[epic250]

Have you felt that you have out grown your 250r ?
I ride mine about an hr and a half to new orleans Motorsports park for the big khuna race and I was throttle wide open nearly most of the time.

A far as cornering goes I still feel I have lessons to learn, but its lack of power was slightly annoying.. Two Weeks ago grabbing full throttle seemed like I was in a race car.. Now its totally normal and manageable and UN eventful..

The suspension work keeps it fun but now the bike while still fun seems to be not whole if you get my meaning. It now feels like what I'd imagine a super bike feels like if you really reduced the power

 

[Jme250RA]

nope! I've owned and ridden many bikes in my 22+ years of riding and would never get rid of the ultimate city warrior bike.

 

[Top]

nope, today i went into a corner too fast on Turnball canyon and nearly ended up in a fence.

 

[live_to_ride]

Only thing I miss is the lack of power on straight aways. That's not an issue at the end of the day. Most ppl can open throttle on a straight away. It's the corners that require skill. The 250 is an adjunct to the stable for the average rider. If I had sacs of money I wld have a stable of bikes that met every need and mood I wld be in. Until that happens the 250 is the bike for me (ego aside)

 

[epic250]

Yeah, I don't plan on getting rid of it and I know I still have some cornering to learn..I know I'm not ready for my 600rr yet.. I guess I just wanted to hear other peoples ideas and feeling about there 250r..

Day to day the bike its awesome, it wasn't until today that I felt I wanted more. But that was interstate riding.. All in all I guess its good as I was speeding anyway.. But not riding recklessly!

I tend to have a heavy foot or hand on all my vehicles while on the open road.

 

[cbr9927]

No money no talk is why there is only one bike in the garage.

To answer your question, no I still got chicken stripes on my bike- cut me a break I'm just a average guy!

 

[epic250]

No money no talk is why there is only one bike in the garage.

To answer your question, no I still got chicken stripes on my bike- cut me a break I'm just a average guy!

don't look to much at chicken stripes, while I do have them I know that if you get off the side you don't lean as much and turn sharper.. I don't advise it but on the street but I got used to moving around while racing my pocket bike.. So once I got used to the 250 I do practice on the twisty back country roads.

After a unfortunate issue with the first service I now have the stock irc tie on the rear until my new Michelin power comes in Wednesday.. I can now say the bike feels more planted, rotates better with the 150 Michelin power tire.

 

[rjones91]

In the beginning I did, but when I made a mistake while riding...nope. Gonna hang on to her for at least 3 more years. The main thing I love about my bike is that it is soooooooo forgiving.

 

[Matao87]

Sometimes I feel like I've outgrown it and am ready for a bigger bike, but then I think about how I haven't used this bike to it's full potential so there is no point in upgrading. I could still take most corners faster on my 250 than I can now so a 600 isn't what I need. Though in a year or two I will be really tempted by a CBR 500 if it exists in the states.

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

I have owned much more powerful bikes than this one. IMHO they're a waste of time and money. I suppose it really depends on what you want a bike for. My bike's for everyday transport, and fun, cheaply. If you want to go way above legal speed limits, buy a faster bike, it'll cost you a hell of a lot more to run though. You can still break the speed limits over here easily enough on this bike. Most superbikes cannot be used anywhere near their full potential on the road. On all the bigger bikes I've had, I ended up asking myself "What's the point of having a bike that can do 150 mph, when I'm never going to do that?" Most of these bigger bikes are a PITA to ride slowly, in traffic, unlike our bike, which is a pleasure to ride in that situation. My mate's Hayabusa can do 90 mph in first gear, and it's got another 5. The speed limit in this country is 70 mph. Go figure.

 

[kgav]

I've had mine for over a year, put almost 6000 miles on it, ridden both bigger CBRs (600 and 1000, both 2011s) as well...I don't at all feel that I've outgrown the 250. I do think it would be nice to also have a bigger bike for highway hauls, but when that happens it most likely won't be a sporty bike.

The 250 is amazing to hammer on, and that's not something you can do every day on a 600. Redlining and full throttle in almost every gear without breaking the law or riding dangerously. The friend I ride most often with rides a CBR 600 and is a good rider, but in the twisties I can come out ahead. Plus, my gas mileage is amazing.

 

[Stichill]

What I like about the CBR250R is that riding it allows one to practice the craft of motorcycling. Shifting purposefully up or down as the situation demands, keeping an eye on the tachometer, enjoying the light and responsive handling, and using the well-balanced brakes. There's a lot more to motorcycling than raw acceleration and speed...the CBR250R delivers all the best parts without the danger, hassle, and expense of heavier and more powerful bikes. I don't see myself wanting more power or weight anytime soon.

 

[cdbren]

I've test ridden 700's, 800's and even a 1700+ cc bike.

For me, keeping it to the usually posted 45 or 65 limit would be REALLY hard. I was also asking myself what the other 3 upper gears would be for on these much larger cc bikes.

If I were to get a bike for longer hauls, it would probably be the BMW800GS but then you are talking a lot more money and more upkeep costs.

In the end I decided on a CBR250R for myself and am sure I will be happy with it for some time.

 

[shisoshin]

no..

instead of thinking of upgrading to higher capacity,
i can only see upgrades to this lovely little honda..

all my hondas got good tires, suspension, horns,
lights [the last 750k6 4into1's and paint job]
which is how hondas come,, ie, you dont pay for
upgrades unless its your own personal choice..

so i didnt 'outgrow' my hondas, rather their
actual use, dictated moving to higher capacities..
certainly havnt outgrown this little beauty,
and dont see that as any sort of serious
decisionmaking factor for a typically
rational genuine motorcyclist

 

[MotoKitty]

I'm certainly no expert but the 600rr is a completely different animal altogether. I rode my bfs (very carefully) recently and everything about that bike is different. Seat is higher and bars are lower, it is very aggressive and wouldn't be good for a long days ride (IMO). It is also wider and heavier. Frankly, it feels awesome for a short stretch. I would just think about what type of riding you'll be doing most of the time.
Good luck!

 

[epic250]

I'm certainly no expert but the 600rr is a completely different animal altogether. I rode my bfs (very carefully) recently and everything about that bike is different. Seat is higher and bars are lower, it is very aggressive and wouldn't be good for a long days ride (IMO). It is also wider and heavier. Frankly, it feels awesome for a short stretch. I would just think about what type of riding you'll be doing most of the time.
Good luck!

I don't think I'm getting rid of the 250R.. way to modded to resale, but never planed on selling it.. I figure in a year or so I'll upgrade and have a second bike in the stable

Having choices is awesome.. and you are right even riding the 250 bent over for long stretches hurts

 

[Torchsport]

One of the benefits of being able to have multiple bikes. I can have choices.
If I could only have one bike, then I wouldn't be thinking of getting a 250.

 

[CBR250R ABS]

Upgrade the rider. Do track schools. No one on these boards can ride the CBR250R to its full 100% potential. Things go slower on a lower displacement bike. Your brain can process action reaction sequences without defaulting to panic survival mode. This bike can teach you skills quicker and safer than any bigger bike. I am approaching 23,000 miles on mine and have a boatload more to learn. Don't be so quick to dump the 250.

 

[IrisD]

I love my cbr, but i ride my roommtes gxr600 occasionally, and I got to admit I am ridiculously tempted to get a cbr600!

 

[biretsu89]

Most have said no to this response... but I will say yes... but I also will agree with most! I am still learning SOOOOO much on the cbr250r!!! And it is a VERY forgiving bike... I have slid out the rear tire to many times being to eager to downshift before a turn... if I was on a heavier bike.. probably wouldnt be typing here... not too sure. But I will say this... my first bike I learned on was my Dad's 1200cc 2001 Harley Davidson sportster.... I had NO problems in passing someone when needed... some could argue that driving aggressively is bad. But I do miss the power and torque when needed. I maybe wont use the term I have out grown the CBR250r... but I will say and agree that in straight lines... It is uneventful.. but in turns though... I am still learning SOOOOOOO much...