Honda CBR250R

Honda CBR250R

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Styling and Instrument Panel

Front biased styling for motorcycle is trend in Japan and CBR250R has followed the same trend. The new CBR250R features a new full fairing and reinforces its sporty design with sophisticated and dynamic lines. In addition to its sporty look, the fairing proves comfortable for the driver side and weather disturbances. The new CBR250r got 55/60 watt light for its monoblock integrated headlight which makes the visibility better during night journeys. The front cowl and headlight is largely derived from the VFR1200F. The muscular tank and sharp rear tail look like derived from its larger sibling CBR1000RR. The concept of mass centralization is widely used while designing the bike.The seat of CBR250R is just 31 inch (784mm) above the ground level which means even 5 feet 6 inch tall rider will not face any problem for seat height. . In addition, a separated seat that enables the rider to enjoy a wide variety of situations from touring to sports riding. Apart from this the new CBR250R is hosting a storage space under the seat that can carry easily a “U” tools on board or other rain gear. The position of handlebars and footpegs are in line with the seat to support a sporty driving style. The riding posture of CBR250R offers optimum comfort and safety. The airy cockpit provides ample amount of air around head and shoulder.

The new CBR250R got brand new multifunction LCD instrumentation panel which include speedometer, rpm meter, engine temperature, fuel gauge, clock and odometer. A neutral light is also there. With a brilliant blue LCD backlight, the display looks modern and futuristic. A special silencer with an irregular pentagonal section was chosen for the muffler design in order to reflect the cutting-edge design of Honda motorcycles.

Honda CBR250R

Fuel Efficiency

Honda is known for its gasoline (petrol) fuel efficient engine throughout the world and the new CBR250 is not expectation. The new CBR250R is able to deliver fuel efficiently of 27Km/liter (WMTC mode). With 13 liter fuel tank it can give you range of more than 350 kilometer which is good enough for long rides. 

Colors

The new CBR250R will be available in 3 colors Red (similar to VFR1200F), the HRC Red-white-Blue and Black.

Optional Accessories

As we seen in case of Honda VFR1200F the new CBR250R also going to have accessories list like a purpose designed tail pack, a carbon look seat cowl, wheel rim stickers, tank protection and a u lock designed to fit under the seat of the CBR250R.

Price and Availability

Honda CBR250R has big plan for India and Honda also said that they will produce the bike in India. It means that more localize part which will reduce cost dramatically. The Honda CBR250R is expected to launch in April 2011 in India with expected price of below Rs. 1.5 Lakh ex-showroom.

Complete Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 2030mm

Width: 709mm

Height: 1127mm

Wheelbase: 1369mm

Seat Height: 784mm

Ground Clearance: 148mm

Rake: 25°

Trail: 95 mm

Engine Type: 4 stroke, DOHC 4-valve, water cooled

Displacement: 249.4CC

Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55 mm

Compression ratio: 10.7 : 1

Maximum power: 26. 2 bhp (18.7 kilowatts) @8500 rpm (95/1/EC)

Maximum Torque: 22.9 Nm @7,000 rpm (95/1/EC)

Carburetion: Electronic Fuel Injection PGM-FI

Diameter of the venture: 38MM

Ignition: Transistorized with electronic advance

Transmission: Clutch: Wet multiplate with coil springs

Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed return

Final Reduction: Ring Chain

Final Drive: Chain

Training: Mechanical cable

Primary reduction 2.808

Final reduction 2.714

Electricals

Start Electric

Battery 12V/ 6AH

Headlight 55/60 watts

Chassis Frame Type: Double beam type steel tube (Diamond frame)

Kerb Weight: 161 KG/ 165 (C-ABS version)

Fuel Tank: 13 liter

Rim Front 17 M / C × MT 2.75

Rear 17 M / C × MT 4.00

Tire Front 110/70 ×17M / C

Rear 140/70 × 17M / C

Suspension Front telescopic fork, 37 mm, 130 mm travel

Rear Pro-Link Monoshock, 104 mm travel

Brake: Front Hydraulic disc 296 x 4.5 mm with 2-piston caliper and resin pads

Rear hydraulic disc 220 x 5 mm with single piston caliper and resin pads

font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#333333'>Brakes: Front (mm)       300 mm dual semi-floating petal discs, dual piston

Brakes: Rear (mm)         220 mm single petal disc, single piston