Hello, all! I purchased my red and silver Honda cbr250 almost two months ago. A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to get some reviews on the bike and I was able to get some information on the web, which led me to this forum. I think this forum is really cool.
I have been riding my bike almost every day since I purchased it. It has ABS brakes and I paid $4,900. With financing the payoff is approximately $6,500. I know a lot of you are new riders like me, and I am not trying to put a damper on your day, but I just want to know your experience with your bike. I had some trouble at first with getting it in first gear – no matter what I tried. Now I let out the clutch a little and I am able to get the bike in first with no problem, but this was not the case initially. Also, I don’t like the fact that I have to shift to 6th gear in order to move at around 37 mph. When trying to move when the light turns green is another issue. The power is not there to move as quickly as possible. When I first got the bike I was excited and I wasn’t riding that fast – around 30 to 35 mph. Today, I commuted to work and back home and the power wasn’t there when I needed it. Also, the bike is light, so at around 35 mph, the crosswinds start pushing the bike side-to-side. Has this been your experience? Please be honest with me because I am seriously thinking of getting a new bike. Either a Harley 883, Honda Phantom 750, or a Honda CBR 600. I don’t need a bike that is massive and with a lot of power. I want a bike that I can handle in size and power. The overall purpose for riding is for pleasure, but a little power would be nice. Also, I test drove an 883 and Honda 750 and I was able to handle both of those bikes pretty well. The dealer told me that most people get these bikes when they first learn to ride because it has power and they are easier to handle than a 1200 or 1600. They also told me that I do need power to move; especially in Florida where the traffic is crazy. They also told me that the bike is very light that is why the wind pushes it around. A bike that weighs 500 or 800 pounds would not move as easily during windy conditions.
Overall, the Honda cbr 250 is a nice bike and it is perfect for new riders; however, maybe it is not for me. It sucks because I like the bike, but I honestly don’t know what to do because if I sell it, I will be upside down on the payments, but if I keep it, I may become frustrated because of its lack of power. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks Honda CBR 250 family!
I have been riding my bike almost every day since I purchased it. It has ABS brakes and I paid $4,900. With financing the payoff is approximately $6,500. I know a lot of you are new riders like me, and I am not trying to put a damper on your day, but I just want to know your experience with your bike. I had some trouble at first with getting it in first gear – no matter what I tried. Now I let out the clutch a little and I am able to get the bike in first with no problem, but this was not the case initially. Also, I don’t like the fact that I have to shift to 6th gear in order to move at around 37 mph. When trying to move when the light turns green is another issue. The power is not there to move as quickly as possible. When I first got the bike I was excited and I wasn’t riding that fast – around 30 to 35 mph. Today, I commuted to work and back home and the power wasn’t there when I needed it. Also, the bike is light, so at around 35 mph, the crosswinds start pushing the bike side-to-side. Has this been your experience? Please be honest with me because I am seriously thinking of getting a new bike. Either a Harley 883, Honda Phantom 750, or a Honda CBR 600. I don’t need a bike that is massive and with a lot of power. I want a bike that I can handle in size and power. The overall purpose for riding is for pleasure, but a little power would be nice. Also, I test drove an 883 and Honda 750 and I was able to handle both of those bikes pretty well. The dealer told me that most people get these bikes when they first learn to ride because it has power and they are easier to handle than a 1200 or 1600. They also told me that I do need power to move; especially in Florida where the traffic is crazy. They also told me that the bike is very light that is why the wind pushes it around. A bike that weighs 500 or 800 pounds would not move as easily during windy conditions.
Overall, the Honda cbr 250 is a nice bike and it is perfect for new riders; however, maybe it is not for me. It sucks because I like the bike, but I honestly don’t know what to do because if I sell it, I will be upside down on the payments, but if I keep it, I may become frustrated because of its lack of power. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks Honda CBR 250 family!
