2016 Honda Cbr 250 R Repair Manual
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Ok, I've bought, what should I do now? First, congratulations & welcome to the club; first & foremost thing you need to do is read the owner's manual thoroughly. Atleast get to know what're the contents covered in the owner's manual, even if you cannot remember everything Q. Is the owner's manual available online in a downloadable format? Yes, pls click this Q.
Bored of reading manual; want to ride, what should I do? Your owner's manual is the bible for CBR 250R, just follow the instructions provided for riding Q. When I took the vehicle from delivery, there're some ODO clicked; was my CBR a test ride vehicle once?
Shouldn't it show 0? Ideally yes, but practically not; Very reason, they ride the bike to RTO for inspecting & applying registration. You're the best judge here for the fact that, calculate the distance from showroom to RTO & back; if there's anything super exceeding this number, then, your vehicle might've probably misused. Accept anything on reasonable run. As why as one should not tamper with the speedo (Thanks Icemang) Q. Could it be possible the dealer remove the ODO cable & reset to 0? The speedo/odo readings come from rear wheel of CBR without cables through sensor attached to ECU.
So its highly unlikely to tamper with ODO & even if they've to change the entire unit, its an expensive replacement. Can you explain overall features of my bike? Quote: HMSI 10W30 Engine oil is what Honda supplies & recommends to use for CBR 250R, cost around Rs 556 per liter. I've used this engine oil right from 9980 Km all way up to 34537 Km & have used in extreme heat (read around 45+ degree in AP) with extremely fast riding & the engine oil proved good. I started using Motul 300V Factory Line 10W40 from 34537 (as warranty expires) & it now reads 39075. The price of one liter of this engine oil was about Rs 830 & CBR consumes about 1.6-1.7 liter along with changing the engine oil filter. In the last 4.5K+ km, the following are my observation.
The gear shifts are certainly smoother be it upshift or down shift 2. When the first gear is engaged there's no loud noise with that huge chain movement; it's butter smooth 3. The engine is noticeably smoother 4. Helps to reach engine operational temperature quite soon, though at this point I cannot confirm if the engine oil has lower boiling point compared to 10W30 HMSI engine oil. I'm yet to test this engine oil in peak Summer in TN & AP, so I'm cannot confirm point #3 completely 6. There's no improvement or determent in the top speed or acceleration 7.
I'm yet to check the life (longevity or true oil change interval) of the engine oil My point is that, Motul 10W40 does almost the same job as that of HMSI 10W30, with improvements with engine being smooth & significant smoother on gear shifts. But Motul costs about 33% more per liter than the HMSI supplied 10W30 & it is certainly not value for the money. How can I identify if the engine is running rough?
It's easier said than done; for this one has to remember how the engine used to run earlier & keep it on a watch; try to complete the engine break in as soon as possible. The sooner you finish the better you can ride Q. So after 1000 Kms can I start riding in 150 Kmph?
Well, its upto one's discretion; for a better, long engine life, always follow the gradual increase/decrease when accelerating/slowing down. So ideally I should never ride in T.W.O?
Well you SHOULD sometimes ride in T.W.O; remember too much or lacking of anything always leads to suffocation. So when should I ride in T.W.O? Strict NO for the first 1000 Kms atleast; but after that, try occasional T.W.O or let's say REDLINE on every gear. Do this exercise on empty stretches for a distance of not more than 10-12 Kms Q.
Will REDLINING harm my engine? Anything overdone yes will harm the engine. The number 10-12 Kms is only a ballpark figure; if you're experienced, try to listen to the engine through all senses & you'll notice a minor stress (which is hard to notice generally). That is the moment you'll need to stop the redlining Q. Why can't I accelerate beyond certain RPM?
Is this normal? Perfectly normal. Accelerating beyond certain limit on RPM damages the engine temporarily or permanently & hence manufacturers have identified a safe RPM limit beyond which the ECU cuts off the fuel preventing any damages to the engine.
The bike has more torque, can I shift from 1 to 3 or 3 to 5 etc? Though there's no hard & fast rule, remember, this is a very very bad riding style; always follow linear gear shifts whether you're shifting up or down Q. I don't feel the front brake are quite effective on my STD model; what should I do? Yes, CBR STD has a little inadequate front brakes, at high speeds only, because of the design of the uneven piston sizes manufactured by BYBRE & the non sintered brake pads; to improvise this a little bit.
Learn to ride at speeds optimal with respect to the right gear B. Learn to shift down the gears when reducing the speeds & refrain from holding the clutch when you're only applying the brake & not shifting the gear C. Switch to DOT4 brake oil from any reputed manufacturer Q. What is this 2 piston, 3 piston on the caliper?
Pls see the below picture; the numbers you see 16 & 7 are the pistons inside the caliper making them 3 pistons. Both 16's get actuated when the front lever is engaged; the 7 gets engaged when the rear brake is engaged. This is C-ABS. If you exclude #7 from this caliper, that becomes the CBR STD Q. I heard something about CBR 250R being recalled?
What does that mean to me? Please go through (Thanks Sudeepnbr) Please register your vehicle with this link for replacement; the excerpts from the link says. Quote: It has come to the Company’s notice that there may be a possibility of limited ineffectiveness in front brakes application in the standard variant of CBR 250R. But this concern does not impact the overall braking functionality and effectiveness of front and rear brakes under normal riding conditions. As a responsible manufacturer, Honda will voluntarily replace the “Front Brake Master Cylinder Assembly” in your vehicle, irrespective to the Warranty status of the vehicle. We would like to request you to make an advance booking of your vehicle to avoid any inconvenience.
The problem will be resolved for all affected vehicles free of cost & doesn’t affect ABS equipped Honda CBR250R motorcycles. What can I expect in this recall? Here's a small write-up as what one can expect. Quote: Q - What're the parts that are replaced?
- The Master cylinder - The piston that goes inside (spring, dust cover & the pushrod) - 100 ml Dot 3 brake oil Q - Why are they getting replaced? - It looks like Honda received several complaints that the front brake gets jammed up & they've identified the issue with this kit & hence the replacement Q - How long does this process take?
- The actual job doesn't take more than 30 minutes if done dedicated Q - What does this job involved? - Remove the front brake lever - Remove the piston kit - Remove the master cylinder from the connecting hose - Attach the new master cylinder to the connecting hose - Attach the piston kit between the brake lever & the master cylinder & tighten - Bleed the drain bolt at the end of caliper kit & remove the airlock in the brake unit using the provided 100 ml DOT3 brake oil Q - Can I experience a significant improvement in the braking? - It's more of personal experience. I didn't experience anything better.
Q - Do I need to return my old parts? - Yes, the old parts has to be returned Q - Do they open a job card for this? - Yes, it's mandatory to open a job card for this? Q - Any other precautions to be taken? - Do not allow the ASC to fill any other DOT3 brake oil from any other can. Use the DOT3 fluid from the can is provided along with the recall kit - Call up & book an appointment with the ASC before you visit, otherwise you may be denied to get the work done immediately - Ensure that the airlock is completely bleeded from the entire front brake assembly otherwise you're likely to experience sponginess in your braking. Take a short spin around & check the effectiveness of your front brake.
Worst case, it has to be of the same stage before changing this M/C kit Q - Can I use DOT4 instead of DOT3 - Yes, provided your ASC does that for you Q - Is there any harm using DOT4 instead of DOT3 - No, it only improves the braking Q. Can I switch to FS engine oil after my first service or is there any specific number of Kms before the change? Yes you can start using FS from day 1 Q.
What engine oil is to be used on CBR? Don't worry on all these things; but for your knowledge, 10W-30 Fully Synthetic (FS) engine oil is to be used which will be available at your HMSI ASC. There are two types of 10W30 oil, GREY can which is mineral &. Use the FS (Thanks hifisharu) Q.
How many litres of engine oil should I use? Again, don't worry on all these, but for your knowledge, 1.4L w/o oil filter, 1.6L with engine oil filter & 1.9L when overhauling. Quantity doesn't actually matter, just ensure that the engine oil level is between the min & max mark found on the glass window of RHS of your motorcycle (clutch side) by mounting the bike on a paddock Q. Where can I get a paddock? Paddock should be available at any HMSI ASC; price.please check with them; they should cost approximately Rs 3200 or so. Can I change my rear suspension setting?
Yes you can with the provided C kind of tool; turning clockwise from top is hardest & viceversa is softest. Ensure to do this from LHS of the bike.
You're more encouraged to get this done at HMSI ASC if you're a first time user. I'm hearing a additional noise from the engine; what should I do? Its more or like the noise from tappets, you'll need to check the valve clearance level & may need to change the SHIM accordingly. Visit your HMSI ASC. Please DO NOT keep riding with that sound as it is bound to leave the engine in a expensive damaged in course of time. It is not always the valve clearances, one member reported issues with timing chain too. So, the moment you hear something abnormal from your engine, please visit your nearest HMSI ASC.
What is that SHIM thing I keep hearing? Go through this post on (Thanks PSR Ji) or the or Q. Does that mean can I or can I change the SHIM myself? If (IF) you're able to get hold of SHIM from your ASC (It can be done depending upon your rapport with ASC or order through ebay), yes, you can do it by yourself.
Pls see as how to get this done. I'm not feeling confident with my ASC can I change to a different ASC where I feel they're competent enough? I'm from so & so location, tell me some competent ASC in my locality?
Please note, these are the summary observed from owner's experience Ananda Honda, Bangalore, Zabi & Ramu (Pretty decent folks) Saphire Honda, Bangalore, Zeeshan Vihaan Honda, Thane, Abdul Om Sai Honda, Charkop, Kandivali, Sameer Didar Honda, Chennai, Rajasekhar JSP Honda, Chennai, Rajesh Q. After repeatedly reporting the issues my ASC is not resolving my issues. How can I escalate the issue? First talk to the supervisor, then to the CRM & then to the GM of the service center before shooting an email to Q. What is the RED color pipe that is hanging beneath the mono suspension? Should I do anything?
A crankcase ventilation system is a way for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase; there's nothing to worry & every motorcycle has this. Just don't worry on this Q. I feel there's a hole in my exhaust because I feel the exhaust throw beneath the vehicle in addition to rear A. There's a small hole between the exhaust pipe & silencer. This is a provision for water to be vented out incase it gets through the silencer. This is normal. What is the air pressure to be maintained on the bike?
29 for front & rear when riding Solo, 29/33 when riding with pillion. This information is available on the swing arm on the LHS (gear shift side); on cold temperatures Q. What is tank pad? Do I need to use it?
Will it affect anything? It's purpose is to keep the belt buckles and zippers from scratching the paint immediately in front of the seat. It doesn't affect warranty, dynamics or anything for that matter. Ensure to use a high quality tank pad to prevent it from peeling off automatically from the tank or spoiling the paint.
Thanks The Stig Q. Where can I buy a reliable tank pad in India?
Though not advocating, these are some stores where one can buy anywhere in India - & Q. Can I stick them myself or should I take my bike to Pune/Mumbai? If you can ride a CBR 250R, then you can stick it yourself; stick the pad from bottom most position nearly touching the seat & move upwards. Can I remove the front number plate myself? Though not adviced, yes you can at your own risk of answerable to law. Pls see this.
(Thanks hifisharu) Q. Is there a Daytime Running Light (DRL)? Can I ride with my parking lights turned ON? Is that violating the law?
Will it drain my battery soon? Yes you can ride with parking lights turned ON, its not law violation; ensure that you don't leave the bike unattended by turning ON the parking lights for prolonged periods (say more than 5-10 mins) Q. The engine heat fries my thighs, what should I do? Either get used to it or wear riding pants. As long as the temp bar on the console stays 3 or less, everything is fine Q. I hear a minor tick tick sound after the engine is switched off after every ride. What's the problem?
Nothing; that's engine contraction sound found in any 4 stroke IC engine Q. Does my bike have a open or closed loop fuel injection? CBR has closed loop fuel injection; more about open & closed loop Q. My CBR is ABS equipped; can I change to any tire, any brand, any tread pattern or any size?
The stock size of rear is 140/70 R17; you can change to any brand, any tread pattern, but never change to any size other than the specified stock size for a very simple reason it leads to speedo error & in ABS it leads to poor braking. Be it ABS or STD, stick to OE size only. Are the Gear shift & Brake pedal adjustable? Get in touch with your ASC for this.
If you're a DIY person, then follow at discretion to adjust the gear shift pedal (Thanks thefastestindian) The brake lever can also be adjusted as mentioned in or get in touch with your ASC (Thanks samarth14feb) Q. Why's the speedo cable missing in the front? CBR 250R is equipped with electronic sensor to guage the speed of the vehicle at the crankcase (Thanks dreamseller) Q. How good are the paint protectors, Teflon coating?
Can I get it done? Absolute worthless, unless you're getting paint protection film from 3M or Oxford U.K. Currently 3M PPF can be done at Bangalore. When doing a break-in the engine, how far can I ride in one day? And how much rest should I give to the engine? There's no limit; you can run your engine even for 24 hours, just that give adequate rest, say about 5-10 min for every 50-75 kms. What're the benefits of CBR 250R club membership card?
Card entitles you to get some useless 5-10% discount vouchers at CCD, Naturals family saloon etc; it also entitles to get CBR spares with 5% discount for the 1st year from the date of purchase. Please shed some light on monsoon precautions A. Keep your chain always lubed as open chains are prone to rust - Keep your ignition, side lock & fuel tank cap always clean by spraying WD40 or equivalent (water repellent + light lube) unless you're happy to pay Rs 14000 + tax for ignition key set - If you're a DIY person, wax the exteriors to repel water to an extent (though it gets dirty) - Keep your tire pressure checked almost everyday as Conti's are well known to slip even in dry tarmac until they reach operational temperature. So in rains, they're more prone to skid Q. I'm unable to lift my CBR after a fall, is that something that I need additional hand to help? Pls do not try the conventional technique of lifting CBR 250R after a fall, its quite dangerous & one of the owner had spine issues after doing so.
Instead f when you lift heavy motorcycles (Thanks Bluevolt) Questions on Touring in CBR 250R Q. How easy or difficult is it to fit saddle bags/tank bags/tail bags? See for tank bag (Thanks darkknight) See for saddle bag (Thanks rachitkohli) Pls await for tailbag from yours truly Note - Friends, if you feel that any other points are to be added, feel free to add your pointers in this thread. I'm in the process of changing my rear/front tire; can you lend some education please? The front tire size is 110/70R17 & the rear is 140/70R17. One strong word of advice is.
DO NOT change from the stock size for engineering reasons. Currently the tires are supplied by the following manufacturers. My Wings Honda, Pune, Kothrud Reviews Given my bike many times for different things. Had put this on the other forum (xBhp); posting it here again for the sake of benefits to members here. Compare Ninja 250R Vs CBR 250R in short A. Both cannot be compared as both offers two different variety in 250cc segment; both are superior in their own way. If Ninja 250R yields less FE & has excellent top speed, then CBR has better FE & less top end compared to Ninja 250R Q.
Other than the price difference & top speed, where does CBR score over Ninja? FE, good RVM's, lower maintenance cost, wide spread ASC, VFM, good offroader, has pass light, modern technology. Here's the list of 18 patents that Honda has filed with respect to CBR 250R Q. Other than the price difference where does Ninja score over CBR? Top speed, world's best selling 250cc motorcycle, good customer service, better quality, less niggling issues, Highway king of 250, has DRL Read additional reviews on from a xBhpian JAKRAP Q.
What is the top speed of CBR? On any given day & condition it can do 135-137 Kmph (without crouching).
Anything above this speed are on favourable conditions. However few have experienced upto 170 solo & 146 pillion on speedo. Just to shut all the controversies, - (Thanks thefastestindian) Q.
Can I smoke out cars? Depends on 3 things; what car, how expert you're with the bike & what kind of person is driving the car; in a nutshell, yes, it has some serious power to smoke out most hatches. But internet reviews & Youtube videos show more than 150; are you guys more in expertise than they are? How authentic are those posts?
They claim a stock, how do you know they aren't modded? Anyway you believe what you want; its better to be less optimistic & get exactly or more than what you expected rather than disappointments & regrets. Alright, what is the cruising speed? It depends what you want to call as cruising speed; it can keep doing 120/7500, 130/8100 or 135/8400 RPM all day Q.
Well right.but.can you add some numbers on cruising? At 6th gear, here's the RPM/Kmph on speedo 5000/80, 6000/96, 7000/112, 7500/120, 8000/128, 8500/136, 9000/144; Math is simple, RPM/100.1.6.
If its 5000 RPM, then its 50mph, 8000 RPM is 80mph Q. Can I use CBR 250R as a weekend ride or for daily use? No hard & fast rule; all depends on the moolah. Whether you ride 5 Kms or 50 Kms a day, you need to fill in fuel & service accordingly; running goes up cost goes up. On a weekend group ride, can I keep up with a Ninja 250R? Well think about this - What happens when Rossi rides a Ninja 250R & you ride a 600rr? Who's first to finish the checker flag?
Does CBR have DRL (Daylight Running Light) A. I heard C250R's engine is not smooth as CBR 150R; is that true? Well, if smooth engine is your priority, then opt for CBR 150R; point is, 150R's engine construction is bucket type valves compared to the traditional rocker arms in CBR 250R, so naturally 150R will be smoother. Pls don't compare a 150cc segment to this one or even R15 for that matter. C250R's engine has more grunt due to the high torque it develops due to its 55mm stroke; but for sure its way smoother for its single cylinder class. Should I use regular fuel or premium fuel?
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Do I get premium fuel on highways? Per the current BS3/4 standards, RON 91 is the fuel standard available in the entire country on all good fuel station where they're not adulterated. RON 91 is just fine with CBR, using Speed 97 from BPCL is negligibly better. More about RON & (Thanks PSR Ji) Q.
What about the fuel from SHELL? Well what about it?
It's 91 RON too & their premium fuel is also 91 RON just that it has additives like rust protection Q. What is the FE? Depends on riding style. Most people get about 30/31 Kmpl on speeds around 115-120 Kmph; lower speeds give you more FE; again, this is based on riding skills too. What is the fuel tank capacity? We need more fuel in reserve in FI engine isn't it?
How much is it? Around 13 litres for full tank; Yes so as to cool the fuel pump & submerged; 3 litres in reserve Q. So usable is 10 litres & how much does a full tank yield in highway? You can expect a safe range between 250-275 Kms on excessive speeds; however several owner's have posted their range to be 300 Kms on sane high speeds. Hello.your math is wrong; 275/10 is only 27.5 Kmpl A. Well, that is the worst FE with Throttle.Wide.Open; if you ride sane high speeds (speeds around 130ish & remember the point on how fast you get there), your FE goes up to 290 Kms range. Is that 3 litres to be maintained in strict?
What happens if I use a little here & there? No hard & fast rule for the 3 litres; but remember, you empty the tank, you fry the fuel pump & land up in expensive repairs that may or may not be covered under warranty for negligence. There's no reserve knob? What is the indication for refueling?
The (Thanks Sheel) has fuel indicator bar; more bars indicate more fuel & blinking single bar indicates refuel; these symptoms are for a lazy rider. Is it difficult to read the meter console when riding? Ridiculously easy to read the speed, fuel guage & temperature bar, take about a second or so to read the time & ODO on very high speeds; lower the speeds everything is easy. What is your take on vibrations? For a single cylinder 250cc, the vibrations are ok, but its upto one, how they want to take it. There's a noticable vibration even at idle which is 1500 (+-100) RPM. Optimally more speed & less vibes are felt between 120-126 Kmph.
It sure doesn't vibrate to make you go numb or push you down Q. Is rattling a common problem with CBR? Not really unless one rides carefully; going fast is different from how fast you get there; if you ride like there's no time, then you'll have to spend time & $$$ on fixing the rattles. If you're little careful on how fast you get to the max, then the rattles & loose fairings are bound to occur on long intervals. I read a lot about quality issues, bike not looking big, rusting, paint peels, rusted coneset, loose fairings, tire issues, engine seizure & visible weld marks (if you've read that) what's your take on it? You probably are not spending much time reading the latest reviews; all these issues have been taken care.
Even if it does, they're replacable under warranty which is 2 years or 32K kms which is second highest (Karizma which is 40000 Kms or 3 years Thanks AboveAll) on any motorcycle in India. Can I extend my warranty? Yes, extended warranty is available with the dealer for a very nominal price.
Ask your dealership clearly before booking the bike. More information.
Thanks mantrig, team-bhp Q. CBR is not as flickable as R15 is this true? Yes it is; if you want flickable machine, then R15 is best; however, the flickable riding style was built on the R-15 & is always relative. There's no point comparing 2 bikes from 2 different segments, either change the riding style or don't upgrade. Should I buy a STD or C-ABS?
If you can spend the additional 30K, go for C-ABS, its worthy Q. I never ride on wet roads, is C-ABS still better than STD? Yes; the 3 pot C-ABS is better than 2-pot STD Q. What is the life of brake pad on CBR?
It depends primarily on how much brakes are applied; there're users who've reported a pad life change as low as 3-4K Kms & as high as over 14K Kms Q. I hear the brakes aren't that great on STD A. Yes, combined with the lack of bit in the front & soft front suspension, the brakes aren't that sharp. Better opt for C-ABS Q.
Can I buy a STD & fix the ABS later A. No; even if possible, don't do it Q. How is Honda's ASC? Most of them sucks a big time; build a positive rapport with them if you want some personalized attention Q.
Does my CBR get serviced along with Activa? Yes & no; Yes when there's no sufficient space at your ASC; No because, HMSI has instructed every ASC to build a separate bay area with tool kit for servicing CBR. All newly upcoming ASC's & few existing are getting equipped themselves for servicing CBR Q. I hear Honda ASC doesn't stock up adequate spares, is that true? It depends on the city, ASC & what spares one is looking for.
While it is true that some of the ASCs don't stock up adequate, but most ASC's in tier I & II cities stock up basic spares for regular servicing Q. The horn is not loud A. No matter how loud is your horn, you cannot change people's attitude on road; either improve your riding skills. Remember improving your riding skills is better than improving your honking skills Q. I hear that the suspensions are very soft & not good for cornering, is that true? CBR 250R is not a track machine; if you want to improve cornering skills, buy R15 or Ninja 250R. That said, CBR 250R is close to sports touring; the softest setting, though is little bumpy, is best suited on heavy potholed roads.
I hear that Conti-Go tires have lots of issues A. Yes, there were cut marks appearing on the tires on the first batch, but Conti-Go has fixed them on the newer batch bikes. Those tires can be replaced under warranty. What if I get the cut marks on tire?
The dealer HAS to replace it for you under warranty from the tire manufacturer & you'll have to pay it on pro-rata basis Q. Does CBR 250R have tubeless tires? What is the benefit? How about handling puncture? Slow air leaks & easy to fix air loss in case of puncture as wheels don't need to be removed Q.
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How long does the tires last? The stock tire should last about 14-15K kms for rear; however, not many have changed their stock tire so far, so its hard to even range Q. Can I fill Nitrogen? How comfortable is the forward slanting riding position? Its quite comfortable; get used to it & you'll love it Q. Does Ninja 250R & CBR 250R have the same riding posture? Theoretically no as CBR's have 1 degree upward from Ninja; practically, there's no difference.
Will I develop back pain & wrist pain? First of all, one of the basics on motorcycling is to remain fit, if you're not physically fit enough, one is bound to develop all physical issues even with Honda Goldwing. To answer it straight, if you're not used to forward leaning riding posture, yes, you're bound to develop wrist pain for first few 100 Kms. But there're people who've taken CBR to length & breadth of this country. Can I raise the handle bar?
Yes you can; fellow xBhpian icemang has done it. See this post - Q.
The exhaust note is not up to the mark A. Can I take CBR to Leh/Ladakh A. Fellow xBhpian Kurtrules have taken it to Leh/Ladakh -.
The only limitation is you Q. Ok, its a city bike, nice on highways, how good is it to do off-roading too? Comfortably; you can even jump over a wall, the only limitation is you Q. Is it a good bike for stunting? No one has tried it so far or posted their experience on this; you're welcome to try & pls don't forget to share you experience Q. I hear that the radiator often gets lot of dirt when ridden in rains, what can I do? Nothing or clean up; or extend the fenner with a plastic sheet for about 2 inches in the bottom or make a radiator cover like this.
Fellow xBhpian MetalManiac did a simple DIY that can be found or MadBiker's DIY Q. What is the service cost? Oil filter around Rs 250; Engine 10W-30 FS Rs 550 per litre, you'll need 1.5 lts; disc pads Rs 600 (STD) & 2K (ABS); any regular usage, it doesn't cost more than 2-3K per paid service Q.
What is the service interval? Per manual, every 6000 Kms or 6 months; in real time, 4500-5000 Kms or 6 months. I've parking problem & security issues A. Are there any side boxes available for CBR? Look (Thanks appugodara) Q. You quite say easily to take a test ride, but the bike at dealership is worse, how can I make a call?
There're multiple dealership in your city; if you're in a lower tire city, quite obvious you only have one dealership; if you're serious about your purchase, approach the Manager of the showroom, talk to them polite, tell them how serious is your purchase & ask them to give you a bike in good condition for test ride on a convenient day. If they still don't budge, shoot an email to HMSI customer care.
If all this fails, ask for a test ride from any xBhpian. Quite obvious that your reputation depends for such things. Do I need any special training to ride the bike?
No; not really. But its good if you train yourself Q. Can I buy a CBR 250R as my first bike? Yes, get yourself equipped & spend more time understanding the bike Q. Sounds fantastic, now help me with color A. For now there're only 3 colors, RED, BLACK & HRC. RED is quite common & fast moving, BLACK is very attractive to both eyes & dust.
Few call HRC as ambulance color, go for it if you like. Its all personal choice Q. I need a loan for the bike, what's the procedure? Your best bet it to move your lazy butt & approach the bank. The more you spend time, the better deal you work out.
Anyway, to begin with you'll need address proof, photo, photo identity proofs, 6-12 months bank account statement. How about fixing a HID, loud exhaust, increase the top speed, upsize the tire, replacement ECU, make it 33 Bhp A. Dude.put your money on good quality riding gear, ride it for a while until the warranty expires & then think about mods. Most importantly.buy the bike first. How good is the O-Ring chain? Do I need to buy a paddock, maintain the chain myself? The front fenner is small.so.
What is the run-in I should follow Moto man or as per owner's manual? Can I fit a 12V adapter? Dude.just go buy the bike, don't keep worrying on these things!!! Should I buy a Duke or CBR Q.
Isn't the RE 500 offering the same or more power than C250R? Its up to you what you want to buy; fully faired sports bike (C250R) or naked looking bike D200/RE 500; RE is classified more of thumper than naked/sport bike & an established touring motorcycle. Wait a minute; what is the crap about touring, street looking, sport tourer, track machine? Why're you confusing further? This one explains all in one nutshell!!! High end Scooter/Scooterette; d. Dirt bike; g.
Dirt/Stunting bike; h. How comfortable is this bike?
I'm 5.xx, 6.xx weight Y, is it comfortable for me? How easy is it to ride in a bumper to bumper traffic? None of us are that expert to asses the analyze the comfort level with height & weight nor anyone knows astrology for that matter; just get out of the couch, approach your nearest dealer & request for a test ride. D200 makes the same output as that of C250R, isn't D200 superior? Again wrong comparison on segments because both bikes serves different purpose altogether. On what criteria should I opt Duke or CBR? Buy DUKE if, you were like to short strokes & fast revving engines; more of street looking bike, love stiffer suspension.
Opt for CBR if you love more of relaxed top speeds; sports bike; soft suspension which is suited on potholed roads. For more on KTM Duke 200, pls refer DUKE 200 ownership reviews.
Q CBR 150R makes top speed of 145 from internet sources & you say C250R makes almost the same speeds, so why C250R? Choice is yours; but remember, C250R is a different segment; comparing C150R with R15 makes perfect sense. If internet sources say CBR 150R does 145, the same internet sources say 250R does 170. Better way is to try out someone bike, if you're so skeptical about top speeds. I've a question on CBR 250R that's not here A. Feel free to ask Note - Friends, if you feel that any other points are to be added, feel free to add your pointers in this thread. Many thanks for this superb comparison.
One thing I want to point out is that I had taken my Apache RTR180 to Leh. I never had back problems but sure I had a swollen thumb and sore wrist. Reason- Because of the bent forward position every time your front tyre hits a pothole or a projecting rock/stone your handlebar directly transfers this to your wrist which is already pre-loaded with some part of your body weight because of the bent forward position. So regarding riding position I would suggest a Honda Unicorn or a GS150R or all 100cc bikes.
And its not that the above things only happen in Leh. Wherever there are bad roads your wrist will pain as described above. So its not that it all depends upon a riders physical fitness alone but it also depends upon the riding/seating position of a bike. How about fixing a HID, loud exhaust, increase the top speed, upsize the tire, replacement ECU, make it 33 Bhp A.
Dude.put your money on good quality riding gear, ride it for a while until the warranty expires & then think about mods. Most importantly.buy the bike first. How good is the O-Ring chain? Do I need to buy a paddock, maintain the chain myself? The front fenner is small.so. What is the run-in I should follow Moto man or as per owner's manual?
Can I fit a 12V adapter? Dude.just go buy the bike, don't keep worrying on these things!!! Overall a great compilation, but with all due respect, I think these questions quoted above should not be dismissed off like that. It is of practical use to know if the bike comes with a main stand or provision for one, or not. The most common answer is 'sportbikes like CBR1000RR and R-1 don't have main stands either, will you decide not to buy one because of that' isn't helpful and totally accurate since, the CBR1100XX did have a main stand, and some other sport-tourers still do. Pure sportbikes don't, only to save weight but some owners might still want the option to fit one. Ditto with HID, it's useful to know how good the electrical susbsystem is, for HID or high watt compatibility.
P220s have been reported where the BCU makes HID operation inconsistent. Perhaps some bikes come with 12V charging points ( in India only a few scooters, but elsewhere some bikes do have charging points. ) ( 1) Thanks. CBR is not as flickable as R15 is this true? Yes it is; if you want flickable machine, then R15 is best; however, the flickable riding style was built on the R-15 & is always relative. There's no point comparing 2 bikes from 2 different segments, either change the riding style or don't upgrade. Suspension & wheelbase.
You win in off-road & bad road. Loose a bit on corners (& braking if I may add) Mine, Vaibhav & Doc's bike along with maybe few others are early '11 manufactured (mine is March '11) and touch-wood no issues to report. Great compilation and a great thanks to aargee for putting up this on TBHP. CBR250R has made news for all good reasons and is surely an eyecatcher. People do compare it with R15 and Ninja250, but I feel it is a segment between these two.
I mean if you are hell bound on buying a Ninja and know what it means to own a Ninja, I bet you will never wanna buy a CBR250R. R15 and CBR250R get comparable only because of the nearness of the price tag. If you can extend your budget, you might liketo buy a CBR.
Of course now with the introduction of CBR150R, competition has heated up. But nonetheless, an FAQ on bikes like these is just great. You always don't need a review, just a few questions before making up your mind. What is the top speed of CBR?
On any given day & condition it can do 135-137 Kmph (without crouching). Anything above this speed are on favourable conditions. However few have experienced upto 170 solo & 146 pillion on speedo.
Just to shut all the controversies, - (courtesy thefastestindian) Did some really good speeds the other day and the needle was still climbing but I spotted a car nearly 50 miles away so slowed down. My guess is that the speeds are dependent on rider weight, skill and other conditions. Another thing I really liked was its stability in crosswinds. Between Wayanad and Mysore, encountered rather stiff crosswinds and my friend was really struggling to keep his RTR going above 60.
I on the otherhand was going over 90 without issues except that my neck was fighting hard to keep my head erect so you can guess winds must have been pretty strong. Pretty impressive on the part of bike considering I am really new to biking(my first bike and just completed 2500kms).