[CBR250R]

Toy like? You mean like a SH150i Honda scooter? I got this scooter a week ago, still waiting for the cbr. this is 150cc, single disk, no gears and it kicks butt in traffic. After riding this scooter, I dont see how a rational person looking at a 250cc, single could be disappointed with the cbr. But the scooter may be quicker, no low gears to shift.

I guess it may be useful to define "quicker". Smaller scooters can take off from a standing start quickly, but they tend to lose their top end quickly too. *Warning - the following is an anecdotal account - take it at face value!* For instance, last year on a remote and deserted paved road I drag raced my friend with his Vespa LX150 scoot on my CBR125R from a 5 mph running start. We were neck and neck through my 2nd gear on the CBR. However, as soon as I put it into 3rd - I left him behind rather dramatically. I thought he had actually eased up on the throttle - but he assured me later that he still had it pinned. And he has 25cc more displacement. My CBR125R fuel economy was also much better than what he could muster with his LX150 also (though to be fair, his LX150 is carburated). The CBR125R is much more engaging to ride, puts its power to the ground better (I believe that a manual trans still helps put power to the ground more efficiently than a CVT) and gets better fuel efficiency. They both handle very well though and are fun to ride. And the Vespa sure beats the CBR125R in terms of practical storage space.

Mike

 

[CBR250R]

CBR250R, I am speaking strictly utility. I was not sure when I waded through the stopped cages, that I would stay out of their way. This scooter is not broke in, using about 1/3 throttle or slightly more, it would run up to about 37 mph, and the cars in the mirror were just hitting the send button or looking at each other. It is hilarious. But after riding this 150 scoot, I am pretty sure I will not be remotely disappointed when the cbr gets here. The scooter is shorter, and less trail. I handles different than a bike. like going from a car to a jeep.

MADD-T not sure how to post the pic, but working on it.

My friend with the Vespa LX150 and GTS300 says that it is so easy to dispatch cars at a stop light. Just crank your wrist and go. Most people are surprised that scooters can be so quick from a standing start. He said that some people try to race him at traffic lights - he suspects this is because they simply don't want to have to explain to their fellow occupants how they were just toasted by a scooter!

Mike