Next season the Moto3 class will consist of CBR 250 Engines modified to make 58 hp in a prototype chasis.
Not a modified CBR250R engine; an engine and chassis produced for moto3 racing. The CBR250R and the NSF250R have nothing in common beyond the 250cc capacity.
I think there will be engine improvements available to increase the hp on the street models.
I doubt that there will be any change to the CBR250R for several years. Motorcycles designed and produced by Honda in Thailand are not "updated" every year
I was told that the race engines would cost about 6K.
Honda reckons about 10,000 Euros ($US14,500); regulations state no more than 12,000 Euros. They also state no more than 8 engines per bike for the whole Moto3 season. Don't expect these engines to last long.
4k for the bike, 6K for 58 hp = 10K for a street legal 58 hp CBR 250.
Dream on; the NFS250R engine will not fit into the CBR frame
WOO, HOO!!!!!
Stump up 23,600 Euros ($US 35,000) and you will get a whole Honda to go racing in the moto3 class. Or you could build your own frame, and buy an engine from Honda or another supplier. Budget for a few spare engines, fuel, tyres and all, plus sundry other expenses; it will be cheap at the price. Certainly a lot cheaper than motoGP, but you still might need a sponsor or two to make it a goer.
