CBR250R
Manufacturer Honda
Otherwise known as MC41
Model year 2011–
Assembly Thailand and India
Class Sport bike
Engine 249.5 cc (15.23 cubic inch) single cylinder four-stroke, 4 valves, liquid cooled, counterbalanced, PGM-FI
Bore / Stroke 76.0 × 55.0 mm (2.99 × 2.17 in)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Top speed 87 mph (140 km/h)
91.2 mph (146.8 km/h)[2]
Power 23.7 hp (17.7 kW) @ 9,900 rpm
21.9 hp (16.3 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 12.7 ft·lb (17.2 N·m) @ 7,400 rpm
14.65 ft·lb (19.86 N·m) @ 6,750 rpm
Ignition type CDI
Transmission Wet multiplate clutch, constant mesh 6-speed, chain drive
Frame type Steel twin spar diamond, engine stressed
Suspension Front: Non-adjustable 37 mm telescopic fork
Rear: Pro-link swingarm, single shock with 5-way preload adjustment
Brakes Single hydraulic disc front and back. Optional combined brakes with ABS
Tires Front: 110/70-17M/C
Rear: 140/70-17M/C
Rake, Trail 25°, 95 mm (3.7 in)
Wheelbase 1,370 mm (54 in)
Dimensions L 2,035 mm (80.one in)
W 720 mm (28 in)
H 1,125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat height 780 mm (31 in)
Weight 153 kg (337 lb) (non-ABS) (dry)
161 kg (355 lb) (non-ABS), 165 kg (364 lb) (ABS) (claimed)
166 kg (366 lb) (ABS) (wet)
Fuel capacity 13 l (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.1 L/100 km (69 mpg-imp; 57 mpg-US)
4.16 L/100 km (67.9 mpg-imp; 56.5 mpg-US)
Turning radius 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
The CBR250R is often a single cylinder sport bike produced by Honda in Thailand and India since 2011.It absolutely was primarily designed for the Thai and Indian markets, but comes worldwide, including in western world in Europe, America and elsewhere. In developing countries where typical motorcycles are 125–150 cc (7.6–9.2 cubic inch) displacement, the greater 249.5 cc (15.23 cubic inch) CBR250R are at the larger end in the sport bike range,looking a lot like additional powerful sporting machines featuring its full fairing in Honda's new layered style that's introduced about the 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade and 2010 VFR1200F.In wealthier industrialized countries, the CBR250R enters in the opposite end in the market, to be a budget priced beginner or utility bike, practical and fuel efficient, though limited sporting pretensions.
In america, the newest CBR250R could be the initial competition the Kawasaki Ninja 250R has faced considering that the early 1990s.The CBR250R has optional mechanical combined anti-lock brakes, which can be unusual at your money.
The CBR250R closely follows the form of the VFR1200F, notable for its Y-shaped headlight and prominent middle cowl, which creates a layered look.This new direction in Honda design debuted at Intermot in 2008 using the V4 Concept Model, plus the 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade.
The V4 Concept Model at Intermot 2008
Motorcycle Consumer News design columnist Glynn Kerr observed that new direction in bike design fits the pattern of motorcycle trends imitating, but lagging behind, car styling, in this motorcycles are shifting from sharp, "lithe", dart-like shapes from the 2010s toward a heavier, "chunky" style using a higher, blunter nose, and, in cars, a "high waisted" middle with short windows and thicker pillars. Kerr cites the Chrysler 300 because the best example, along with smaller cars just like the Audi A3 and Suzuki Swift, commenting that, "aggression now originates from appearing strong and assertive, as an alternative to light and dart-like... the arrow continues to be replaced because of the hammer."
In motorcycles this could result in much front, reverse rake angle headlight, plus the usage of minimal color about the rear half of the bike to spotlight the leading one-fourth of the bike. Within this aspect, Kerr also sees influence on the 1994 Morbidelli V8, the 1991 Yamaha TDM850, and Honda's DN-01 of 2005.Within the 2008 CBR1000RR, Kerr thought the dominant vertical line produced an awkward, top heavy look that played against traditional race replica styling of body lines sloping downwards towards the front. This year's VFR1200F was visually more successful for the reason that new style better suited the higher proportions of a touring motorcycle, and spite of Honda's third iteration in the style like a smaller bike, nonetheless Kerr said, "the most up-to-date CBR250R carries the appearance better still than its larger."The Ottawa Citizen's review by David Booth said the CBR250R looked much better than the VFR1200F too, commenting that, "The spot that the various bulges with the big VFR undoubtedly are a little too Jessica Rabbit-like over-the-top, the small CBR250R styling is far more subtle and really looks the classier of these two.
Reviews from the CBR250R generally rate its performance with regards to it is the main competitor, which in the usa and Canada will be the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.The Hyosung GT250, rebadged as the ATK GT250 for 2011, can be another potential US competitor, though it fares poorly in contrast.In India, the Ninja 250R and Hero Honda Karizma R would be the leading competition. Though reduced peak power and with a slower top speed versus the Ninja 250, the CBR was lauded for having more torque offered by lower engine speeds, which means it absolutely was much better to accelerate from low speed and pulling away required less noise and drama, because the Ninja would have to be revved to 9,000 rpm and above to make use of its greater power.This made the CBR250R nicer and forgiving to ride as opposed to sportier, but tougher, Ninja.Complaints from your Economic Times of Mumbai included a propensity to stick up should the rider is really a sloppy mid-corner correction, and brakes and suspension less than the standards of any track bike. The Indian reviewer also perceived the 161 kg (350 lb) wet weight as "not light", while American journalists considered it a featherweight, "incredibly agile, flickable ... almost too light," at 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) lighter versus the Ninja 250R.The Ninja 250R's brakes a better, more linear feel with stronger initial bite and can stop from 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 121.5 ft (37.0 m), while the CBR250R, using a stopping distance of 123.4 ft (37.6 m), was lauded to its combined anti-lock brake option, a boon to beginners notwithstanding the slightly shorter braking distance achievable within the Ninja 250R by way of skilled sport rider.Kevin Ash, at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), found the size and style comfortable for a person of his height, while David Booth cautioned it may be cramped for taller riders.
A single head to head comparison, MotorcycleUSA judged the Ninja 250R to get the better bike because superior speed and handling.The testers at Motorcycle Consumer News found the CBR250R for being the higher quality choice, given the requirements of its presumed prospective buyers in the united states, beginners and the ones looking for a practical motorcycle for long commutes, though "if sheer performance 's all you're after" regardless of fuel efficiency, next the Ninja 250R may be preferable.
