CBR250RR Info

[Vapor]

Hi All,

I have taken the advice of many and decided to go for a CBR250rr over an Aprilia RS250 (Commuting is the main reason), but still wanting a sports bike.

I took a nice example for a test ride yesterday, but couldn't get to an open road (Takapuna traffic yesterday afternoon was atrocious)

I just wanted to know if these things (CBR250rr) cruise nicely at 120ish kph. I will be commuting from the likes of Orewa to Northcote everyday. (Like a 60k round trip)

To be honest I was quite surprised how much performance you get from these inline 4's. I have only previously riden two strokes.

What sort of revs are you sitting at when going 120ish?

Thanks everyone ;)

[bobsmith]

not sure about the RR but on the R version with 52T rear sprocket (which is the same as the R version but not sure of the gearing of the gear box) I was sitting just about 10k rpm at 120km/hr on top gear. I reckon it likes to sit at about 130-140km/hr must better though. But cruising at 120 is not a problem at all.

[awesker]

When Im on the moterway, shes sitting on around 10 grand @ 100k's .. so 120 would be maybe 12-14.. still no worries.. the engines are pretty solid so it wont be a problem.

[Sniper]

Wont be a problem mate. But it will be when you lose your license from all the tickets ;)

[slinky]

From memory i was revving at 9,000 when going 100 kms.
10,000 when going 110.
11,000 at 120
cruises nicely at those speeds. i rode it 2 paeroa cruising at faster speeds.

[more_fasterer]

Yeah if my memory serves me right it was 11krpm at 120km/h.

Gets a bit tiring sitting around that engine speed constantly on long journeys (i.e. a tankful). The solution is to take the twisty route!

In your case I recommend SH17 and/or east coast road :yes:

[vifferman]

not sure about the RR but on the R version with 52T rear sprocket (which is the same as the R version but not sure of the gearing of the gear box) I was sitting just about 10k rpm at 120km/hr on top gear.
Holy Crap! That's one busy little engine.
I remember my VTR1000 was doing about 2800 at 100 km/h when I first got it.
Can't remember what the VFR does now at 120, but I'd guess around 6k.

[steved]

From memory i was revving at 9,000 when going 100 kms.
10,000 when going 110.
This sounds right, according to my experience.

[sAsLEX]

Holy Crap! That's one busy little engine.


Only about half way through the revs there mate!


They are fine on the open road/ motorway and being gear driven cams they last well if you keep em maintained with good oil.

A 250RR is a much better bike for commuting than the prila

[Indiana_Jones]

A 250RR is a much better bike for commuting than the prila

I'm gonna have to go ahead and agree with that

I donno jack all about the RS250 expect that it costs a shitload, but my logic tells me a 4 stroke 250 is gonna be more pratical for commuting then a 2-stroke race replica machine lol.

-Indy

[aderino4]

The CBR is probably one of the nicest bike for commuting. I used to do weekly Hamilton - Auckland - Hamilton run on 250R Both motorway and back roads.

And it's very happy to do that with no worries.

But in saying that an NSR250 is also good fun. I've just finished Auckland - Taupo - Trackday - Auckland run. And it's very happy to do that too.
My back is abit tired and my shoulder feels like it wants to come off its socket; but that's probably because i'm not physically fit.

And it's more fun.

Plus the 2 stroke is lighter.

[Harry the Barstard]

4 stroke is better than a two for commuting by far. The CBR250RR is one of the best 250's around. I went through my learners and restricted on one and noe once wanted to go for another model. Reliable, fast, loves the corners and the best thing is in two years of owning one i didnt spend a cent on anything other than routine maintainance.
Shes a gem

[Bangbug]

10 points to all (good points).
9k-100km etc etc.
11k or so 120km.
Happy riding :D

[slikchik]

You do have to rev the crap outta them if you want to go a bit faster than the norm but thats the fun part! I reckon they sound cool too. As everyone says above you'll be sweet at 120. I went for mine over a Kawasaki and love it.

[MaPeXi]

Yeah awesome bikes they are. Good overtaking abilities at that speed to due to the max torque being around 11-12k rpm. Wicked good resale value too for the future.

[Vapor]

Thanks everyone :)

I pickup the bike on monday at the latest :)

Possibly Saturday if lucky. I just went and and got decked out in all the gears today too :)

Leather Jacket, Gloves, Boots, Pants, Helmet... It was so exciting ;)

Cant wait

[SuperDave]

The RS is no good for commuting, I've trekked to uni a couple of times one it when I had to but it was a real pain in the arse. Fun as fuck though but pain in the arse none the less. Having to continually blip the throttle whenever you're stationary is a pain.

[MaPeXi]

Take it easy though mate. You may want to give it hell and open the throttle but first get a good feel for the bike before the more adventurous stuff. The first thing i would recommend doing is checking your tyre pressure is spot-on as incorrect tyre pressures can have a major effect on the handling characteristics. I pump my front to 33psi and the back to 35.