[Rick]

GIVI ok, any size

"Support"? Don't need anything. Notice in the picture the Givi base-plate is not integrated into the rear carrier, it is BOLTED on. This is the setup I use, I've got a 55L liter Givi on my 250rABS. Just got back from COSTCO lastnight with a passenger on back, and the GIVI crammed full.. still cruising at 110kph smooth as silk.
Just be VERY careful, weighting that box will make this 160kg bike seriously top-heavy. On the kickstand the bike may tip over.

 

[Rick]

Givi universal bolt on mount

you're using this now ?
that sounds fantastic. can you tell us the part numbers for the bolt on rack, and box that you have installed ? I'd like to see about ordering a set.

Sure: here it is:
Givi universal bolt on mount

If that link doesn't work:
RL Motorcycles

My box:

Givia Maxia

http://compare.ebay.com/like/200487823184?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y


Keep in mind there are two box series, monoKEY and monoLOCK; they are not compatible.

This is mounted on the Honda 250r rack:
rear rack
HONDA : Rear carrier [0SKZXKYJ05]
about 14,000 yen.

I've used this box/mount setup on three bikes, just swap the box to the bike I'm using for the day. works great.

 

[Rick]

>This is mounted on the Honda 250r rack:
rear rack
HONDA : Rear carrier [0SKZXKYJ05]
about 14,000 yen.

Does the rack slip over the grab handles on either side, how does it get bolted on exactly? The picture doesn't show the cbr grab handles.

The Honda rear 'carrier' (rack) requires removal of the grab handles. The two bolts for each handle are used to hold on the rack. The Givi mounting plate has four bolts and 'hooks' to hold it to the (Honda) rack.

Hope this helps

 

[Rick]

HONDA OEM rack broke, overloaded

"Support"? Don't need anything. Notice in the picture the Givi base-plate is not integrated into the rear carrier, it is BOLTED on. This is the setup I use, I've got a 55L liter Givi on my 250rABS. Just got back from COSTCO lastnight with a passenger on back, and the GIVI crammed full.. still cruising at 110kph smooth as silk.
Just be VERY careful, weighting that box will make this 160kg bike seriously top-heavy. On the kickstand the bike may tip over.

UPDATE, my $140 Honda rack broke. Admittedly I overloaded it, but the design concentrates stress on a flat metal bar instead of on a tube (which would NOT have broken). I will not buy that design again and instead I'm looking for a new seller.

 

[Rick]

Wasnt sure if i was going to get a top box on the CBR. Had them on 2 of my 3 scooters. (50cc-150cc-460cc scoots) Never got one on the 150 because i felt it ruined the look of the bike. Same feeling about the CBR. But i do miss lockable storage so was going to get one soon as the givi was available. but now from reading the above. maybe i will just not bother. I will be on the hwy alot next season and at 100kph + .. get kicked around in the wind enough without it so dont want to add in extra instability.

Ive got a 52L givi top box, don't notice any instability or turbulence. It was on the bike when I took it to redline at 165KPH.
Love the box cuz it stores two full face helmets and some gear securely. Recommended.

 

[Rick]

Quick update for U.S. readers.

Finally, a U.S. distributor stocks the GIVI rack:

Givi Topcase Rack (Honda CBR250R, '11-) - Givi SR1103 : TwistedThrottle.com

For me to order it from the UK would've cost about $200 US to have it delivered...
Delivery from the US to the US is a bit cheaper

I'll finally get my GIVI top case *back* on the bike since the failure of the Japanese rack last summer...

My Japanese rack failed also (the black coated one). I got all my money back because this product was canceled for being defective. Might give that a try.