[Wombattle]

Can't wait to hear about it. How fast can you ride without getting a ticket? What sleep strategy did you use?

Ride report done in that section of the forum. Sleep strategy for this ride is simple. You have to ride roughly 2000kms (1250 miles) per day. You sleep for however long you have left after you do that. Get up and do it again three more times. You have 50 hours to do each leg, so you use the extra 2 hours if you don't need it on the road for sleep after day 2 and if you are game maybe an extra hour after day 3 so you have some time up your sleeve for the ride home.

The speed limit over here is 110kph (70mph) you are generally safe at 115kph in the States I rode through. My moving average was 105kph. These rides are not about going fast. Do that and you will just get more tired and ultimately travel slower. They are about efficiency e.g. A refuel from a jerry can takes me just over 4 minutes with helmet and gloves on. 8-10 minutes to buy fuel including paying, getting the receipt and logging the stop. When you refuel 30 times in a ride 15x say 4 minutes saved is an hour which is an extra 105 Kim's travelled. Easy. You would have to travel 20kph faster for 5 and a bit hours to make up that time by going fast. Then if you get a ticket you lose it. Also going faster means burning more fuel and needing more stops. Find the sweet spot for speed/economy on the bike and stick there.

Hope that helps.

 

[Ibex250R]

515 miles/824km in one day , I was done but the two fiddy could have gone on and on....

 

[Turbo DV8]

I got back last week from a 21 day, 6,400 mile trip on the CBR250. Went from California over to Colorado, then down to Port Aransas, TX, down to South Padre Island for a couple days R&R, then Big Bend, Presidio, and back home. Most miles in one day was 450, with 250-300 being average. Gas mileage from 53-84 US MPG. Best mileage at high altitudes, worst intoTexas head winds! Not a thing hurt on me the entire trip except for inevitable butt-squirm as the day rolled on. Any seam in your garments, even a thin elastic of a brief, will eventually start biting into yer butt, so i took to wearing seamless long m oisture-wicking undergarments only under my FirstGear over pant. Finding a dealer in the heat and humidity of Houston and stopping mid-trip to get new rear tire and chain totally sucked the big one. next big trip i start with new chain and tire. Actually the Dunlop K505 rear was new, but only gave me about 4,500 miles life, so I'm done trying other tires and will stick with the IRC, which gives me 7,000 to 8,000 miles consistently.

 

[Ibex250R]

Wow, nicely done! Got any pics? I agree with the IRC choice, I got 9200 miles on my original tires. I may replace them at 10k but so far so good.

And only had to adjust my chain once so far.

 

[ojstinson]

Believe it or not in 1972 my brother and I, out of necessity, rode two up on a Honda CL-70 ( that's 70ccs folks ) from Homestead Florida to Lompoc California, all primary roads, no interstates, I don't recall exactly but it took us about two weeks. It really wasn't that bad and even fun at times, we pretty much only carried cash and one change of clothes, we really roughed it, and that little Honda never once let us down, not a single mechanical problem, not even tires. We both weighed about 150lbs at the time. I could have written a book about some of the things we had to deal with on that trip, you name it, it happened. The reason I posted this is to highlight the amazing durability of the Honda product, looking back I marvel at the unintentional abuse that little machine took day after day without a whimper, should give you even more confidence in your CBR 250R.

 

[Myaimistrue]

Go for it.

Longest in one day, 780km from Bangkok to Burma and back.

And a 3 day trip of 1,800km.

The mind felt more tired than the body.

That's a hell of a ride! I live in Bangkapi and drove mine down to Nakhon Si Thammarat, but I took my time and did it in two days. I did about 400km a day, which is about the most I'd want to do in a day on that thing! I ride wearing my padded bicycle shorts, the best thing to wear on a long trip!

 

[sendler]

I ride wearing my padded bicycle shorts, the best thing to wear on a long trip!

Agree. Bike shorts are the best undergarment for long days in the saddle.

 

[Masonmann]

After500k or 6 hours or so that's enough for me but I'm an old guy!
Bike shorts sound like a good idea for sure

 

[Mage^]

Ended my 600km jaunt with a really sore butt
Did 400km the first day and 200km the next

On the last leg of the trip met with a little mishap
Went through some thick-ish mud, and I think the front wheel slipped,
So basically the whole bike slipped out of my hands to the outside of the turn, heh.

Just goes to show how tricky mud trails can be... I think I must've been taking it at about 30 - 40 kph (That's about 20 mph)

 

[Dubreuil]

My longest trip so far has been from Whitby to Manitoulin Island and back. (Each way was a different day) This is about 550 - 600KM and I did not take the fairy. I took a break about every 1 to 1.5 hours. The only downside was my back side was really sore on the way back. But I have always had a bony butt so that is more me than the bike.

My dad has my old bike a CBR125r (2008) and he did the same trip the following weekend with no problems. There are stretches of road were the speed limit is 100KPH but it is usually 90kph. Traffic usually drives 10 to 20kph over speed limit on these roads. If a 125cc bike can do it without a problem then a 250 can

Attached is a picture of my bike loaded up and the 125 beside it.

 

[Aufitt]

 

[nicholasgresch]

550 miles

Is 550 miles hard to ride. It says its an 8 hr trip...

 

[Myaimistrue]

Dek van in Bangkok

I know what you mean!!!.. I've just done Chiang Mai to the Burmese boarder, Takilek, roughly 7/800km... lots of fun, but those Thai's just have a habbit of blindly pulling out of side streets & doing other kinds of crazy stuff on you... And all just as you've squirted that throttle!

Man, my nerves are in shreds now, any Thai road is an accident waiting to happen... But other than that, it was a walk in the park.

I love my new CBR250R, but it's just a bit embarassing when podgy kids in school uniforms on suped up scooters go whizzing past you... Great bike, great handling, great grin factor & I'm sure that it's a far, far, far better bike than any scooters out there, but it really ain't that fast!.. Needs another 50cc... And a kick start... And a propper stand... And a comfy seat... And maybe a better rider??

Huh? There is no way any dek van should be passing you, unless you let them! Possibly they could get off the line faster than you, but that shouldn't last long. I live in Bangkapi and have never had one of them even come near me. I just rode to Koh Chang again and surprisingly broke 160km/hr with a tank bag and back pack on. That is plenty fast for me! I ride up and down Ramkhamhaeng daily and the only dek van I see are in my rear view mirror, and even then, not for long!

 

[Myaimistrue]

Doable

Is 550 miles hard to ride. It says its an 8 hr trip...

It will take longer than that, with breaks, and you'll be feeling it by the time you get there, but it's definitely doable! However, 300 miles is about all I'd want to do in a day.

 

[Thump]

I just got back from a 1900km trip on my CRF250M - this bike doesn't have the comfort a CBR offers, like a fairing for less wind drag, a forward seating position which is better for long distance and of course the seat, the seat on the CRF is made for distances of maybe 30 km. But enjoyed myself!
I ran the bike close to top speed, about 90% open throttle, and the speedo showed between 125 and 135km/h; that's pretty good for a CRF which isn't geared for speed plus I'm sitting upright like a sail in the wind. I realized that the fuel mileage was surprisingly poor at this speed, above 4L/100km! Also I had to concentrate a lot, traffic here in Thailand is way slower than elsewhere and several times I came close to a collision with some local yokels who turned right in front of me or pulled out into the road, assuming I'm going 70km/h like most bikes around here.
So I slowed down, went a tank filling (around 180 km) between 110 and 120 and felt way more relaxed and safe. Fuel consumption improved immensely to about 3,6L/100km.
I had the bike for two months and rode it only on weekends, took it on short trips or just rode around. It had 1900km on the clock when I started the trip; now I rode the same amount in one week! Getting on the bike every day and riding it at higher speeds really gave me another feeling for it. I got more used to it, I could handle it better, take it closer to the limit, lean more into turns and so on. I really learned to enjoy the bike and appreciated what it can do.
A CBR is of course better for trips, but there were several situations, like when I hit a real big pothole at 100+ km/h, when I thought: a CBR would have bottomed out and maybe I would have lost control, but the suspension of the 43mm forks saved my bacon! Also leaning into turns at higher speeds I encountered surface problems and I was very glad to have the wide handle bar to keep the front end from flopping around, it would have been much harder to maintain control on a CBR with clip-ons.
On the last day I did 640 km in eight hours and even on a CRF with an upright seating position that was not a problem but I wouldn't do more than that, then it becomes tiring - I'm in my fifties and I'm used to my afternoon nap!

 

[kadookoo]

If theres' bicyclists doing country tours, then our CBR250 can definately do it. I mean, even if you WANT to stay off the freeways, hittin the backroads the 250 will shine! Farthest ive done was ~400 miles in a day, but im trying to build my endurance up slowly so fatigue doesn't hit me hard once I do a 2,000mile trip.
Besides 250s have been around for a while and smaller motors before then!

Just remember to stretch every hour and when you can.

I imagine a cramp buster/ cruise control will help you on long trips.

Having stuff on your back like a backpack also will add to fatigue so tank and saddle bags would be priority.

 

[StillwaterCBR250R]

2500 in 5 days, with one 1000+ mile day

I want to know peoples experiences on long distance traveling on the CBR250. What's the longest trip you taken? Was the ride comfortable? Any issues along the way?
My longest ride was a day trip along a winding road in northern Ontario. AWESOME trail.
Next summer I'm thinking of a cross Canada trip.
Any thoughts?

http://www.cbr250.net/forum/honda-c...-2500-miles-interstate-canyons-dirt-hail.html

 

[pulsurge]

I want to know peoples experiences on long distance traveling on the CBR250. What's the longest trip you taken? Was the ride comfortable? Any issues along the way?
My longest ride was a day trip along a winding road in northern Ontario. AWESOME trail.
Next summer I'm thinking of a cross Canada trip.
Any thoughts?

Despite the sporty riding position and a firm seat- I find it better than my earlier motorcycle which had softer suspension and an upright riding position. Never faced issues apart from a conked off stator coil that made me ride without any electricals whatsoever. Tried to compensate by doing this:

Starting the bike was another issue as the juice left in the battery could only support the FI system and not crank the bike. So I used to push the bike up the slope with all the luggage and then roll it down for a push start.

Longest Trips:

Mumbai-Spiti-Mumbai: 5250 kms in 12 days riding through real bad weather in the Himalayas with 1000 kms of non-existent roads.

Mumbai-Bhangarh-Agra-Mumbai: 3200 kms in 4 days

Mumbai-Andhra-Hampi-Mumbai: 2198 kms in 5 days

Mumbai-Dandeli-Goa-Konkan-Mumbai: 1545 kms in 3 days

Mumbai-Gadag-Hampi-Mumbai: 1500 kms in 3 days

And many other 400-700 kms one day rides. Present odometer reads 78,500 kms in 2.5 years. Haven't faced much of an issue yet! TOUCHWOOD

 

[Bmaster]

I have done 550 kms in one day in CR,

 

[theironhorse]

. Present odometer reads 78,500 kms in 2.5 years. Haven't faced much of an issue yet! TOUCHWOOD

going slight OT here. i have seen only 2 cbr's now with 75k plus and one is yours .. i am still hovering around 30k however you would have changed 5 sets of tyre by now hence wanted your opinion.

used conti's : sad tyre
dunlop tuffgrip : again ok for bad roads only.

what would you suggest for my next change for rear. front IRC will hold good for another 5K kms

Michelin : pilot sporty
ceat : xoom xl or anything else ?