Comments on: MD Video Review: 2011 Honda CBR250R (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Ron http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32361 Ron Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:20:10 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32361 I'd throw the recent Suzuki TU250X in with that mix. It looks like an old classic/standard, but it has good handling & EFI, too. It would be good to see which bikes stacked up better & where. I’d throw the recent Suzuki TU250X in with that mix. It looks like an old classic/standard, but it has good handling & EFI, too. It would be good to see which bikes stacked up better & where.

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]]> By: CBR250R http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32360 CBR250R Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:16:42 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32360 True!! This bike is incredibly fun to own and ride. I believe what makes it even more special is the balance of "goodness" the bike offers - with very few drawbacks. Fine, it may only have 26 crank horsepower. For some, that is just too big of a drawback. For those looking for a rocket, you would be well advised to look elsewhere. But for those who prefer to get back down to basics - follow a more "simple, lightweight, minimalist, fun" philosophy - this bike will really make you smile. Here are the virtues: 1) truly affordable insurance, 2) outstanding fuel economy (70 mpg fully loaded while touring (yes, touring) on the highway riding at 65-70 mph, and 88 mpg riding along country roads), 3) lightweight and flickable which makes it a treat in the city and in the twisties, 4) being a single-cylinder, its easy to work on, 5) parts are affordable, and 6) It was so affordable to purchase, I paid cash. Is the bike perfect? Of course not. No bike is. But it might surprise you by how much fun you have while riding it. This past summer I took the CBR250R on a 2000 mile touring/camping trip (see link below). I had a complete blast and plan to do it again next summer. The bike did everything I needed it to do and it was remarkably comfortable as a small sport-tourer. On my trip, it make me wonder about what it must have felt like for the first pioneering motorcyclists to ride across the country on more simple machines. If you understand and yearn for this type of experience - this bike is a great and affordable place to start. http://www.hondacbr250.com/showthread.php?t=159 Mike True!! This bike is incredibly fun to own and ride. I believe what makes it even more special is the balance of “goodness” the bike offers – with very few drawbacks. Fine, it may only have 26 crank horsepower. For some, that is just too big of a drawback. For those looking for a rocket, you would be well advised to look elsewhere. But for those who prefer to get back down to basics – follow a more “simple, lightweight, minimalist, fun” philosophy – this bike will really make you smile. Here are the virtues: 1) truly affordable insurance, 2) outstanding fuel economy (70 mpg fully loaded while touring (yes, touring) on the highway riding at 65-70 mph, and 88 mpg riding along country roads), 3) lightweight and flickable which makes it a treat in the city and in the twisties, 4) being a single-cylinder, its easy to work on, 5) parts are affordable, and 6) It was so affordable to purchase, I paid cash. Is the bike perfect? Of course not. No bike is. But it might surprise you by how much fun you have while riding it.

This past summer I took the CBR250R on a 2000 mile touring/camping trip (see link below). I had a complete blast and plan to do it again next summer. The bike did everything I needed it to do and it was remarkably comfortable as a small sport-tourer. On my trip, it make me wonder about what it must have felt like for the first pioneering motorcyclists to ride across the country on more simple machines. If you understand and yearn for this type of experience – this bike is a great and affordable place to start.

http://www.hondacbr250.com/showthread.php?t=159

Mike

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]]> By: James http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32354 James Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:53:52 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32354 No center stand? Boo! No center stand? Boo!

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]]> By: Jeremy in TX http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32352 Jeremy in TX Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:19:14 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32352 I completely understand why 250cc is the chosen engine displacement for these types of bikes, but I would much rather see 350cc - 400cc machines instead. For the US market anyway, those larger displacements offer a better fit. Still not too powerful or heavy for those new riders just learning the ropes, but enough power to adequately handle just about any riding situation. OK, that was my "so what" comment for the day. I completely understand why 250cc is the chosen engine displacement for these types of bikes, but I would much rather see 350cc – 400cc machines instead. For the US market anyway, those larger displacements offer a better fit. Still not too powerful or heavy for those new riders just learning the ropes, but enough power to adequately handle just about any riding situation.

OK, that was my “so what” comment for the day.

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]]> By: TZ http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32343 TZ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:15:56 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32343 can you register it here, in the US? can you register it here, in the US?

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]]> By: Bob http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32304 Bob Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:42 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32304 Good review. I can see the purpose of this bike easily as a commuter to work, running around town and the occasional fun run in the hills. While everything else I have has much more power and is heavy, I still think a bike like this would be very fun to own. Good review. I can see the purpose of this bike easily as a commuter to work, running around town and the occasional fun run in the hills. While everything else I have has much more power and is heavy, I still think a bike like this would be very fun to own.

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]]> By: Jay http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32303 Jay Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32303 ^This^ Maybe a CRF250M supermotard version. If the CRF250L is priced right, though, I could build my own supermotard. ^This^ Maybe a CRF250M supermotard version. If the CRF250L is priced right, though, I could build my own supermotard.

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]]> By: Davis http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32295 Davis Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:12:33 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32295 Looks like he is late-apexing his turns (staying wide on corner entry) to me. Not the quickest way through the corner but the safest on the street. Try it sometime, you'd be surprised how much more visibility you have through a corner and the on-coming traffic sees you sooner to boot! Looks like he is late-apexing his turns (staying wide on corner entry) to me. Not the quickest way through the corner but the safest on the street. Try it sometime, you’d be surprised how much more visibility you have through a corner and the on-coming traffic sees you sooner to boot!

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]]> By: GearDriven http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32283 GearDriven Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:12:04 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32283 From what I've read, it seems true that the stock Ninja 250R will walk away from the CBR250R once high up into the rev range where the Ninja 250R shows about a 2.5 hp power advantage at the rear wheel. But then again, from what I've read, the CBR250R also achieves anywhere from 20% - 50% better fuel economy under hard riding according to online magazine reviews. The CBR250R comes with fuel-injection, makes more peak torque, is a bit lighter in weight, and can be had with ABS. And the CBR250R has surprising silenced a number of Ninja 250R riders who have been following this 250cc race series. Look for Ryan Andrews' results under Superstock E http://www.cmraracing.com/Results/2011/event40/sprint/84overall.html From what I’ve read, it seems true that the stock Ninja 250R will walk away from the CBR250R once high up into the rev range where the Ninja 250R shows about a 2.5 hp power advantage at the rear wheel. But then again, from what I’ve read, the CBR250R also achieves anywhere from 20% – 50% better fuel economy under hard riding according to online magazine reviews. The CBR250R comes with fuel-injection, makes more peak torque, is a bit lighter in weight, and can be had with ABS.

And the CBR250R has surprising silenced a number of Ninja 250R riders who have been following this 250cc race series.

Look for Ryan Andrews’ results under Superstock E

http://www.cmraracing.com/Results/2011/event40/sprint/84overall.html

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]]> By: GP http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/md-video-review-2011-honda-cbr250r/comment-page-1/#comment-32259 GP Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:12:25 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18701#comment-32259 Nice bike, but not nice/better enough to trade my old '99 Ninja 250 in on one. From all I have read, my old bike will still walk away from both of the new 250's. My advice is find a clean 2nd or 3rd generation Ninja 250 for $1-1.5K and ride the wheels off of it. Now, the CRF250L I am excited about. The Yamaha WR250R is nice, but too tall and heavy to be taken seriously. Hopefully, Honda got it right. Nice bike, but not nice/better enough to trade my old ’99 Ninja 250 in on one. From all I have read, my old bike will still walk away from both of the new 250′s. My advice is find a clean 2nd or 3rd generation Ninja 250 for $1-1.5K and ride the wheels off of it.
Now, the CRF250L I am excited about. The Yamaha WR250R is nice, but too tall and heavy to be taken seriously. Hopefully, Honda got it right.

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