CBR250 vs ZXR250??

**tone_crafter** · 22nd January 2008, 14:50

I've just been paid out for my stolen FXR150 and now I'm looking to upgrade to a 250. I'm pritty sure I want either a CBR250 (probably RR) or a ZXR250.

Could people please give me their advice as to which they think is better. I havn't ridden either yet but definatly like the feel and look of the ZXR over the CBRs.

I appologise if there is another thread comparing these two bikes. If there is could someone please point me to it.

**FilthyLuka** · 22nd January 2008, 14:58

Same shit different day. CBR's are good, so are the ZXR's. Go with what tickles your fancy. Just make sure it aint too badly abused

**Winter** · 22nd January 2008, 15:14

I picked up my rr the other day, and so far,i love it.

Hate the look of those excuse for ram air pipes on the ZXR's.

each to the own tho eh?

**Ragingrob** · 22nd January 2008, 16:00

Hon-da, cha cha cha!

**RC1** · 22nd January 2008, 16:08

have had a couple of each and much preffered the cbrrr over the zxr, just a better allround bike imho, but you could

til our new

expert

SM comes along as he knows all

**Dave-** · 22nd January 2008, 16:31

another fxr!!!!!

**skidMark** · 22nd January 2008, 16:33

Originally Posted by RCTL

have had a couple of each and much preffered the cbrrr over the zxr, just a better allround bike imho, but you could

til our new

expert

SM comes along as he knows all

God has entered.

GO THE ZXR.....

CBR.....shit suspension.... riding position is screwy....screens too high etc etc....

ZXR.....decent suspension.....riding position perfect.....alot more feel for the road. and alot more adjustment suspension wise.

some will say CBR has more power...it's bullshit ive drag raced many mates on cbr's with me on my zxr and the bikes are side by side the entire way.

the only upside is that the cbr have cam gears where as the zxr has a cam chain....this and the cam chain tensioner will need replacing every 40,000 km's.. if this needs doing you are looking at $400-$500 depending where you go. where as cam gears will never need replacing.

but 40,000k's is a bloodey long way.

and if you own a honda, people are going to call you a homo a honda fag etc etc.

it's just the way it is.

if you do go the cbr go at least MC21 or MC22 the MC17's and 19's etc are absolute rubbish. and are in no way comparable to a ZXR the MC21 and MC22 CBR's were around the same time as the ZXR's the older cbr's ...(pre MC21) are nothing like the same bike to ride as the newer cbr's and a zxr.

personally i say go the zxr due to the suspension. but each to thier own.

also check out the brake discs when buying. as these are $330 a pop if they are buggered......this is on both zxr and cbr.

if they are too low you will fail WOF.

and either way when it comes to ya next set of tyres goto mt eden mc's and get yourself some Dunlop GPR-A10's $450 for the set fitted.

tyres and brakes are your life. they are the one thing to never save a buck on.

go the dunlops. (demonstrated below) lol

hope that helps with your decision.

SM

**tone_crafter** · 22nd January 2008, 16:41

Yea thanks for the advice! I definatly like the riding position better on the ZXRs over the CBR250RRs but I've only sat on them and not ridden either yet. Good to know what to look out for as this will be my second bike so I don't have a lot of experience.

Keep the advice coming.

**slopster** · 22nd January 2008, 19:34

Performance wise its all much of a muchness. The zxr is bigger physically and there both made for little asians so unless your a midget you would probably be better off on the zxr

**tone_crafter** · 22nd January 2008, 20:28

I am a midget actually hahaha. Well not actually but I'm quite short. I will try and take both for a ride and see what I like better.

**klyong82** · 23rd January 2008, 13:40

The MC21 are Honda NSR250 and MC22 are the CBR250RRRRRR. That is the model you should get...if you decide a CBR

**The Pastor** · 23rd January 2008, 15:12

There is no real differance. I like my mc22. Its just great.

Ive ownd both a zxr and a cbr, and there is no REAL differance.

being a kawa fan, i'd rather the zxr if i had the choice.

**Ragingrob** · 23rd January 2008, 15:36

My mate took my CBR for a ride yesterday after riding a zxr for a couple of years and his comments included "f'ng awesome, sweet bike, engine pushes harder than my zxr". Though I guess everyone's opinions could be clouded due to the two bikes not being in the same mechanical condition but that's gonna be the same for all comparisons of non-new bikes.

Also this guy is pretty tall and didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

**Deviant Esq** · 23rd January 2008, 16:18

Blonde or brunette? It's pretty much all about taste. If you prefer one badge over the other, go for it. They're pretty comparable bikes when it comes down to it.