Honda's CB-R series which develops five models worldwide. First test drive to 250 which seems to be the main in Japan. Hot driving is distinctive from CB 250 F, which is attractive. * Young machine From the August issue of 2018 (released on June 24)
[◯] Output slightly but not complaining
CB 250 F equipped with 249 cc water-cooled DOHC 4 valve single cylinder. The successor to that is the new CB 250R.
The engine is common to F, including the compression ratio, the primary / secondary reduction ratio, all the gear ratios of all six stages, and the maximum output is nominally 27 ps, which is reduced by 2 ps.
First off from that engine. I did not expect so much because it is powered down on the specifications, but I am stronger than the equivalent, not to feel it.
In the city, the low rotation area is enough torque to fully satisfy the condition of 5000 rpm or less, and if the throttle is fully opened, the single zone will grow smoothly unexpectedly up to 10,500 rpm at which the red zone starts.
As compared with ABS specifications, the weight of the car is 17 kg, which is about 11% lighter, so the influence seems to be quite large.
Moreover, focusing on the linear response by reviewing the intake and exhaust system and FI setting has also been successful.
[◯] Pleasant feeling to operate
Next handling. This is already different from the CB 250 F. It is not a type that changes the direction as if there is a will on the motorcycle against the falling down of the car body, the control is entrusted to the last by the rider.
However, it is not difficult at all, it is free from turning radius to line change in the bank.
There is a feeling that everything is under their control, and it is the faithful response of the engine that is helping this.
In addition to the absolute lightness of the car body, the balance of the mass will be centralized, supple of the steel frame, radial tire which contributes to the feeling of ground, etc will be all good.
Movement of φ41 mm inverted fork larger than CBR 250 R and separation pressure type rear shock is also good quality, not only sporty but also ride comfort at cruising is not complaining.
A brake that combines a φ296 mm petal disk and a radial mount caliper of the opposed 4 pistons at the front is not a type that is powerful enough to imagine from this spec, but it is controllable from the very low speed range including the rear.
About the ABS adopting the notable IMU, although it was not able to experience the effect, it is very big in the sense of security sense.
[X] Sacrificing loading capacity considerably, tire exchange fee is also high
Although it is common to the recent street fighter type naked, since the seat surface of the tandem seat is narrow, it is difficult to stably attach a large seat bag. Also, the tire will become radial from the bias of the CB 250 F era, the replacement cost seems to increase.
[Conclusion] Condensing its fundamental pleasure running on a motorcycle
It feels like a naked feeling in a true sense that it feels even that the presence of a motorbike between myself and the road surface is scarce. There is somewhat difficulty in loading, but it seems that Avatar is also an ekobo even so even that, it should be fun to be everyday enough to go out with you.
Main specifications []: ABS vehicle •Overall length 2020 Overall width 805 Total height 1050 Axle distance 1355 Seat height 800 (each mm) Weight 142 [144] kg (Equipped)•Water-cooled four-stroke single cylinder DOHC 4 valve 249 ° 27 ps / 9000 rpm 2.3 ㎏-m / 8000 rpm Transmission 6 stages Return fuel tank capacity 10 L •Brake F = Disk R = Disk•Tire F = 110 / 70R17 R = 150 / 60R17
Photography: Shin Ishibashi
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