Honda CBR 250R

Honda CBR 250R

In segmentation , the class 250 cc sport bike is still wide open . Noted , the new Kawasaki Ninja 250 products that appeared dominant in this class . However , this gap seems not long survive , considering Honda has released the CBR250R to compete . Astra Honda Motor ( AHM ) as car manufacturers Honda , claiming CBR 250R is a product that is really new . That is, in design and engineering , there is no connection with other Honda products in the country .

Even so , AHM acknowledges that this bike was inspired Honda VFR1200F for the headlamp and windshield . While the fairing design , taken from the CBR1000RR . As known , a series of VFR and CBR models sport touring motorcycle genre GP .

While at the top of the seat CBR250R , this bike presents a fairly good handling . Handlebar width and slope angle is the key. Information tachometer , speedometer , clock , tripmeter , odometer , engine temperature , and fuel status are in one cluster . Interestingly , the dim shades of blue right in the tachometer needle is reminiscent of the Honda car tachometer .

Behind fairingnya , mechanical heart pinned DOHC , 249 cc , PGM - FI ( Fuel Injection programed ) . Turn the ignition and press the starter button near the right grip . His voice was smooth , though vaguely similar to the idle sound of Honda Tiger . However, because the CBR 250R embrace injection , throttle response is given better . Open just a little, and the tacho - meter will be scrambled up .

Honda put the caster angle ( the angle between the slope of the front shock absorber on the frame ) by 25 degrees . Telescopic front suspension 37 mm diameter ( greater than 30 mm Tiger ) , and the same size as that used Ninja 250 . Monoshock rear suspension , the type of Pro - Link with a distance of around 574 mm , the front tire and 110/70-17 rear tire profile 140/70-17 .

Enter the gear and the sound will be audible jolt , although it can be tolerated . The movement of the clutch lever lightly , making a 6-speed gear shift becomes easy . However, when doing engine brake , chain rattling sound heard clearly , reminding us the Tiger character .

Invite CBR250R cornering , throttle position and engine guard will maneuver perfectly . The use of tire width soles ( over a half inch width of the Ninja ) gave a good contribution . Unfortunately , this is not a time trial bike models have ABS technology . As a result , a dip of symptoms due to sudden braking is still felt , and once again , reminds us of the characteristics of the Tiger .