Hey Everyone, im a long time member of the original cbr250.com forum for the earlier models of the CBR250 [MC14, MC17, MC19 and MC22] and figured i would register for this forum so i can learn a bit more about this newer MC41 model.
I have so far yet to be impressed. as a hardcore fan of the 45hp original CBR250s [having ridden one and worked on them for a decade] I am rather disappointed that honda went with the single cylinder with such a low power output. but i fully understand that it was designed to be an entry level bike and to keep in line with the new Moto 3 single cylinder 250cc motorcycle racing category, hopefully cashing in on people thinking they are buying the same type of bike they race in the GP.
The biggest concern i have is whilst the suspension looks adequate but it appears to me to be heavily underbraked. A larger front rotor or twin front discs would be much more effective in my opinion. I saw a thread in here where someone was claiming that they could outbrake anyone just because they had ABS. this is rubbish. ABS will never replace good roadcraft and braking skills.
I personally believe with the specifications given by honda, that this model should have been designated the CBR250 F, as it is far from a sports bike, which the R usually denotes. it appears to be more of a hard tourer, albeit a very very small one lol...
The tech involved on this bike has great potential, and it appears that honda [as usual] built it to a very high spec but have detuned this motor rather heavily, but i do not think that any of you will unlock any remotely significant hidden power with a simple can and rejet like with a lot of other bikes. This will require cam regrinds, new pistons for higher compression and a ground up fuel remap.
Please note, i am not a representative of CBR250.com, merely a member...
I have so far yet to be impressed. as a hardcore fan of the 45hp original CBR250s [having ridden one and worked on them for a decade] I am rather disappointed that honda went with the single cylinder with such a low power output. but i fully understand that it was designed to be an entry level bike and to keep in line with the new Moto 3 single cylinder 250cc motorcycle racing category, hopefully cashing in on people thinking they are buying the same type of bike they race in the GP.
The biggest concern i have is whilst the suspension looks adequate but it appears to me to be heavily underbraked. A larger front rotor or twin front discs would be much more effective in my opinion. I saw a thread in here where someone was claiming that they could outbrake anyone just because they had ABS. this is rubbish. ABS will never replace good roadcraft and braking skills.
I personally believe with the specifications given by honda, that this model should have been designated the CBR250 F, as it is far from a sports bike, which the R usually denotes. it appears to be more of a hard tourer, albeit a very very small one lol...
The tech involved on this bike has great potential, and it appears that honda [as usual] built it to a very high spec but have detuned this motor rather heavily, but i do not think that any of you will unlock any remotely significant hidden power with a simple can and rejet like with a lot of other bikes. This will require cam regrinds, new pistons for higher compression and a ground up fuel remap.
Please note, i am not a representative of CBR250.com, merely a member...
