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**Divya Sharan** · 03-17-2016, 02:36 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

Also if anyone can suggest, will it be worth getting the P220 Joel'd rather than upgrading to different bike?

No.
Need more power, get a more powerful stock motor. And be a responsible road user.

**Honeybhalla250** · 03-17-2016, 02:38 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Kautilya Tiwari View Post

Dude..reading all your posts..i come to the conclusion that you are crazy!

Yes mate, Read post #17592, i said that myself

. That is what happens when you not just fall in love with a bike but you fall in love with biking, the urge to control what's under your legs to the extreme. Now let's say you own a CBR250R and you can do anything and everything with it, now one(like me) gets bored of doing that same thing again and again and then the urge of more power arises. That's what i am going through and finally decided to upgrade.
But what i am confused about is whether to go for the Ceeber or get the P220 Joel'd or wait and save more to get the RC390.
And trust me noone can come to a conclusion when you talk about what biker needs. Biker saves money not for the future but to buy leather jackets, gloves, shoes and a whole lot more stuff and maybe for a bigger capacity engine and this urge never ends because he/she never gets satisfied. And yes that's really crazy, trust me i have seen people and now me myself and i think/feel this "crazy" is good.

@Divya Sharan

Thanks for the suggestion

**judebrent** · 03-17-2016, 03:08 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

Yes mate, Read post #17592, i said that myself

. That is what happens when you not just fall in love with a bike but you fall in love with biking, the urge to control what's under your legs to the extreme. Now let's say you own a CBR250R and you can do anything and everything with it, now one(like me) gets bored of doing that same thing again and again and then the urge of more power arises. That's what i am going through and finally decided to upgrade.
But what i am confused about is whether to go for the Ceeber or get the P220 Joel'd or wait and save more to get the RC390.
And trust me noone can come to a conclusion when you talk about what biker needs. Biker saves money not for the future but to buy leather jackets, gloves, shoes and a whole lot more stuff and maybe for a bigger capacity engine and this urge never ends because he/she never gets satisfied. And yes that's really crazy, trust me i have seen people and now me myself and i think/feel this "crazy" is good.

@Divya Sharan

Thanks for the suggestion

Well, I was here at this thread writing and taking feedback from some great people! Was moving on from a Karizma R and was stuck between the CBR250R and the Pulsar RS200. I was all set on booking the CBR250R ABS version and that very evening backed off and instead went to the KTM showroom and booked the Duke 390! My reasons were: -

I wanted dual channel ABS*
Moving from the 225CC Karizma engine to a 250CC engine, didn't sound like a big gain, although the CBR has more to offer that just that!
Lastly, I wanted something light and flickable with an upright seating posture.

For me, the Duke 390 ticked all of these. Mileage wasn't a concern and many of my pals own a Duke and the feedback where availability of spares and cost of maintenance was impressive.

I still like the CBR250R, it was something I had in mind for a long time, but I went for the Duke for the reasons mentioned above. You've been well informed here. Take some more time if required, don't rush into anything

Happy biking!

**Honeybhalla250** · 03-17-2016, 03:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

Well, I was here at this thread writing and taking feedback from some great people! Was moving on from a Karizma R and was stuck between the CBR250R and the Pulsar RS200. I was all set on booking the CBR250R ABS version and that very evening backed off and instead went to the KTM showroom and booked the Duke 390! My reasons were: -

I wanted dual channel ABS*
Moving from the 225CC Karizma engine to a 250CC engine, didn't sound like a big gain, although the CBR has more to offer that just that!
Lastly, I wanted something light and flickable with an upright seating posture.

For me, the Duke 390 ticked all of these. Mileage wasn't a concern and many of my pals own a Duke and the feedback where availability of spares and cost of maintenance was impressive.

I still like the CBR250R, it was something I had in mind for a long time, but I went for the Duke for the reasons mentioned above. You've been well informed here. Take some more time if required, don't rush into anything

Happy biking!

@judebrent

That's a really good help, i can say you were in almost same place with same feeling i have going on in my mind. Perhaps, waiting is what i should go for, for now. The best thing with the KTM is you can turn off the ABS if you are good enough to control the power it provides to have some fun.

**judebrent** · 03-17-2016, 05:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

@judebrent

That's a really good help, i can say you were in almost same place with same feeling i have going on in my mind. Perhaps, waiting is what i should go for, for now. The best thing with the KTM is you can turn off the ABS if you are good enough to control the power it provides to have some fun.

Yes, although not recommended. We know there are many pros out there. However, no pro can predict an emergency situation and it's always good to have it on

#SafetyFirst

**Deathwing** · 03-17-2016, 06:03 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

Yes it does everything i need, I am looking for more power as the P220 feels like a toy now, i need something that should be tough to handle with my riding style, so that in whatever time it takes, that other bike become a toy and then i will look for something big again gaining skills to ride, ride hard and brake. I cannot explain it in exact way, but being a rider with experience you all can understand what am i pointing to.
Also if anyone can suggest, will it be worth getting the P220 Joel'd rather than upgrading to different bike?

If u looking for power and riding hard why not go for the rc or duke 390? Those bikes are meant to be revved hard, might fit ur profile of bike you looking for, the ceeber is a highway chiller,comfortable between 5000-7000rpm , types can go higher but that's too much speed , I can jus move in the highways at 80-100 in 6th gear is very good for the bike in that range I reckon.

**Honeybhalla250** · 03-17-2016, 06:23 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I really appreciate and thank you all for your reply.
I think, things are clear in my mind now. Will have to sit alone and take the decision considering every aspect.

Will update you all. Thanks again.

**Deathwing** · 03-17-2016, 07:24 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Guys I have cut a link or two on my chain sprocket as its nearing its the end of its life, I couldn't tighten it anymore, soo cut off the a couple of links, immediately felt gearing n gear breaking a lot smoother and a bit more surge, I have a doubt will this screw up my gear box? Note I'm jus gonna use it like this for another 2000km before I service my bike when the entire chain sprocket unit will be changed.

**xplod566** · 03-17-2016, 07:28 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

I really appreciate and thank you all for your reply.
I think, things are clear in my mind now. Will have to sit alone and take the decision considering every aspect.

Will update you all. Thanks again.

Hey buddy I like your style as a biker , you know what exactly a biker needs [emoji6]

P220 is pretty powerful and you won't get a significant difference ,coz its a highway bike.meaning it has good mid range.CBR lacks low range pretty badly and that you can feel on city.You really have the rev the crap out of the engine if you want its power to be felt ,compared to p220.I can roughly say that The power can be felt at 5000rpm.
Now since you need more power look for Duke 390(not rc because its a very impractical bike)the 390 is crazy good and I can guarantee you that's the power you are looking fir.take a TD and see how it performs.this point with d390 is that it ticks your every requirement,infact it exceeds.But the main question is if you are ready to control that much power the 390 has.

**Dandamudi Mohan Krishna** · 03-17-2016, 08:20 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Honeybhalla250 View Post

Hello all,
I am new here and this is my 1st post. I have gone through almost every thread that is related to Honda CBR 250R, the reason was to gain knowledge and to know the bike as i haven't got a chance to ride one. I am from NOIDA and Ceeber is not available for a TD.
I bought a P220 in 2012 after visiting Honda for every single day for complete 1 month, in the end they refused to give me a loan because of my age whereas Bajaj agreed and i got my hands on Bajaj Pulsar 220F. Now it's been 4 years and i am confused, heart is still on the Quarter Litre Ceeber.
So i need help, i have gone through more than 2000 pages of all threads combined and i learned a lot about the bike.
Now, not much riders i found do redline riding all the time. Ceeber is a good cruiser and one can ride it all day long for hours. But, i rode P220 @ speeds between 135-148 Kmph for 160+ kms on Taj Expressway with 2 stops and that was for the Toll, maximum i did was 900 Kms in a day and applying brakes or de-accelerating only when there is no other option. So, the bike did served me good and never asked for too much of maintenance excepts for the tires(Currently on 3rd pair, 2nd Chain Set Total ODO - 47000 Kms).
I understand being a Quarter litre and 25Bhp i will be getting better acceleration but i am looking at similar top speeds.
I will get a bigger looking bike, but a heavier one too(Can be easily managed- No issues)

So not confusing you all, i have a question.
I redline my P220 everytime i ride it, even if i am going to work which is 8 Kms from my house.
Can CBR handle extreme torture(I mean real extreme)

My riding:-
Mixed-
I am one of those who ride 75 Kms to eat at Subway or Ohhh! Weather is good, Let's ride.
It can be 120 Km or more of bumper to bumper Delhi traffic, where one rarely get a chance to reach 3rd-4th gear.
It can be Noida - Gr. Noida ride(35+35 Kms) using all the gears up and down(Red-lining, Top speed runs)
Non-Stop Top gear rides, full on throttle - Taj Expressway(165+ Kms)
Hard acceleration - Until the engine refuse to take anymore and then give it another gear(Clutchless Upshifts)
Extreme hard De-acceleration(Engine Braking).
Sometimes in traffic i hold the revs on 4-6K rpm on 2nd gear and given some way to get past, take it all the way to redline change to 3rd and do sudden de-acceleration.
I rely more on Engine Breaking than the Bike's brakes.
My P220F does take all that beating and still never goes heavy on my pocket neither it lets me down. Though i have faced wheel locks(1 out of 100) when down-shifting extremely hard.
Last thing is that i need something that as if i am typing this(In the office right now) and my Boss says go home and i am giving you 2 day leave. I just gear up and leave for someplace far not even knowing the kilometers i am going to travel, stop when i feel a need and start riding again.
I ride solo most of the times, so there is no way i can afford to stand on an highway in the middle of the night as my bike failed.(I ride mostly in the night)

Now if i do ride this way, what maintenance cost am i looking at, Normal service every 6 -8 months, cost INR 2500-3000.
What else should i expect to go bad and will need replacing soon or again and again(Please also mention no. of kms)
For eg. - How much will the brakes last(Non-ABS), chain set, Engine Oil, Shims, camshaft, tensioner etc.
I will be going for Non-ABS, just for the fun of it.

I am pretty confused whether to go for the Honda CBR 250R as it will be a 2nd hand bike, so i will have to add money after i sell my Bajaj Pulsar 220F or i should just call up Joel(Race Concepts) get every upgrade he has for my P220 and make it beat a stock Ceeber on Top Speed run.

My Pulsar 220F has never let me down.
So , need something that just need a single turn of the key and can be taken anywhere anytime.

Please help and suggest.

Bro, don't worry I have seen a FB post 2 guys both riding CBR250's did 3500 KMS IN 48 HOURS
Is there any torture more than than ?
I will post the link once I find it.

**arvstreetracer** · 03-17-2016, 09:47 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Hey buddy I like your style as a biker , you know what exactly a biker needs [emoji6]
.

So one who rides under limits and doesn't redline is not a biker?

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Originally posted by Deathwing View Post

Guys I have cut a link or two on my chain sprocket as its nearing its the end of its life, I couldn't tighten it anymore, soo cut off the a couple of links, immediately felt gearing n gear breaking a lot smoother and a bit more surge, I have a doubt will this screw up my gear box? Note I'm jus gonna use it like this for another 2000km before I service my bike when the entire chain sprocket unit will be changed.

No issue if chain slack is maintained as per manual.

**xplod566** · 03-17-2016, 09:54 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by arvstreetracer View Post

So one who rides under limits and doesn't redline is not a biker?

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No issue if chain slack is maintained as per manual.

Lol no bro.u got it absolutely wrong.every biker redlines to be frank

**arvstreetracer** · 03-17-2016, 09:58 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Lol no bro.u got it absolutely wrong.every biker redlines to be frank

Was just kidding!

**sman999** · 03-17-2016, 11:47 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by arvstreetracer View Post

No issue if chain slack is maintained as per manual.

Might end up with a cut chain link as they are already loose at the links. The probability is more while engine braking.

**xplod566** · 03-17-2016, 11:59 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by arvstreetracer View Post

Was just kidding!

He he I know dude.same here [emoji4]

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