[ballsy]

I saw a 2012 cbr with a repsol paint job from the dealer and it was a couple thousand dollars more. Will the 2013 repsol cost more since it is now a stock color?

 

[Minifur]

In Canada the repsol CBR 125 was originally $100 more than the other colors. You can probably expect similar pricing with the new 250 colors.

 

[Diversion]

It's possible that it will be more free cash in Honda's pockets all because they already know the stand-out color scheme will be popular.. people like to be looked at, it'll sell out first.

 

[MotoMike]

If it does turn out to be the hot seller, as many are predicting, it wouldn't surprise me to see some dealers tacking on an extra hundred or so to whatever Honda decides the MSRP will be for the Repsol version, especially if it ends up being a limited build, which it could be.

 

[Redline]

It will probably be a bit more. The frame is a different colour which kills economies of scale on that aspect.

Same for the wheels.

Add cost of stickers.

And... does something look orange around the ignition and steering bolt?

 

[Torchsport]

I'll pay.

 

[Aufitt]

2013 is just paint
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[molgam]

2013 is plasti-dip'ed!

 

[Rorschach]

And... does something look orange around the ignition and steering bolt?

Looks like reflection from the tank to me.

Either way, paying a premium for race replica paint that only belongs on a 600 or 1000cc bike is pointless, like the race replica 50cc scooters 16 year olds in England buy

 

[Minifur]

2013 is just paint
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My thoughts exactly.

I can't believe all the people wanting to trade in their current bike for a different color one. It's a motorcycle not a new pair of shoes or something.

 

[Steve_47]

If I was looking to buy a new CBR250R and the Repsol was only $100 more, I might consider it. Would have to see one in person to know for sure. I can't see trading just for a different color scheme though. My 250 runs extremely well, and I like it, so it would take something more to put me into trading mode.

 

[hard six]

I'm not a huge Supersport/MotoGP nut, but is there some sort of stigma against owning a Repsol replica 250R if you're a newbie rider? I've always admired these bikes (also like the Movistar Telefonica) but I think it might be a bit too loud for me, especially if (god forbid) I went down in the middle of a crowded intersection.

Yes, I know it's still just a 250R with different plastics but considering the fairings/wheels are bright orange with huge sponsor lettering, you're basically attracting a ton of attention. Don't think I'd ever end up getting one since I like the stealth look, but just kinda curious what the seasoned riders think.

 

[jscott1]

I'm not a huge Supersport/MotoGP nut, but is there some sort of stigma against owning a Repsol replica 250R if you're a newbie rider? ...

I don't know if there is a stigma or not, but it seems kind of silly to me. It would be like painting your Chevy Impala to look like Dale Jr's NASCAR. Everyone knows that the street version Impala is nothing like a NASCAR so it's posing to be something it's not.

We all know that the Repsol Honda is not a CBR250R to painting one like that is kind of silly. It looks nice and might attract attention, but I would hate to explain every 5 minutes that it's not a race replica bike.

 

[Naked_Duc]

instead of trading in for a 2013 and taking a hit, why not just buy the replacement plastics?

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Looks silly if you ask me, but I expect it to sell for a couple of hundred quid more than stock, and then be discounted after a year or so, because no-one will be daft enough to pay extra.

 

[roberthood]

I don't know if there is a stigma or not, but it seems kind of silly to me. It would be like painting your Chevy Impala to look like Dale Jr's NASCAR. Everyone knows that the street version Impala is nothing like a NASCAR so it's posing to be something it's not.

We all know that the Repsol Honda is not a CBR250R to painting one like that is kind of silly. It looks nice and might attract attention, but I would hate to explain every 5 minutes that it's not a race replica bike.

I don't know..I have seen people put racing stickers on mini-vans. Even saw a K&N sticker kit on a wagon. People like to think they are racing from red light to red light I guess.

 

[MotoMike]

instead of trading in for a 2013 and taking a hit, why not just buy the replacement plastics?

Or better yet leave it the way it is... stock. It will be worth much more "stock" if and when you do decide to sell it. The guys who sink a lot of money into cosmetic farkles and what not, will find this out in a big way when they try to sell those bikes.

 

[Torchsport]

I'm going to have a serious discussion with my local dealer(s) this week, about the pricing. We'll see what kind of stories I get...

 

[lewiCBR250R]

if it is a limited edition, will that rule out people buying repsol fairings to swap out for their 2012's? because then it won't really be limited edition then if everyone starts changingto rpsol fairings, but i guess they have to have some replacements for people who actually bought the repsol bike in case they drop it etc.

 

[roberthood]

Reminds me of the Joe Camel CBR600 they had back in I think..97-98? It didn't sell that well, at least in my area, only saw a few back then. But..try and look for one now..aren't too many used ones around. Which can be cool I guess for someone looking to be nostalgic.