim-stack valves. Their website says they offer adjustable length standard (which will allow you to raise or lower the rear of the bike), and that the listed shock comes with preload and rebound adjustments. This shock will be suitable for all types of riding, from commuting through racing.
 ==Suspension companies with no EX250 shock==