2011 Honda CBR250R

[ducatilover]

With Triumph said to be developing a 250-350cc single this class could get quite interesting.Sort of off the subject quite like the Yamaha MT03 which is 600cc and unlikely to be brought here. For the amount of riding I do a wee single for the occasional blat would be ideal.

I quite like the MT03 also, but they've been out a while now and aren't here yet

[.produKt]

The bike looks like a total sack of shit. Single cyl, 14k rpm's massive pointlessly huge exhaust, heavy, pricey, front wheel isn't wide enough, single sided brakes.

I'll stick to my aging '92 cbr250RR anyday.
Nothing beats a torqueless 20krpm IL4 screaming its nuts off.

[.produKt]

More to say, the bike doesn't deserve it's title CBR as the CBR brand is known for the good stuff, cbr600RR, 929RR, 954RR etc etc

They should have given it a totally plank title/name like Toad or something -_-

[imdying]

And yet, all the reports from reputable sources seem to think it's a great wee bike.

[.produKt]

This bike signifies the downfall of anything exciting made by Honda, specifically for the learner market.

No matter how clever the marketing bumf, the line "Brutal single cylinder acceleration" isn't going to excite even the most testosterone fueled 17 year old.

I'd still tend to disagree with anyone behind a keyboard writing a review on this bike, no matter how prestigious he\she is.

[jaffaonajappa]

This bike signifies the downfall of anything exciting made by Honda, specifically for the learner market.

No matter how clever the marketing bumf, the line "Brutal single cylinder acceleration" isn't going to excite even the most testosterone fueled 17 year old.

I'd still tend to disagree with anyone behind a keyboard writing a review on this bike, no matter how prestigious he\she is.

Really? Youve test ridden it? Or you just like to argue for the sake of.........it.

The wheel is too skinny? They are wider than the 1 litre superbikes of yesteryear - which had four times this HP.

It has only a single sided front disc brake. Errr. Perhaps this is intentional - and not 'only' from a cost perspective. Check out a 125 Grand Prix machine for a hint.

And finally. Dont use the term "exciting" and Honda in the same sentence. It gives me a headache. Ok? Thanks!!

[.produKt]

Really? Youve test ridden it? Or you just like to argue for the sake of.........it.

The wheel is too skinny? They are wider than the 1 litre superbikes of yesteryear - which had four times this HP.

It has only a single sided front disc brake. Errr. Perhaps this is intentional - and not 'only' from a cost perspective. Check out a 125 Grand Prix machine for a hint.

And finally. Dont use the term "exciting" and Honda in the same sentence. It gives me a headache. Ok? Thanks!!

Honda's are exciting.
To be excited is to ride a Honda.
Honda's can excite even the stiffest of trolls

:P

On a slightly more serious note. Yes I have test ridden one.Why? First new cbr 250 in ages I was initially like Fuck! omfg!
I love CBR's but this was a joke beyond comprehension. Yes I do like a fast bike, So I guess this cbr would never be for me but even so from a excitability standpoint, this Honda didn't have it.


This new Honda CBR is to A constipated human finally freeing up the works.
Waited a long time for it but once it arrived it wasn't that exciting.

[ducatilover]

yes, in comparison to the CBR250 of old, it's a spineless, gutless turd. It's a heinous atrocity, disgusting, slow and crap.

But, it's well built, passes emissions laws, noise laws, good on gas, practical and learner legal for more markets than a 45hp one would be. It's a fresh face in the current shit line up of 250's, the Hyawnsung and Kawasucky. It is a Honda and will most likely be super reliable.
It does have a yummy gearbox too (Have finally ridden one in the last week)

not a grunty bike, but I expected no power, went better than I thought it would. Stopped well enough and is in general a well balanced bike and my favourite in terms of ergonomics and "zing" in the current market.
It's a good wee bike all in all.

[ducatilover]

Honda's are exciting.

Sure.....after three Honda's I still don't think they are that exciting. my Bros650 was exciting in a "i'm going to kill you" way, not a happy way...

[.produKt]

Sure.....after three Honda's I still don't think they are that exciting. my Bros650 was exciting in a "i'm going to kill you" way, not a happy way...

In a "I'm going to kill you way" lol nice.

Yeah sure, I'll acknowledge that it was a well built solid, boring and neutral bike. It's kinda like the land transport agency. "Oh noes there's a corner on a highway motorway. Better spend millions straightening it out before a car crashes while taking a bend..." - Nanny State FTL

[ducatilover]

In a "I'm going to kill you way" lol nice.

Yeah sure, I'll acknowledge that it was a well built solid, boring and neutral bike. It's kinda like the land transport agency. "Oh noes there's a corner on a highway motorway. Better spend millions straightening it out before a car crashes while taking a bend..." - Nanny State FTL

it was boring compared to the older 250cc bikes.
I think a great compromise would have been fairings on the VTR250, it has the ummmmm power to be up with the Hyosung and Kawasaki.

[imdying]

This bike signifies the downfall of anything exciting made by Honda, specifically for the learner market.

Happened long ago, for all the manufacturers.

No matter how clever the marketing bumf, the line "Brutal single cylinder acceleration" isn't going to excite even the most testosterone fueled 17 year old.

Much like the old one then...

I'd still tend to disagree with anyone behind a keyboard writing a review on this bike, no matter how prestigious he\she is.

The written press seem to like it too...

Perhaps this is intentional - and not 'only' from a cost perspective. Check out a 125 Grand Prix machine for a hint.

[.produKt]

Happened long ago, for all the manufacturers.

Much like the old one then...

The written press seem to like it too...

lol I know that I'm so not alone in my unwavering hatrid

[actungbaby]

I watched video review and handles real nice so guess it desevers the cbr name
its good price so i think good move by honda

[ducatilover]

Except the CBR range has always been performance orientated and four cylinders, this isn't.