Considering a CBR, Requesting owners' opinions

[lewiCBR250R]

Originally Posted by Soulbreeze

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How's the Headlight? My scoot was pretty decent on highbeams and worthless on low beams. I literally out-ran my low beam at about 30-35 mph. Not only that, but the headlight threw so many shadows on the road it was distracting.
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really bright, high or low beam. It was a much bigger improvement over the trail bike i used to ride and it doesn't have the twin headlights that makes it look like ones burnt out on low beam so the bike is very visible night or day

[kfsrq]

Originally Posted by northernlights

How come there's such a difference in mpg between summer and winter?

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NorthernLights (from a mobile thingy)

Well, when it's cold, they turn on the heater, and it burns gas to keep them warm.

Of course, you and I live in climates where oranges grow,
so we don't need to worry about things like that.

Keith

P.S. I didn't know about the difference in MPG either,
and I have ridden all winter in Canada for twenty winters.
I guess I was more concerned about getting inside than
about the figures displayed on the gas pump.

P.P.S. finally addressing OP's concerns. I have ridden on lots of Ontario highways, and the suspension
of the CBR250R is surely adequate for dealing with frost-heaved pavement. I have the same birthday
as Wisconsin, except I am a few years younger and a lot more wrinkled.

[sendler]

Originally Posted by kfsrq

I didn't know about the difference in MPG either,
and I have ridden all winter in Canada for twenty winters.

It only makes a difference of 6-7% due to more often having rain slinging up off of the tires and the cooler air temps robbing heat energy in the combustion chamber.

[Soulbreeze]

Originally Posted by sendler

It only makes a difference of 6-7% due to more often having rain slinging up off of the tires and the cooler air temps robbing heat energy in the combustion chamber.

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I don't know the physics behind it, but I assumed it had something to do with the bike sucking in cold air (which is denser), then it expands as it heats up in the cylinder, thus messes with the air/gas mixture. Or is it that it haves an effect on the ignition timing because the air stays cold in the cylinder?

I dunno, just asking. I like to know.
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[Steve_47]

Originally Posted by ecustu7

I went from a sportster 1200 to the cbr and the cbr has less vibration, better bump handling, and I find the riding position to be more comfortable due to less fighting against the wind.

One thing you have to remember about cruiser is that most have very limited rear suspension travel. The CBR250r actually has a pretty soft suspension so it absorbs the bumps well.

^ Never been on a cruiser. Good information to know. ^ Thanks ecustu7.

[olhogrider]

Buy the CBR. You will love it! After 3 sets of heated grips on 3 different bikes I decided to try heated gloves. Cycle Gear had a deal on a jacket liner that plugs into the gloves. I would never go back! The jacket liner is so thin it fits under any jacket.

The one thing you will miss is storage. There is none. No underseat. No bag hook. We have the tail bag that zips down and looks like a carbon fiber seat cover. I use a tank bag on my Triumph. That Blur is a great scoot if it is anything like my Buddy was.

[Soulbreeze]

Yeah the lack of storage is gonna be a bit of a pain but I know I'm gonna get a small tank bag right away. Something just big enough to fit a six-pack or some chinese take out in. Plan on keeping a small cable and lock with to lock my helmet to the bike as well. Sure people can mess with it, but won't have to worry too much around here about someone actually destroying it.

[Peter B]

Test ride everything and you'll soon see that the CBR250R is the bike of choice for all the reasons mentioned above and more.