CBR250R vs Ninja 250R vs Hyosung(ATK)250R (MCN Review)

[EJK]

When will we have this baby

[jaffaonajappa]

that KTM is "3699". Sterling or Euro...its still a high price premium product.....thinking 9k + here in NZ.

Which is competing with the 250 Ninja/CBR/GTR.
I just bought an R15 for 5k......but at 9k id proly have gone for a 250.

ie. The KTM's market audience is farken small IMO.

[stifmyster1]

Wow the US is market is way different to here. Just check all the prices for those bikes.

The kawsaki comes in at $8.5k
The hyosung at $8k
And the Honda t $7.5k. Adn the say the honda is the most expensive

Plus I have to wonder whether this article is a bit biased. because alot of the problem they listed were not present during my test ride of the hyosung. partularly the brakes and throttle. However it definately was nowhere near as nimble as the ninja. You had to throw your self into it more if you wanted to take the corner better.

Although I was told the reason they did this is they want people to use there 250's get bored and quickly move up tot the 650. And by making them almost identical the people know exactly what it will feel like. only difference being the speed torque and fuel consumption. Which is a good plan. providing all the customers want to move up.

Biggest issue is that moving up incurs a nasty rego increase which would not occur in a 600. so that sorta screw them.

[matdaymon]

Wow the US is market is way different to here. Just check all the prices for those bikes.

The kawsaki comes in at $8.5k
The hyosung at $8k
And the Honda t $7.5k. Adn the say the honda is the most expensive

Plus I have to wonder whether this article is a bit biased. because alot of the problem they listed were not present during my test ride of the hyosung. partularly the brakes and throttle. However it definately was nowhere near as nimble as the ninja. You had to throw your self into it more if you wanted to take the corner better.

Although I was told the reason they did this is they want people to use there 250's get bored and quickly move up tot the 650. And by making them almost identical the people know exactly what it will feel like. only difference being the speed torque and fuel consumption. Which is a good plan. providing all the customers want to move up.

Biggest issue is that moving up incurs a nasty rego increase which would not occur in a 600. so that sorta screw them.

I was thinking that too when I saw the advert for the CBR in the latest kiwirider, thought it was a typo.
And with the Hyo comment about moving up in size with similar characteristics, I don't see myself upgrading to a 650 anytime soon.
With rego costs I want to upgrade to something I get value for money on. Like a 750 or thou. Sadly Hyosung doesnt produce anything in this size so will probably end up on something else. Sad really, I've had next to no problems with mine (an '05 model) and quite like the look of the R's. I also rather like how well the importers, namely Ken, treat me when I do in to oggle the new models at the dealership.

[stifmyster1]

Yea I would have preferred a 600 to be available so you get the added torque without the added rego cost

[davebullet]

Kiwirider and Bike Rider Magazines take note at the brilliant tech / spec sheet comparison at the end of the article. I wish your magazines would have more comprehensive and comparable specifications printed.

[Ender EnZed]

I don't see myself upgrading to a 650 anytime soon.
With rego costs I want to upgrade to something I get value for money on. Like a 750 or thou

Don't rule anything out too quickly. The 650s (Hyo, SV, ER-n) make good step up bikes and in terms of sports twins there isn't really anything comparable until you get up to the 1000s. They'll all feel very fast compared to your 250.

Also, the added rego cost is not a massive amount over a year of motorcycling. Add up what it costs you and I'd be surprised if an extra ~$3 a week makes sense to impact on your choice of bike.

[stifmyster1]

had sort of ruled out CBR becuase i thought it was a carby that was really well tuned. found out nz ones are EFI. so. hyo or cbr. or more to the point. vtwin or single.

[jaffaonajappa]

had sort of ruled out CBR becuase i thought it was a carby that was really well tuned. found out nz ones are EFI. so. hyo or cbr. or more to the point. vtwin or single.

I can see Singles getting popular again soon....wondering if the new Moto3 rules are driving the release of the CBR somehow?

Moto3 is now 250 single 4 strokes yeah?

[quickbuck]

I can see Singles getting popular again soon....wondering if the new Moto3 rules are driving the release of the CBR somehow?

Moto3 is now 250 single 4 strokes yeah?

I think you might be on to it there.... All in the marketing.

Also, the fact it looks like a 1200 if you "squint" will help loads when Honda are selling it at "home".