What the hell makes a CBR a Hurricane?

**Asylum_NZ** · 2nd August 2012, 09:57

OK, Hi all!

This has been bugging me and i have searched everywhere for an answer without having to post a NEWBIE question, but alas it has happend.

I have just brought a 1988 CBR250R (first Bike)- It has a hurricane sticker on it. and people have said "oh you know its a hurricane right?" like its a big deal and or rare? But then people have said it was only the 1987 MC17 Hurricanes that are rare and maybe only the 600cc or 1000?

What is the difference between a CBR250R hurricane and non hurricane? and what makes it a hurricane and whats so special about it?

Sorry for the NOOOOB question in advance.

**imdying** · 2nd August 2012, 10:05

It was a name used predominantly in the American market to promote the CBR line. I believe some still are branded that way even today. Having said that, you'll definitely see JDM Hurricanes too.

The only difference is the sticker.

You think you've got problems now... wait till you buy your first Kwaka... every fuck wit you meet has had a brothers friend who had a 'Ninja'

**SMOKEU** · 2nd August 2012, 10:10

All the MC17's I have seen are branded as the Hurricane. MC19 and MC22 are not branded as the Hurricane. It sounds like you have an ordinary MC17. I used to have an MC19 and that didn't have any Hurricane stickers on it, nor have any other MC19 that I've seen.

**Asylum_NZ** · 2nd August 2012, 10:13

So its only the sticker... Sheeesh i wonder why some people were going on and on and on about it. (in other forums)

In saying that i will keep everything orginal as i am a bit old school that way.

**Drew** · 2nd August 2012, 10:14

I love the friends Ninja stories. "Oh yeah, my mate has a ninja"! Whilst looking expectantly for an impressed reaction. Always best to reply with. "Cool, you have no idea about the bike other than the name do you"?

**Asylum_NZ** · 2nd August 2012, 10:16

Its a MC19. well i am pretty sure it is. - CBR250RJ (MC19-1011439-1023630

NOTE : the gross bridgestone stickers are gone!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 2nd August 2012, 10:18

They're called Hurricanes because they sound like they're breaking wind.

**GrayWolf** · 2nd August 2012, 10:28

Originally Posted by Asylum_NZ

OK, Hi all!

This has been bugging me and i have searched everywhere for an answer without having to post a NEWBIE question, but alas it has happend.

I have just brought a 1988 CBR250R (first Bike)- It has a hurricane sticker on it. and people have said "oh you know its a hurricane right?" like its a big deal and or rare? But then people have said it was only the 1987 MC17 Hurricanes that are rare and maybe only the 600cc or 1000?

What is the difference between a CBR250R hurricane and non hurricane? and what makes it a hurricane and whats so special about it?

Sorry for the NOOOOB question in advance.

Purely a 'market name', Yamaha called the FJ/XS series of 'factory choppers' Maxim in the USA, and 'custom' in Europe/elswhere. Means 'bugger all' in real terms. Enjoy the bike, dont worry about what others say which is better/worst/the schizzz/crap... it's all a matter of perspective.