Monday, 30 January 2012

                                                                 CBR400RR


Manufacturer     Honda
Also called     CBR400, BabyBlade, Tri-arm, Gull-arm, NC23, NC29, FireBlade, Hurricane, Aero
Parent company     1988–2001(?)
Class     Sport bike
Engine     400 cc (24 cubic inch) liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline-four, gear-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power     ~55 bhp (41 kW) (standard output)[citation needed]
Transmission     6-speed manual; chain drive
Frame type     Twin-spar box-section aluminium
Suspension     41 mm oil-damped Showa forks (front); Showa gas-damped single cushion (rear)
Brakes     double-disc with 2-piston Nissin calipers (front); single-disc with 1-piston Nissin caliper (rear)
Tires     Bridgestone BT-090 or similar
Wheelbase     1370mm (-J); 1380 (-K); 1365 (-L, -N & -R)
Weight     179kg (-J); 183kg (-K); 185kg (-L, -N & -R) (dry)
n/a (wet)
Fuel capacity     15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)


The Honda CBR400RR is often a Japanese domestic market small-capacity sport motorcycle introduced in 1988 being a further evolution from the popular CBR400R, which dated from 1986. The CBR400R and early CBR400RR models both carry the Model Number NC23, that makes the first a part of these bikes' Frame Numbers. Early NC23 was designated CBR400R and is also often known as Aero, Hurricane or Jellymould, since it shares its major design features along with the rest of the early CBR class of motorcycles, which included significantly rounded body shapes, whereas the later NC23 is designated CBR400RR and it is referred to as the Tri-arm, after its racing inspired braced swingarm.

However, the CBR400RR is definitely the most closely related of Honda's 400cc models for the CBR900RR or Fireblade combination of large-capacity sport motorcycles. The CBR400RR preceded the 900 cc (55 cubic inch) Fireblade by four model years, going through one major rework (signified by a new Gull-arm swing arm design plus a new Model Number, NC29), as well as some years of production in the new form before getting the FireBlade good name for the 1994 model year.

The CBR400RR models, therefore, include things like the later NC23 CBR400RR-J (1988) and CBR400RR-K (1989) models as well as the NC29 CBR400RR-L (1990 & 1991), -N (1992 & 1993) and -R (1994 onwards). The name Tri-Arm is shown around the CBR400RR-J's bodywork, together with Hurricane, nevertheless the CBR400RR-K dropped aforementioned designation.


The NC23 CBR400RR incorporates a standard extruded beam frame, the rear on the seat unit slopes forwards, and also the seat unit subframe seemingly separate from the principle chassis of the bike. The NC29 (exactly the -R models of which carry the FireBlade name) had several modifications to the frame. The principle rails were of your 'cranked' design, the seat support structure stood a larger rail that was welded towards frame, the rear of the tail section now were built with a slight recurve into it, plus the swingarm was handed a gull-wing shape on one side to present ground clearance to the exhaust link pipe. The bodywork was reshaped to comply with changing aesthetic tastes.


Developed mostly for younger Japanese riders, the 400 cc (24 cubic inch)[citation needed] engine still had enough capacity to drive the bike up to and including speed-limited 180 km/h (110 mph).The inline four cylinder engine produces pleasing power any place in its rev range, along with the bike is light and not too difficult to control. Beyond your Japanese domestic market the CBR400RR was available only to be a grey market import. Your little friend capacity with the engine and manageability on the whole package makes this bike your favourite of latest riders from every area the spot that the bike can be purchased.


The DOHC cam gear train engine through the NC23 was later utilized in the NC29 along with the CB400F Honda CB-1, aka NC27, a naked bike that's credited with inspiring the popular Honda 'Hornet' range.Even so the NC27 bears little mechanical resemblance to people machines and is also probably the first true factory streetfighter.






CBR400


Configuration: inline-four engine
Displacement: 399 cc (24.3 cubic inch)
Valve train: DOHC
Mass: 163 kg (360 lb)
Fuel capacity: 14.4 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 US gal)
Rider seat height: 770 mm (30 inches)
Overall length: 1,990 mm (78 inches)



   











First incarnation from the CBR400s came about in 1983 as being the CBR400F as a naked. The subsequent a couple of years, it came as semi and fully faired as the F3 Endurance. 1986 saw the fully faired CBR400R NC23 Aero released. The Aero was superseded the year after by the CBR400RR NC23 Hurricane, which featured the Tri-Arm braced swing arm. The last of the CBR400s entered the type of the CBR400RR NC29 FireBlade, featuring the Gull-Arm swing arm with production ending in 1994. The NC23 Inline 4 DOHC Cam Gear Train engine was carried over.

The NC23 is normally referred as the Tri-Arm along with the NC29 as being the Gull-Arm to distinguish relating to the two models.

The NC23 engine have also been utilized in the Honda CB-1 NC27.
The CBR400F premiered in December 1983. Several-valves per cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC inline-four engine had a rotational-speed valve stop mechanism "REV" (a prototype of Honda's VTEC system) that changed from two valves into four valves at 9,500 rpm.



Sunday, 29 January 2012

                                                            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.
                                                            CBR250

Manufacturer     Honda
Also referred to as     CBR250 (FG), (FG-YA), (H), (J), (K), (L), (N), (R), (R-II)
MC14, MC17, MC19, MC22
Production     1986–1996
Class        Sport bike
Engine      250 cc (15 cubic inch) 4-stroke, inline 4
Top speed     180–200 km/h (110–120 mph)[citation needed]
Power      40–45 PS (29–33 kW)[1]
Torque     23.5 N·m (17.3 ft·lbf) @ 11,500 rpm
Weight     approx 142 kg (310 lb)
                approx 157 kg (350 lb)

The CBR250 series of motorcycles was produced by Honda between 1986 and 1996. This is a lightweight sport bike having a six-speed gearbox and a 250 cc (15 cu in), four-cylinder, four-stroke engine capable of revving approximately 19,000 rpm. In 2011, Honda introduced the completely new CBR250R with a lower-revving, single-cylinder engine which revs as much as 10,500 rpm, stated in Thailand and marketed worldwide.

Initially these bikes were only sold new in Japan, and later the CBR250RR was sold new australia wide. Nevertheless they are located in any country worldwide. In countries that are fitted with a 250 cc learner capacity limit, the CBR250RR is just about the best 4-stroke bikes a learner is permitted to ride.[citation needed] The CBR250RR has six gears, and revs just below 9,000 rpm at 100 km/h (62 mph). The engine uses gear-driven cams.

The suspension for the bike was basic with non-adjustable front forks along with a rear monoshock with adjustment for preload only.

The CBR250RR(R) is recognized as the 'tri-colour' simply because that the majority of (and not all) on the official bikes were only available in that one colour pallette. Besides the engine restrictions, this model had several additional differences to its predecessors (L & N models). The bike had stronger low-beam headlights coupled to your new relay which has been automatically deactivated from the start/crank button within the handlebar. This changed the pinout on the switchgear and kill-switch. The carburettor rubber boots were smaller around the CBR250RR(R) compared to the imports.
                                                               CBR150


Manufacturer     Honda
Production     2002-present
Predecessor     Honda NSR 150
Class     Sports bike
Engine     150 cc DOHC 4-valve 4-stroke water-cooled
Power     18.98 PS @ 10,500 rpm
Torque     1.37 kgf-m @ 8,500 rpm
Transmission     6-speed
Suspension     Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Monoshock swingarm
Brakes     Disc (front and back)
Weight     281 Lbs. (dry)
Fuel capacity     10.0 l
Related     Honda CBR125R

The Honda CBR150R is really a 150 cc 4-stroke sport bike which is perhaps the Honda CBR series manufactured by APHonda, a Thai owned, Honda affiliated company established in 1986. Built since the successor on the 2-stroke Honda NSR 150, this bike has been bought in Thailand market starting from 2002 and the've been exported to many Asia country including Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia, some turning it into whilst far as South Africa. This bike is additionally been use within Junior Road Racing series(4-stroke) organized from the Motorcycle Road Race Development Association (MRRDA) nationwide and in Ladies Road Race organized by Motorcycle Federation of Japan (MFJ) since 2007

CBR125

Manufacturer    Honda
Production    2004-present
Predecessor    Honda NSR125
Class    Sports bike
Engine    125 cc SOHC 4-stroke water-cooled single
Power    10 kW (13 hp) @ 10000 rpm (claimed)
Torque    10.6 N·m (7.8 ft·lbf) at 8,250 rpm (claimed)
Transmission    6-speed manual
Brakes    Disc (front and back)
Tires    Front 80/90 17"; Rear 100/80 17"
Wheelbase    1,294 mm (50.9 in)
Dimensions    L 1,920 mm (76 in)
W 675 mm (26.6 in)
H 1,070 mm (42 in)
Seat height    776 mm (30.6 in)
Weight    n/a (dry)
127.3 kg (281 lb) (claimed) (wet)
Fuel capacity    10 l (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)



The CBR125 has been available since 2004 by Honda to make out a gap inside 125 cc market left from the discontinued Honda NSR125. It really is powered by way of liquid-cooled four-stroke, two-valve SOHC, single cylinder 124.7 cc engine using a claimed power rating of 10 kW (13 hp)
The models produced during these years resemble the CBR600RR and use a carburetor in the fuel system.
The Repsol color scheme has been around since 2005 and remained for the following year only because the CBR125RS5/6.


In 2007, the CBR125R received some major changes including fuel injection system and Honda extended the supply to Australia and Canada.

The 2007 model received new front fairings to resemble the design of the CBR600RR along with colour changes on the swing arm and front forks which can be now black.

Engine changes included PGM-FI: electronic fuel injection system, IACV (Idle Air Control Valve), which operates with the FI system, and HECS3 oxygen sensor to conform to EURO-3 regulations.