CBR250R comes out on top. Notice most of the feedback about the Ninja 250R from Zack: Lack of confidence in corners, wasn't inspired by the bike's feeling in turns. A bike is more then it's stats, and the CBR250R has a rock solid development base which is in many ways ahead of the Ninja 250R and new 300.
A bike is more then it's stats, and the CBR250R has a rock solid development base which is in many ways ahead of the Ninja 250R and new 300.
how can you say it is in many ways ahead of the new ninja 300? have you ridden or raced a 300 or seen anyone compare it to the cbr250r in a similar test? The new ninja 300 would own the cbr on the track.
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how can you say it is in many ways ahead of the new ninja 300? have you ridden or raced a 300 or seen anyone compare it to the cbr250r in a similar test? The new ninja 300 would own the cbr on the track.
Yes, and a stock Ninja 250R would "own" a stock CBR250R on the track as well. As they mentioned in the video, the CBR250R is a much higher quality platform for racing then the Ninja 250R in many ways, thus my comment "a bike is more then it's stats".
Honda builds a very high quality product, and don't be fooled just because a bike comes with more power, that does not make it better.
how can you say it is in many ways ahead of the new ninja 300? have you ridden or raced a 300 or seen anyone compare it to the cbr250r in a similar test? The new ninja 300 would own the cbr on the track.
While I suspect that you are correct in your last sentence, aren't you making the same mistake the OP made in assuming the 300 will 'own' the CBR when no such comparison exists, yet? (unless it does, but I think you would have posted the comparison, then).
And, of course, the OP was only stating that stats don't always tell the full story of the difference between two bikes. Frankly, I like all of them, but I am very happy with my CBR so I'm not moving to the 300 anytime soon.
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I love what Ari Henning has been doing to his CBR250R. His articles in Motorcyclist on all the race mods he's done and dyno tests results have been must-reads for the past few months. But even he admits the Ninja250R more than makes up on the straight whatever he gains in the corners.
I'm really pleased that there is this much of an interest in our bike. I'm also glad to see it can compete and even win against the Ninja, especially being the new kid on the block so to speak. Things like this are really good for us as enthusiasts, as it will surely help further develop and expand the aftermarket. Good Job Ari!
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Ari is an incredible rider (who has developed his cbr all race season) would hose the field including his mate, who hadnt raced for 4 yrs, on a rental bike.
Our little nugget is fun, but lets not kid ourselves,
Unless a track is constant change of direction the Ninja just pulls away.
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Seems you guys are somewhat missing the point. Yes, a Ninja 250R will walk away from a CBR250R in a straight line on a race track. But then again so would a Corvette engine in a cardboard box strapped onto two wheels from a Hummer. The point was that the platform of the CBR250R is very very high quality, confidence inspiring, and even with such a large power deficit is able to slay a field of Ninjas because of those qualities. Thus, a "bike is more then it's stats".
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