Page 4 of 12 FirstFirst ... 23456 ... LastLast
Results 46 to 60 of 171

Thread: 2011 Honda CBR250R

  1. #46
    Join Date
    17th February 2005 - 11:36
    Bike
    Bikes!
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,651
    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Nah, not keen on a two stroke. The IL4 is so smooth by comparison with its power delivery. Having a forgiving bike is also nice.
    Other terms you could replace those with are 'breathless' and 'gutless', but more power to ya

    Taz, I wouldn't at all, it would still be gutless compared to a 90s two stroke 250; I'd rather have a CBR600 instead.

  2. #47
    Join Date
    15th June 2008 - 18:13
    Bike
    rego on hold nick smith special
    Location
    NZ
    Posts
    1,933
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    You can slice 40-45hp any way you like, it's still slow and boring.
    I'm with vtec on this one... I've had everything from 750's, 1000's, 600's and 400's and a CBR250RR is a top bike- just as worthy to own as any of the others.
    ...Full throttle till you see god, then brake.

  3. #48
    Join Date
    15th June 2008 - 18:13
    Bike
    rego on hold nick smith special
    Location
    NZ
    Posts
    1,933
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Taz View Post
    How much would you guys pay for a new 250cc IL4? Bet they'd be close to 15k. Would you pay that?
    How much were they in 1990 do you know?
    ...Full throttle till you see god, then brake.

  4. #49
    Join Date
    25th October 2002 - 17:30
    Bike
    GSXR1000
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,068
    Quote Originally Posted by racefactory View Post
    How much were they in 1990 do you know?
    In 1991 I was looking to buy, and it was between $6-8K depending on condition and number of 'R's in the model name. And we've already had this argument about 250's vs bigger bikes in your thread.

  5. #50
    Join Date
    17th February 2005 - 11:36
    Bike
    Bikes!
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,651
    Quote Originally Posted by racefactory View Post
    I'm with vtec on this one... I've had everything from 750's, 1000's, 600's and 400's and a CBR250RR is a top bike- just as worthy to own as any of the others.
    Well I think you're both full of crap... If it was so magical, for the pittance you pay for one, you'd have one, just like I have a 250 2 stroke to compliment the blade.

  6. #51
    Join Date
    28th September 2004 - 23:00
    Bike
    1992 VFR400R, 2007 SV650 Pro Twin
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    1,349
    I'm pretty sure Racefactory has just got hold of one again. I've owned 4. The VFR400R is on par with the CBR250RR but only because it has more power. Raced CBR250RR's in aussie stock standard and won prize money on Winton and Phillip Island on them. Won the streetstock VMCC series a few years ago on my road one when I only had one bike and had just started racing. They do just shy of 200kmph when drafting, and are THE BEST lane splitting motorbike ever. They just about fall over into corners they are so easy to turn. Phenominal bike.

    Last time I raced one in NZ was in F3 at Taupo PMCC meet a few years ago before I moved to Aussie for a year. I came 8th out of 22 bikes, with only 1 of the 400's beating me. The other 6 bikes ahead of me were all SV650s.

    Although it should be noted that the mc22 double R is significantly better than the single R variants.

    I've just bought a UZ125 hehe for cheap magic carpet style travel. Can't justify a 4th bike, although I've been looking at mc22's. I don't pay regos anyway so I can get as many as I like.

  7. #52
    Join Date
    17th February 2005 - 11:36
    Bike
    Bikes!
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,651
    NC30/35 now we're talking! Doesn't require a whole heap more torque than the CBR delivers to have a good ol' time, but the MC22 just ain't there.

  8. #53
    Join Date
    28th September 2004 - 23:00
    Bike
    1992 VFR400R, 2007 SV650 Pro Twin
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    1,349
    Sorry just edited my post to clarify. My race results were on the CBR250RR. Was just doing a quick comparo with my VFR400R. The CBR is a better bike in every way except for torque/power. But the VFR is significantly heavier than the CBR. Weight is one of the most important attributes on bikes for me.

    I've had quite a few problems with my VFR. I've had to replace my clutch and my rectifier. Plus the power delivery seems to have some flat spots which sucks. Still it's a lot of fun.

  9. #54
    Join Date
    15th June 2008 - 18:13
    Bike
    rego on hold nick smith special
    Location
    NZ
    Posts
    1,933
    Blog Entries
    1
    Yes well you'd be right imdying- I have just recently bought some more MC22 awesomeness.

    Oh and a CBR250RR will 'smoke' your 2 stroke seizing, smelly arse on the track ...I know vtec enjoys dominating them on the MC22. No really, all respect due for the NSR250- potent machine.

    onearmedbandit- 6- 8k? Interesting. If that's today's 6- 8k then that's really not much depreciation at all over the years. I always wondered what it would be like to buy a near new VFR400 or MC22 back in the early 1990's... cool times for sure.
    ...Full throttle till you see god, then brake.

  10. #55
    Join Date
    30th March 2007 - 16:55
    Bike
    Motorcycle Trader
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    553
    I've been test riding this puppy and its cute. For the full review see the May 2011 issue of Motorcycle Trader on sale Monday (2nd May).

  11. #56
    Join Date
    1st January 2007 - 19:48
    Bike
    Suzuki RG400 Yamaha ST125 Yamaha TDR250
    Location
    Singapura/Banks Peninsula
    Posts
    1,474
    Blog Entries
    1
    i know what
    C
    B
    R

    stands for in the case of this sad machine

    Crashed
    By
    Riders

    as they try to haul its lard ass around and overcompensate for its lack of power.

    If this is a MOTO GP replica to be(and sadly,it is,at least in engine configuration)
    im off to watch the local croquet champs,they will be more exciting

    Better still,wheres my stack of Mid nineties Moto GP videos when they used to ride REAL bikes
    "more than two strokes is masturbation"
    www.motoparts-online.com

  12. #57
    Join Date
    10th May 2009 - 15:22
    Bike
    2010 Honda CB1000R Predator
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,491
    Blog Entries
    19
    Quote Originally Posted by Lula View Post
    I've been test riding this puppy and its cute. For the full review see the May 2011 issue of Motorcycle Trader on sale Monday (2nd May).
    Is your review going to be posted on a web site somewhere?

  13. #58
    Join Date
    30th March 2007 - 16:55
    Bike
    Motorcycle Trader
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    553
    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Is your review going to be posted on a web site somewhere?
    Yeap all the reviews are published on our website www.motorcycletrader.co.nz the following month from the magazine on sale date so this one will be here in June, follow this link: http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Articles.aspx

    You'll find new and used tests we have done on various models at this location, plus other interesting info

  14. #59
    Join Date
    7th April 2011 - 13:23
    Bike
    2 stroke power
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Posts
    364
    Blog Entries
    1
    fuck that cbr250 is UGLY!!! loooks like rubbish kinda like half the other shit they sell these days.

    Rip that pitty motor out. stick a 22 in thea and thrash the living crysis out of it.

  15. #60
    Join Date
    27th August 2007 - 20:06
    Bike
    86 GB500 TT
    Location
    wellington
    Posts
    48
    Nice to see honda making an effort with a new 250, but ditch that motor. Why didn't they just put a vtr250 engine in it?

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •