2011 Honda CBR250R

[nzspokes]

It took me a little while to figure this out. It does need between 3-4000 rpm before starting or u will stall. Quite frustrating when I was starting out and kept stalling at the lights.

Ive got an 86 CBX250rs which is the same engine configuration. Yes you need some revs on to pull away. You get used to it quickly.

Big difference is mine seems to have plenty of motorway power. But mine has more HP than the CBR and its on carbs.

[faredce]

wow thats an ugly bike

[nzspokes]

wow thats an ugly bike

In the flesh in the black colour I think they are the best looking 250 sport out there right now.

[ducatilover]

In the flesh in the black colour I think they are the best looking 250 sport out there right now.

But there's only 3 250 "sport" bikes on the market and they're all crap compared to the older stuff

[nzspokes]

But there's only 3 250 "sport" bikes on the market and they're all crap compared to the older stuff

Argee, bit sad when my $600 25 year old 250 has 5 more hp than any new one.

[ducatilover]

Argee, bit sad when my $600 25 year old 250 has 5 more hp than any new one.

Probably weighs less too.

To be fair, you don't get much for your money with the newer bikes, the resale on them is shit too. I'd rather buy a 250 Hornet for Hyosung money, it'll out last any other 250 and out perform the newer ones. It looks better, because it was actually designed, not some pretty shapes thrown in to a huge mess, it stops as well as any newer 250, it handles as well, if not better and holds it's value very well.

[TIBLE_90]

wow...ugly, slow, and heavy. Somehow i don't think it can compete with the ninja 250

[ducatilover]

wow...ugly, slow, and heavy. Somehow i don't think it can compete with the ninja 250

Not much to compete with, the new silly CBR wouldn't fall behind much

[nzspokes]

wow...ugly, slow, and heavy. Somehow i don't think it can compete with the ninja 250

Test on here somewhere that tests the CBR, ninja and Hyosung. CBR won.

Not saying thats a great crowd.

[mikemike104]

I had one of these overnight this Tuesday, while Honda Hamilton were working on the white rocket. I thought it was a great commuter as it was lighter than my brick and seemed to get up and boogie around town, but on a inclined passing lane on the way home trying to get from 80-100 kph to pass a people mover it had nothing, now I know I'm not used to power, but at that moment I knew my extra cylinder and 18cc on my bike would have made that manoeuvre easy enough, where's instead I was ill timed and just another squid learning to ride the hard way.

Good buying at $7500 or so new, I would consider the bike for my wife who thinks the GPX is too heavy, i also like that the seat was taller than mine, made me feel like the bike was bigger.

[Cayman911]

its a great bike. it looks stunning. it goes good. it runs on fumes. and its light and agile.

and really. speeds over 100-120k. easy. constant.

[nzspokes]

Would like to ride one just to see how the 86 version compares to the 11 one.

My guess 86 is quicker.

[racefactory]

It looks fucking abominable but the sad reality is that in a couple of years time, this bike will be the only one we can afford to still fill up as petrol prices soar. Say hello I guess...

[milez1987]

Its got the looks. But 3 cylinders short :[

[Brayden]

Man I really don't understand why all these guys buying brand new bikes for like 7 grand or whatever that are really average and don't just get like a 90's cbr or a RG250 or a ZXC they're so much faster and also so much cheaper..

I mean seriously look at this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-178980102.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-358542536.htm