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This time, we bring you the honest opinions of owners of the Honda "CB250R"!
Honestly, the Honda CB250R is this kind of motorcycle!!
The new generation CB series currently has a lineup of four models and five models: CB1000R, CB650R/E-Clutch, CB250R, and CB125R. The 250cc class CB250R belongs to the light motorcycle class.
The engine is a water-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve, single-cylinder engine, the same as the single-cylinder full-cowl model CBR250R (now out of the catalog) and the CRF250L/Rally. This may make you think that it's a dress-up model of the full-cowl model CBR250R, but that's not the case at all.
The CB250R was released in 2018. It was released with the proposition of "the lightest completed vehicle weight in its class (※1 250cc on-road sports class/Honda research as of March 2018) that allows the rider to always feel in control of the vehicle."
It weighs an amazing 142kg (144kg even with ABS)! This is quite light considering that the KTM 250 Duke, which was quite light among the models at the time, had a dry weight of 149 kg. To achieve this lightness, a new frame, swingarm, wheels, etc. were adopted. In addition to reducing the weight, the battery was placed directly under the fuel tank, and the weight distribution was optimized to improve the riding performance, so-called mass centralization was thoroughly implemented.
The most distinctive feature was the adoption of an IMU, the first in the 250cc class (※1). In 2018, you could choose whether or not to have ABS, but the ABS version was equipped with the same Bosch 5-axis IMU as the 2017 CBR1000RR. This was due to concerns that the body was too light, making the rear wheel more likely to lift up during hard braking. The most advanced 5-axis IMU at the time was used for ABS control to prevent forward roll from a jackknife state caused by excessive front braking.
In the 2019 model change, the suspension settings were softened to improve foot placement, and the footpegs were changed to sporty solid aluminum. In 2022, the suspension will be upgraded to SHOWA SFF-BF (Separate Function Front Fork Big Piston) and an assist slipper clutch will be newly adopted to improve marketability. However, the vehicle weight remains the lightest in its class at 144 kg (currently only available in ABS models).
How do Webike users feel about the CB250R?
CB250R
Average Brand New Price: $2506.96
Used Price: $2181.09
Word of mouth: 55 cases
*Data as of June 16, 2024
Average owner satisfaction score is 3 out of 5.99 (Number of persons evaluated:410 persons)
Of particular note is the high rating of 4.8 points for maneuverability. Users also commented on maneuverability, saying things like, "First of all, it's light and has good fuel economy," and "It's easy to handle, just like a Cub."
On the other hand, loading capacity was rated low at 2.27 points. One user said, "Once I put the ETC under the pillion seat, there's no room left for anything else. I'm planning on buying a small seat bag."
A quick summary of CB250R
Pros
The size of the machine is like a 125cc class, so it is lightweight and easy to maneuver.
The body of the car is easy to control.It gives a sense of togetherness. It's fun to manipulate.
Minimum turning radius is 2 even on specs.At 3mU-turn and small turnaround.
It is lightweight anyway, so acceleration feels good.
Cons
Too much focus on centralization of mass, not well maintained.
Rear seat seat is small, so loadability is not so good.
Fuel tank capacity is low at 10 liters. I would like to have a little more than 2 liters of fuel in the cruising range.
The quality of the parts still feels cheap when you look at them closely.
CB250R Owner's Voice
Here are some of the most impressive voices among the many reviews.
Drunkard (2023)
| Motive for purchase, intended use, and comparative car models | Switching from a BMW full pannier tourer. Lightness was the motive for purchase. |
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| Pros/Satisfactory points | The CB125R is slightly smaller than the CB125R and has an engine with twice the displacement, making it very nimble. interpoint (interword separation)Easy to handle, just like a turnip. interpoint (interword separation)Fuel consumption is 35~40km/l Even the old man rider can enjoy the winding road with a flutter. |
| Disadvantages and dissatisfactions | Centralized mass, battery under the tank, plug caps not visible despite being naked single, etc., not easy to maintain. I have a problem with the rear seat, it has two hooks inside for hooking the D-rings of the helmet. （I don't use it.) |
| Advice for prospective buyers | having loading capacity of zero! For long tours, you need to be prepared to wear an external carrier, carry a backpack, etc. For maintenance, you need to remove the tank cover, float the tank, and do other tedious work. But once you start riding, you will be so happy that I am sorry for complaining about it.Fuel efficient and fun bike.is |
Police Officer Shinsan (2023 model)
| Motive for purchase, intended use, and comparative car models | The CB125R was on my mind, then the CB250R, then the CRF250L, and then the XR250 that I own was increased because I would not give it up. I was hardly concerned about the insecurity of the footing, the position of the steps, or the protrusion of the seat, as described in the video. |
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| Pros/Satisfactory points | interpoint (interword separation)I don't see the need for lowering. The engine feels very good. I can go to the convenience store to buy lunch in between jobs.Easy to Ride |
| Disadvantages and dissatisfactions | The quality of the parts still feels cheap when you look at them closely. It's hard to get into 2nd or 3rd gear because I'm breaking in. |
| Advice for prospective buyers | It is an excellent bike, with no maintenance costs such as inspections, can be driven on highways, and can be customized with a wide variety of parts available. |
TT-R (2018)
| Motive for purchase, intended use, and comparative car models | After he passed his 60th birthday, he downsized his bike according to his fitness. |
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| Pros/Satisfactory points | interpoint (interword separation)Anyway, "lightweightThe weight of the CRF250 is lighter than that of the old CRF250. Lighter weight than the old CRF250 is rare for a bike these days. Even with an inefficient engine, the light weight makes climbing a breeze. interpoint (interword separation)Runs" more than expectedCornering was better than expected. Cornering was better than expected. I bought an early model CB later and it is by far my favorite. The later model starts banking even if you are not aware of it and is easy to ride for beginners. |
| Disadvantages and dissatisfactions | The design is not well thought out. I wanted the seat frame to be designed 2cm narrower. |
| Advice for prospective buyers | Lightweight and simple, the CB250R has the speed to be enjoyed,It can be used for mountain passes, touring, commuting, shopping, and a wide range of other purposes.The following is a list of the most common problems with the |
Check out the CB250R's competitors
More than six years after its debut, the CB250R still holds the title of "lightest 250cc on-road sport bike in its class. The CB250R still shines with its astonishingly light weight of 144 kg, while other domestic and foreign 250cc naked machines, such as Yamaha's MT-25 and KTM's 250 Duke, are in the upper 160 kg range.
The only machine that comes close to the CB250R in terms of lightness is the Gixxer 250 equipped with a lightweight and compact oil-cooled engine, but even then the difference is 10 kg (154 kg), and the Gixxer 150, its little brother with a 154 cc engine, weighs only 139 kg.
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*Owner average satisfaction and number of reviews are as of June 16, 2024.
SUZUKI Gixxer 250
Average owner satisfaction: 4.09 (Number of ratings: 160)
Average new car price: $2506.96
Average used car price: $2181.09
Word of mouth:20 cases
