Thinking about racing 250 production class.

[maktastik_jr.]

Im thinking about racing 250 production in the next year or two. suggestions? comments? advice?

[asp_125]

Suggestions? Don't do it, it's like crack!

Your first race bike should already be track ready. You will spend more money trying to fix up a cheap craigslist beater and sort it out than if you just spend a bit more and get an existing race bike from a reputable racer.

[maktastik_jr.]

Suggestions? Don't do it, it's like crack!

Your first race bike should already be track ready. You will spend more money trying to fix up a cheap craigslist beater and sort it out than if you just spend a bit more and get an existing race bike from a reputable racer.

theres the problem im seeing with production 250. i am a DIE HARD honda guy. have never owned anything but hondas, never will. so that being said, i would want to race the cbr 250. and there are like NONE on CL.

[UglyDogRacing]

theres the problem im seeing with production 250. i am a DIE HARD honda guy. have never owned anything but hondas, never will. so that being said, i would want to race the cbr 250. and there are like NONE on CL.

The single cylinder CBR250 is not competitive against the Ninja 250's. A very competent rider tried last season and gave up.

[maktastik_jr.]

The single cylinder CBR250 is not competitive against the Ninja 250's. A very competent rider tried last season and gave up.

damn, i was afraid so. ninja 250 time maybe?

[UglyDogRacing]

damn, i was afraid so. ninja 250 time maybe?

To be on a level playing field with the other competitors; yes.

[Repsol a095]

theres the problem im seeing with production 250. i am a DIE HARD honda guy. have never owned anything but hondas, never will. so that being said, i would want to race the cbr 250. and there are like NONE on CL.

There is one in Wyoming.


http://wyoming.craigslist.org/mcy/3305095963.html

[vort3xr6]

250 production is cheap on tires, cheap on gas, and cheap to repair.

Problem with the 250's is they are deathly slow, and the class rewards people with a HIGH level of skill. When all the machines are slow and even, the person with the most skill wins.

I would love to try it, but I still have not heard an honest answer from somebody who dropped out of it as to why they did. Most go back to larger machines.

[asp_125]

I wonder if giving the CBR250 some more allowable mods would even the field. Although with the Ninja 300, there may be some disturbance in the level playing field in "250" Class. Might have to rename it the Sippy Cup class.

[UglyDogRacing]

I wonder if giving the CBR250 some more allowable mods would even the field. Although with the Ninja 300, there may be some disturbance in the level playing field in "250" Class. Might have to rename it the Sippy Cup class.

Where the Ninja 300 will fit in is still under discussion. There is a rule proposal to change the class to "Production Cup" and have two seperate waves: up to 250cc and up to 400cc.

[asp_125]

Where the Ninja 300 will fit in is still under discussion. There is a rule proposal to change the class to "Production Cup" and have two seperate waves: up to 250cc and up to 400cc.

Hmmm.. interesting. VFR400? FZR400? RZ350?

[UglyDogRacing]

Hmmm.. interesting. VFR400? FZR400? RZ350?

It will probably be limited to single and twin cylinder bikes like the new KTM 350, 390 and the Ninja 400 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDQOUGHAIjs

[FZRguy]

It will probably be limited to single and twin cylinder bikes like the new KTM 350, 390 and the Ninja 400 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDQOUGHAIjs

Maybe DRZ400SM?

[asp_125]

You could run a Honda and not be competitive and be happy back in the pack. Chances are you will improve but if you are setting your sights on podium you gotta run what wins; depends what your goal is.

[maktastik_jr.]

You could run a Honda and not be competitive and be happy back in the pack. Chances are you will improve but if you are setting your sights on podium you gotta run what wins.

fucking honda needs to get their shit together.

[maktastik_jr.]

ooooo vfr 400

[Peanut_EOD]

If you really like the CBR 250 go ahead and race it! We can always use more backmarkers. If you want to see how you do on an even playing field quit being so hard headed and come to the dark side. Team Green!

[madvlad]

Three fiddy! Final offer since he leaves lol... Just figure that parts for a kawi in case of a crash are more common than the Honda (even though you work at Honda) but aftermarket support is way better for kawi so just food for thought.

[Kitten]

Racing in the 250 class has honestly been the most fun I have ever had on a motorcycle. I think it is the perfect class both to learn in as well as continue to have fun in year after year. The competition is great and you don't have to spend a ton of money to be competitive as it is about rider skill. If you have any questions about it, feel free to ask me and/or any of the other 250 riders.

[FZRguy]

I'd def be racing in the Ninjette class if I could. Just not in the cards for me right now.

[maktastik_jr.]

i want to so bad. but idk if i can buy a Kawi. my stepdad would probably shoot me.

[Bueller]

You can run the CBR in lightweight endurance and if you are any good you will not finish last. $80 last year.

[Bueller]

30 min. Endurance race on Sat. afternoons. You get morning practice, 3 sessions, and the 30 min. race. You can also run Sunday am practice also if you stay. It is open to Novice and Experts. Lightweight and Middleweight run @ the same time.

[madvlad]

Endurance races are bang for the buck and give you the most track time. What I plan to do next season!