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asp_125
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 08:44 AM
http://powersports.honda.com/2011/cbr250r.aspx

I like it.this bodes well for the 250 class grids. Can suzuki and yamaha be far behind?

Sean
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 08:50 AM
Holy shiny exhaust, batman!

Nick_Ninja
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 08:52 AM
Good for the munchkin crowd too! :up:

DucWise
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:12 AM
Interesting configuration :think:

"The all-new lightweight sport bike is powered by a liquid-cooled and fuel-injected 249 cc single with twin cams and four valves. Claimed output is 26 hp with torque peaking at 17 lb-ft."

http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2851/80/

SOCAL4LIFE!!
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:18 AM
So will this qualify for the 250cc class or is it only Ninja's?

edj
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:29 AM
Pretty wimpy if classed with real 250s... TZRs, RGVs, NSRs, RS, etc.

R1NORI
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:41 AM
Yes will it?
Scott?



So will this qualify for the 250cc class or is it only Ninja's?

asp_125
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:53 AM
Currently, only kawasaki ninjas afaik, but post this to the mra forum and see?

Bueller
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 09:53 AM
So will this qualify for the 250cc class or is it only Ninja's?
looks to be similar HP output and no other real advantages but being a single it might be slower on the long straights. Plus there will not be much aftermarket support, but it'll be interesting to see what happens, I say let 'em run!


Pretty wimpy if classed with real 250s... TZRs, RGVs, NSRs, RS, etc.

Apples and oranges.

Mother Goose
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:01 AM
So will this qualify for the 250cc class or is it only Ninja's?
They're already talking about it.

http://forums.mra-racing.org/viewtopic.php?t=11990

OUTLAWD
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:07 AM
ugh...the hideous viffer took a hideous 1/4L dump

R1NORI
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:11 AM
The fuel injection might be too much advantage



looks to be similar HP output and no other real advantages but being a single it might be slower on the long straights. Plus there will not be much aftermarket support, but it'll be interesting to see what happens, I say let 'em run!



Apples and oranges.

asp_125
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:26 AM
If not the spec 250 class they can still run in LWGP

dirkterrell
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:53 AM
More chatter about it:

http://superbikeplanet.com/2010/Oct/101027cbr250.htm

http://superbikeplanet.com/image/archive/11cbr.jpg

I like the look. Might be time to dump the Gixxer and go 250 racing...

Dirk

dirkterrell
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 10:58 AM
In black:

http://images.psndealer.com/dealersite%2Fimages%2Fnewvehicles%2F2011%2Fnv20997 6_0.jpg

Dirk

Bueller
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 11:36 AM
I like the look. Might be time to dump the Gixxer and go 250 racing...

Dirk

Yea baby!

Sleev
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 12:35 PM
:cool:
do the new ninjas have ABS too?

it doesn't say on the kawi site

Pharmgirl
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 12:36 PM
WANT!!!!!!! :hump::hump::hump:

Time to get on the waiting list!

Ricky
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 12:36 PM
Very nice. I wonder what they'll price it at.

Scored51
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 03:22 PM
Pretty wimpy if classed with real 250s... TZRs, RGVs, NSRs, RS, etc.

Sorry, no 2 smokers in the class. Regardless, the CBR is still eligible for LWGP as stated, Colorado Class, SuperTwins GTU without allowing it into the spec 250 class. Hope this helps someone decide to show up and race!

MetaLord 9
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 03:25 PM
Interesting...I wonder how light you'd be able to get that thing...

R1NORI
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 03:48 PM
:cool:
do the new ninjas have ABS too?

it doesn't say on the kawi site

No ABS on Kawi
ABS only an option on the CBR

asp_125
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 04:00 PM
Very nice. I wonder what they'll price it at.

It's a Honduh, it'll be priced way above what a 250 should be. :D

asp_125
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 04:02 PM
Only red/silver and black.. too bad for Dirk. It ought to be available in the following (Thailand) scheme

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/news/102010-honda-cbr150r-1.jpg

FZRguy
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 11:11 PM
I like it.....hope the others follow.

dirkterrell
Wed Oct 27th, 2010, 11:17 PM
Only red/silver and black.. too bad for Dirk. It ought to be available in the following (Thailand) scheme

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/news/102010-honda-cbr150r-1.jpg

If they offered that here, it'd already be in my garage. :D

Dirk

dirkterrell
Thu Oct 28th, 2010, 11:08 AM
Another shot of a RWB paint scheme:


http://www.nieuwsmotor.nl/images/stories//nieuws/oktober_2010/2011_Honda-CBR250R/Honda_CBR250R_2011_7.jpg

Titus
Thu Oct 28th, 2010, 05:05 PM
In addition to racing, I think this will be great for those new to the sportbike scene, plus shorter people, & the wimmenz

Bueller
Thu Oct 28th, 2010, 05:14 PM
If they offered that here, it'd already be in my garage. :D

Dirk

No reason to offer a red white and blue scheme in the US. :confused:

brennahm
Thu Oct 28th, 2010, 05:51 PM
I like the second RWB paint scheme better. Cool bike...but I only have room for one underpowered moto in the garage and that spot is taken.

Ghost
Thu Oct 28th, 2010, 06:23 PM
Neat.

And I bet it would be fun to race, but I'm thinking the Ninja is probably "faster" (relatively speaking :p).

Odd that the US-spec Ninja still doesn't get FI like it's global-market versions.

Vellos
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 12:30 AM
Nice. I'd consider one if I get into racing. But for now, no monies.

Think
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 07:25 AM
Why would they make it look like the Viffer and not the CBR...

CaneZach
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 08:37 AM
Why would they make it look like the Viffer and not the CBR...

Agreed! Like Dave said earlier, the hideous VFR took a dump and this is what was swirling around the bowl. The one thing I like about the current Ninjtte is that it looks like a Ninja.

PinkGixx26
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 10:09 AM
I like the black one.
Wish my little Ninja was fuel injected.
Hope Yamaha releases a 250......Yamaha R2...heeheehee!

csmith
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 09:25 PM
Why would they make it look like the Viffer and not the CBR...

Probably thinking/hoping people will flock to something that looks different. They did pull that off with this and the VFR, it does look.."different". In a spaceship sort of way.

Sarge
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 11:34 PM
I want!

For the, er, wife!

Any word on pricing just yet?

Ghost
Fri Oct 29th, 2010, 11:59 PM
Why would they make it look like the Viffer and not the CBR...

Because that's the new look for the CBR family.

I'm willing to bet the 2012 600RR will look more like the 250 than it will the current bike.

The current CBR1000RR has a similar look now, and it's also due for a facelift in 2012...

Bueller
Wed Dec 1st, 2010, 05:58 PM
http://powersports.honda.com/2011/cbr250r.aspx

Prices are released

Same as the Ninja

Wrider
Wed Dec 1st, 2010, 06:54 PM
Interesting....
Your move Kawasaki.

Sleev
Wed Dec 1st, 2010, 07:40 PM
I noticed it wasn't listed in the "2011 Buyers Guide" of Sport Rider.

asp_125
Wed Dec 1st, 2010, 08:07 PM
$4K for the standard version.... right up there with the Ninjette. Interesting to see who's gonna win.

Bueller
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 06:35 AM
Ninja=faster=win

Actually looks like this will force the prices down on the Ninja's. They were selling for $4300-4500 in 2010

Snowman
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 11:58 AM
Hmm do I hear the rumblings of wanting to race them with the Ninja 250's?

Sarge
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 12:02 PM
It's a toss-up, Ninja has more HP, but is carbed and heavier, Honda has more torque, but is fuel injected and lighter.

I dunno, I still want one. For the wife, of course ;)

Think
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 01:22 PM
Because that's the new look for the CBR family.

I'm willing to bet the 2012 600RR will look more like the 250 than it will the current bike.
That is really unfortunate. The 08 and up 1000RR grew on me, but I hate the look of the new Viffers. I still think the 06-07 1000RR's and the 07-present 600RR's are some of the best looking bikes out there.

MetaLord 9
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 01:28 PM
It's a toss-up, Ninja has more HP, but is carbed and heavier, Honda has more torque, but is fuel injected and lighter.
I think it comes down to what you want it for. If you're just looking for a beginner bike, they'll both do fine and the carbed, heavier bike might even be more forgiving for throttle mistakes. In the end, they're both 250's and Honda wanted to get into that market since Kawasaki was basically unchallenged and Honda is much, much larger.

Hopefully it'll drive the price of entry down on motorcycling and increase the appeal of "learning" bike.

Sarge
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 01:58 PM
I'm looking at it for 2 reasons:

1. wife has never ridden, period, and 2. my RSV doesn't get 75 MPG, more like 30. Plus, who wants to put commuter miles on an Italian? I'll save that for the weekend riding, when my wife can follow me on the 250. ;)

Wrider
Thu Dec 2nd, 2010, 09:11 PM
I'll save that for the weekend riding, when my wife can SMOKE me on the 250. ;)
Fixt! :p