if anything it's less tiring. bike has more upright riding position.

 

I wouldn't say it's necessarily more tiring than a larger bike. The biggest problem for me on longer rides is the lack of legroom. I'm 5'11" and my legs start getting cramped after about ~30 minutes. It's manageable with stops every now and then to stretch the legs.

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They make a Goldwing for extended freeway travel. It's actually almost a car!
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Aside from upright riding position, is airflow impact the main fatigue factor ?

 

airflow really doesn't bother me. the biggest problem i have is my legs falling asleep. but stopping every 45mins for a stretch gets rid of that problem. longest trip ive taken is only 3 hours.

 

Slightly less tiring than the Ducati ST2 (994cc). Lighter to get off the sidestand at stops, less vibration than the big twin. Same wind.

 

Well, between freeway riding and around-town riding on the CBR250, I find the freeway riding to be less strain on the upper body/arms because at freeway speeds some of the upper body weight is being taken off the arms. The legs need a good stretch now and then, too. Maybe I'll look into aftermarket highway pegs and ape-hanger handlebars for long trips!

 

I took my CBR250R from Vancouver, BC to Kent, WA. It was fine for the three hours. I was resting my elbows on my knees for a lot of the ride. I stopped once for gas which gave my legs a good stretchy stretch. The only reason why I would not want to do it again is because that bike doesn't pull enough.


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I did a trip form Niagara falls Ny to Savannah Ga in 17 hours it's 1036 miles. I am 6 foot and 195 the Cbr had no issues doing the intire trip and it wasn't a bad drive at all. I did however have shogun no cut frame slider and can use those as pegs for my feet as well as the rear passanger pegs in a lose tuck (or tight if wind gets stupid) I would say the Cbr is very easy for long rides. I have been on a shadow great bike but not me and a Harley also great bike but both didn't fit me like the CBR250R I did over 300 miles on the shadow and the Harley was just 150ish just wasn't fun to ride.

 

Let me put things to perspective here.
I'm 6'3" weigh in almost 240 pounds and i did a 400km nonstop trip from the best roads in the country and across the worst "Ghat"(mountain pass) in the country which is pothole laden( its just 20kms long and it took me an hour to get through) in just over 4 hours which equals to an average speed of 100kmph.
So we have 3 factors cleared out
1) Tall guy who's legs never fell asleep or tired
2) A bit too much weight on the bike and it never complained nor did i (heck if my home wasnt 400kms away i wouldve kept going for atleast another 2 hours without getting off the bike and nothing done to the seats)
3) The wind factor which only bothered me when i had a crappy helmet that couldnt cancel the wind noise and almost left me deaf for 2 hours after the journey. (definitely need a touring visor)

However everyone has their own limits.. i guess i was enjoying the ride too much to focus on the discomforts(if any..)

 

That TOTALLY depends on which bigger bike you're comparing to!

I had a Ducati 900SS that would cause me major pain while droning down the freeways. (It was a HOOT onna twisties, though! ;^)

My '01 Goldwing is MUCH less tiring than the CBR250R for freeway riding; that 'Wing is an EASY long-distance ride. (It totally sux as a commuter, though -- except for the luggage capacity ;^)

 

Well I'm 6'2" 195lbs and went on a 225 mile each way trip and it is more comfortable to me then my 05 919. I've had some miniscus removed from my left knee about a year ago and the ergos are great for me.

 

I've spent hours on mine at 'highway+' speeds and didn't really find it tiring at all. Only thing that sucks about it is knowing that you're pretty much at the extent of what the 250 is capable of (especially when attempting to overtake at those speeds).

 

Only thing that sucks about it is knowing that you're pretty much at the extent of what the 250 is capable of (especially when attempting to overtake at those speeds).

Instead of trying to overtake when the bike is heavily loaded down, I figure it's probably better to pull to the side of the road and come to a complete stop for ten seconds, then resume. I'll then have a clear road ahead, and I'll probably never be able to catch back up to the other vehicle!

 

it may be more comfy compared to sportbikes.

 

If it is not a cruiser, than I think eventually every bike will be uncomfortable. I do not mind it, I just take breaks here and there.

 

One of the biggest things I do for comfort on long trips (and short trips for that matter) is wear good ear plugs.

I have shure ear buds that musicians use on stage. They are ear plugs, that are also ear buds. They are super nice as you hear nothing but music, but I worry about the safety as you can't hear outside warnings.

 

Not just for comfort . . . also to save your hearing! Earplugs are essential at highway speeds . . . .

 

I find the cbr250r extremely comfortable for a small bike. but then, I'm 5'6" 145lbs. my V-Strom I can stay on all day without getting tired. the CBR I can stay on half a day without getting tired....

 

My CBR250R is certainly not as comfortable as my (long gone) 1989 Harley Electra-Glide, a highway hauler if there ever was one. Better suspension, cushy seat, windshield (perhaps the largest factor), and better in side winds.

Plus, that hog got over 50mpg on the tours. If I was still doing touring, the CBR250 would not be on my short list.

 

My CBR250R is certainly not as comfortable as my (long gone) 1989 Harley Electra-Glide, a highway hauler if there ever was one. Better suspension, cushy seat, windshield (perhaps the largest factor), and better in side winds.

Plus, that hog got over 50mpg on the tours. If I was still doing touring, the CBR250 would not be on my short list.

Same here. I think the CBR250R is a great little bike for what it is. That said, it's not a motorcycle I'd want to do any kind of extended touring on, any more than I'd want to cross the Atlantic ocean in a 16ft. aluminum fishing boat. Not at my age anyway. Just because a CBR250R can move along down the freeway at 75 mph all day long, doesn't mean that it is well suited for that purpose. A Honda XR650L Dual Sport can do that too, but it's not suited for extended freeway work either. Similarly, an attempt to take a 700 - 900 lb. fully loaded touring bike over Black Bear Pass up above the town of Telluride, Colorado can only guaranty that you will be hating yourself and your motorcycle, assuming you make it and live to tell the tale.

 

On any sporty type seat, any bike will be uncomfortable on long highway rides. This is due to being stationary on the seat and not moving around. If you start moving around when your already getting sore, it's too late. Once stationary for a few minutes again, you will just continue with the soreness.

Up in the twisties, your are constantly moving around, even if it's minimal and your pushing blood back n forth through your body. Riding relaxed, upright and stationary is fatiguing on any seat not built like a couch.