Honda CB250 Hornet info wanted.

**gijoe1313** · 26th December 2006, 21:27

Originally Posted by McJim

Having covered a few miles with gijoe I can vouch for the hornet - he still hasn't let me have a go though. Coming from the RGV you're gonna end up with something with a lot less power but I'm sure you realise that. I think the engine os shared with the CBR250R but not sure if it's got all the gubbins of the CBR250RR (that had vtec technology in it did it not?) The japs restricted their 250s from 1993/4 onwards so the modern hornets will not put out much more than 40 hp at the crank.

If you're budget is restricted try and get a Spada 250 - late eighties but has the same hp as the hornet but more torque as for being comfortable for a big fella I don't think the spada will be any different - it will fit into your budget and might leave you with a few bob to modify the seat and maybe the peg positions?

my 2c - btw my VTR250 is fun when I'm with gijoe on the uphills. The VTR has more torque and so I can see him dwindle in my mirrors frantically dropping through gears to find his power while the torque of the V-twin carries my lardy arse up the hill!

Oh lordy, yer right! I guess I'm never stopped still for a while long enough for me to dismount and allow you to get your leg over (ooer!

) Fair enuff - what you doing tomorrow young fellow me lad? I'll whip her over and you can pootle around on a four stroker ... and come back and start saying how a V-twin is still the bee's knees!

And as for lagging behind on the hills, I'm a nana rider and we all somehow seem to end up at the same destination anhows!

Oh wait...I'm paranoid still about riding during the silly sale return and shop season!

**kneescraper** · 27th December 2006, 08:49

Sapda 250 eh? I think I read something about one of those a few years back in a 250 lerners book. I'll have a search for them and she if I like them. Im not toooooo worried about performance as I want a good bike to get my full licence on and one to have a quite whip into the hills and further..no track time or full throttle racing.

I'll have a look at the Spada and get back to ya's.

Edit: Well Ive done a quick search on our best friend trademe and found this minter...very low KM's (prob wound back) nice looking bike...V-twin which is cool. Is this a cheap price for one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-81833002.htm

Edit, EDIT: Some pictures of Spada's
http://www.importmc.com.au/bikes/mc20/

**gijoe1313** · 27th December 2006, 13:22

Only 3770kms? Yow! Sounds like a proper proper learner's bike! If you like the V-twin feel then definitely ask McJim, he's got the lowdown on that!

**kneescraper** · 27th December 2006, 14:13

Cool cool, so many bikes to chose from...I wan't to stay with Honda as Ive owned a Yamaha FZR250, Suzuki RGV250 and Honda CBR400rr and the Honda had the best build and had a amazing sound. Wish I had keep that CBR now

.

**gijoe1313** · 27th December 2006, 21:45

Ahh the fond regrets of something amazing let free! Never mind, all I know is that if you choose a Hornet as your weapon of ride, you'll always be grinning!

Jedi mind trick .... "You do want a Hornet"

**kneescraper** · 28th December 2006, 14:28

Dont worry mate...Im still considering the Hornet, maybe one day we can have a 2 man Hornet meet.

**Lteejay** · 28th December 2006, 17:36

Originally Posted by kneescraper

Dont worry mate...Im still considering the Hornet, maybe one day we can have a 2 man Hornet meet.

Oh oh, make that a 3 person Hornet meet

. I got my Hornet just over a week ago and I thinks shes the most beautiful thing out there. Can't give ya too much info on the bike as I am just learning, but I have heard great things

. And they sound great.

**kneescraper** · 29th December 2006, 08:58

And they sound great.

An expensive sound at that..looking at the prices, they are so expensive for a 250cc but thats what they cost now days don't they. Hmmm I'll keep on saving unless I can find a Honda project bike for the right price.

**SilentDtH** · 29th December 2006, 09:31

Originally Posted by kneescraper

An expensive sound at that..looking at the prices, they are so expensive for a 250cc but thats what they cost now days don't they. Hmmm I'll keep on saving unless I can find a Honda project bike for the right price.

Just remember their re-sale value, and it all becomes worthwhile

**kneescraper** · 29th December 2006, 11:01

Well thats true SilentDtH but because of the high re-sale price does that mean it takes alot longer to get rid of the bike once your finished with it. Alot or people are in the same boat as I, we find it hard to hand over $5500 when you see CBR1000 (the old ones) and CBR600 F2's going for the same or even less. But thats the thing, you have to ride a 250 when your on ya learners and restricted...thus people can push the prices high. Taking about it gets us no where though, just have to bit the bullet and go and see my Bank..or worse off save for 3 months and miss the summer riding.

**kneescraper** · 29th December 2006, 11:03

Could always buy one of these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=82480365

**SilentDtH** · 29th December 2006, 11:51

Originally Posted by kneescraper

Well thats true SilentDtH but because of the high re-sale price does that mean it takes alot longer to get rid of the bike once your finished with it. Alot or people are in the same boat as I, we find it hard to hand over $5500 when you see CBR1000 (the old ones) and CBR600 F2's going for the same or even less. But thats the thing, you have to ride a 250 when your on ya learners and restricted...thus people can push the prices high. Taking about it gets us no where though, just have to bit the bullet and go and see my Bank..or worse off save for 3 months and miss the summer riding.

Yeah good point, Although I don't see these as difficult to sell. If you really needed cash at the time you could sell for 4.9k for a quick sale, only lost $600 and you've had a great summer! I guess then there is interest on top of that etc etc. I saved up for mine, took me a while but it was worth the wait!

The ZZR price looks very appealing... However i love my four cylinders and 180 rear tyre too much

**kneescraper** · 29th December 2006, 15:39

However i love my four cylinders and 180 rear tyre too much

yeah that rear tyre and larger frame does things to me too

I might take my time and save and get one ready for next summer...I might buy in winter when the prices drop some what.

**SilentDtH** · 4th January 2007, 10:26

Originally Posted by kneescraper

yeah that rear tyre and larger frame does things to me too

I might take my time and save and get one ready for next summer...I might buy in winter when the prices drop some what.

This sounds like a plan! Hmmm maybe you should follow the path I took to purchase my Hornet? It took about 3 months but I got the exact bike I wanted and it is in mint condition. I went through www.emoto.co.nz, you give him $1k deposit, then he sends you pictures of Hornet's that are up for auction and then you give him a maximum bid on the Hornet of your choice. No obligations can pull out at anytime and refund your bid deposit. If you win the bidding then you just pay the rest. Pick up is from Christchurch, so you also get the fun of riding it all the way to your city of choice... mine was Auckland! WOOOOSH!