[mrmustangkiller]

I seem to be catching a lot of flack from people recently for owning a 250. I have a few friends that are interested in motorcycles and sometimes ride. I am forced to listen to comments like the following: "You need to get a big boy bike" "I would never get a 250, i'd need to go straight to a 600" "You're just not going to be able to keep up, when I get my bike." I even had a girl that doesn't ride say that I ride a "girls bike", because she rides on the back of her boyfriends 600 sometimes. The worst comments seem to come from people who don't even ride on a regular basis. Which is very annoying. I'm starting to almost believe that I should move up! Is there anyway to shut these people up without sounding like a complete jerk? Also I'd love to here if anyone else has experienced this, what they heard, and how they handled it.

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Tell them to f**k off.

 

[Soulbreeze]

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I used to get people calling my Blur scooter a moped. It was funny for them until I took off from a stop, then it was funny for me checking my rear view.

Anyone who calls the 250 a 'girls bike' or gives you crap for it are just stupid squids, or just stupid in general. The bike can do anything within legal driving limits and can beat out most any car in MPG's. It might not have the power of bigger bikes, but it still has a respectable 0-60 for a vehicle on the road as well. Probably beat those bigger bikes through the twisty's too from what I've read.
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[cbr9927]

I've gone to several bike demos and never got any bad feedback about riding a 250. Its all positive like cool little bike. Only on forum where its non bike related do I get crap when I say I ride a 250.
There are a lot of people who ride a bigger bike that like the new Ninja 300.

 

[nforce4]

The CBR250 is a very capable bike. People who make comments, and own bikes like that usally do it for the attention. My best advice would be to get the bike that meets your needs, and not conform to what everyone else gets. If you feel that you have outgrown a 250 then by all means upgrade. There is a lot that can be learned on the 250 though. A 600 or bigger can offer you the following...
- Higher Top Speed and Acceleration
- Higher Maintenance Costs
- Higher insurance premiums
- Worse fuel economy

Oh, and my comments for those folks.. Not even owning a bike. Ask them what its like riding the shoelace express.

And for the folks with the bigger sport bikes. You can keep up with them if they are treavleing at a normal rate of speed. The CBR250 can make it to 80+MPH no problem. It just takes a little longer to get there. But exceeding the speed limit is another topic. Let the trolls be trolls and keep riding.

 

[Redeye]

The combination of envy and ignorance is unfortunately too common. Ignore those people. Ride a bigger bike if you choose, but let no one else make that decision.

 

[mrmustangkiller]

The combination of envy and ignorance is unfortunately too common.

I really couldn't agree more!

 

[Empty Sea]

I get a little of this myself, I think it's because I look more like a big fat Harley guy than a sport bike guy, but whatever. One guy, who I didn't even know, asked "Why so small?" I started with the usual "It gets great mileage and is plenty sporty enough for me and it didn't cost very much" but I stopped in the middle and just gave him the ol' "It's not the size, it's knowing what to do with it that counts" line and walked away. I found this line works and keeps things light enough, but a good "f*ck off" could serve the same purpose.

 

[mrmustangkiller]

"It's not the size, it's knowing what to do with it that counts" line and walked away. I found this line works and keeps things light enough, but a good "f*ck off" could serve the same purpose.

I love that line! Definitely light enough to say to friends, and could get a chuckle or two.

 

[NavyVet]

Easy responce tell them you MPG and the cost of your bike new there is very very few who can keep up with that. Next flat out say I'm not trying to over compensate for a small dick lol sorry they are being dicks so let them have it. Next go for a ride they can ride there bike you will ride yours 0-60 isn't an issue at all for the 250 with even 2 up. 0-70 with one up is not an issue to keep up with any "normal" cars yes a porche 911 would be an issue. And it's a motorcycle to get you form point a to b with great gas milage and is fun as hell to ride. Last but not least if they still give you crap ask them to look up MOTO GP 250 that will shut them up real fast.

 

[Minifur]

I also get this a lot. My only advice would be to ignore anyone like that.

 

[theironhorse]

i'd say most of the people who makes these comments wouldn't know what a piston is. its just mere pomp and show for them to know a a litre class and 1000 cc.
they probably dont ride neither they know what a 250 is capable of.

Just someone drove a ferrari. dosent make other cars bad..and if they are so intrested why dont you ask them to gift ya one ? i thought it was just in india
people keep comin up with free advices and suggestions about the things they
dont know bout..

ignore... keep the lid on..and keep riding..

 

[Ibex250R]

Get new friends. Done.

 

[live_to_ride]

Some ppl use their bike as a fashion statement. They want the "Louise Vitton/Gucci" look.

 

[PSUrider]

This thread is funny. I only recently purchased my CBR250R and haven't ridden it much with my buddies yet. But be proud of whatever you ride. I've been riding for 20+ years everything including 1000cc sport bikes and big Harleys. You tell them some big old ex-Harley dude you know has one and loves it. Great to have a bike that you can use all the power, all the time, with great handling and comfortable riding position. And it will run with the big boys on most sane rides, and still get 68mpg all day long. Or the f...off or overcompensating comments are great too.

 

[CBRMike]

a guy at work give me trouble all the time. He drives a diesel f250. I tell him it cost me 8 bucks a week to go 200 miles you sit at about 100 a week. I also dont need to overcompensate for lack of manhood.

Also, Doing alot of research on bikes. If I would go bigger I would skip the 600 and go straight to the 750 class. The two bikes are almost identical except the 150cc difference.

 

[PSUrider]

And btw. Some guys will bust on ya no matter what you ride. I took more abuse from my triumph riding friend, about my Harleys than any other bike.

 

[GPZ550]

I do not agree with describing the CBR or any other motorcycle a beginners bike. The CBR is a motorcycle, a lightweight low powered motorcycle which is suitable for beginners. In the hands of a biginner it's a bigginers bike, but in the hands of an expert it's an experts bike. A highly skilled rider can make a 250 do things that a biginner can't even imagine.

My last primary street bike was a modified Ducati SS1000 which I purchased new and rode for 6 years. I am having far more fun on the CBR than I ever had on the Ducati.

Spend some time at any race trak and sooner or later you will see a talented rider on some small rat bike blowing by lots of bigger machines.

When you lift your helmet off the shelf to go riding use the empty space to store your ego and then go out and enjoy the CBR for what it is.

You can upsize but you really can not upgrade.

 

[Phil A]

I seem to be catching a lot of flack from people recently for owning a 250. I have a few friends that are interested in motorcycles and sometimes ride. I am forced to listen to comments like the following: "You need to get a big boy bike" "I would never get a 250, i'd need to go straight to a 600" "You're just not going to be able to keep up, when I get my bike." I even had a girl that doesn't ride say that I ride a "girls bike", because she rides on the back of her boyfriends 600 sometimes. The worst comments seem to come from people who don't even ride on a regular basis. Which is very annoying. I'm starting to almost believe that I should move up! Is there anyway to shut these people up without sounding like a complete jerk? Also I'd love to here if anyone else has experienced this, what they heard, and how they handled it.

I'm 58 years old and grew up in a vastly different motorcycle "culture" than most. My first 2 wheeler had a Briggs and Stratton engine with a pull start. (I was 7). While the majority of my experience has revolved around motocross/ trailbike stuff, I have owned several street bikes (Honda 350, 1976 Silverwing, Kawa 440 LTD, BMW R80, ) Most people my age have gone to big Cruisers or Goldwings...My girlfriend and I have ridden from Chattanooga, TN to Asheville, NC and several other road trips. And I have heard more than a few of the comments like what you're hearing...sad....these people have either forgotten or never experienced what riding is all about....simply getting on what you've got and riding it to where you want to go....Even on this site, it seems to be more about the mods, the gear, the noise, etc...The best advice I could offer is simply know you made a wise decision to purchase what you did, enjoy riding what you bought, and if they have a problem with it, let it remain their problem and not yours. BUT...FYI...I did think of a good comeback for the girl. I got exactly the same comment once and explained that because I had bought a less expensive bike that burned less fuel and costs less to maintain, that my girlfriend and I were having lunch at a nice restaurant and told her that we hoped she and her husband enjoyed their Big Mac and fries....

 

[702-LOCKSTAR]

First things first, tell them all to piss off and enjoy your ride. I own a Harley beside my CBR250R and sometimes hear the same BS when I ride my CBR250R. I have no issues telling them all exactly what I think. Hell I have NOTHING to prove to anyone. I absolutely love my CBR250R and simply don't care what others say or think.
Those who cave into what others say generally wind up buying more bike than they need or can handle.
*****Remember, YOU are the only person who you need to please.*****
Cheers!