Are you for real? Genuine Honda CBR205R RVMs?

Hi brothers,

I need your advice on buying a second hand CBR 250r.

My previous bike is Apache -> KTM RC 200.
I met with an accident in 2015 February, I had shoulder and collarbone dislocation. So I sold my Apache and bought RC 200. Now I am selling it because of my shoulder getting pain due to the seating posture.

and my long ride is also not so perfect experience with the RC and my shoulder combined.

Yes. ₹460 per mirror. They were ~₹280 per piece in 2011, iirc. Why so excited?

Gixxer SF's RVMs cost 1200 for the pair. They are too long so I wanted to replace them either with CBR's or R15's RVMs.

Bro, I'd say with your shoulder and collarbone problem, go with upward leaning posture bikes. And since ur coming from RC200, go with Duke 200/ 390 or any other 200cc+ bikes according to your taste. But, then again with the said problems go with a lighter bike.
I used to face back pain even on my ZMR which has slight forward leaning posture. And about RC, don't even ask. Simply put, I can't stand the pain.[emoji16] [emoji16]
I can't explain how comfortable I was feeling after I switched to D390 given its lightweight and upward posture. It's heavenly.
I'd say don't risk your back esp wrt your condition.[emoji106] [emoji106]

Pls check with MADS group on fb, in Mumbai, they are exclusive CBR club so lot of owners users there

Girishpaiv, that's a nice choice of color; almost similar to the 650.

On the subject of run in, most manufacturers provide a rpm limit, but not Honda. All they say is "for the first 500 kms avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration". That's it. No rpm limit. That's the run in specified for the Hornet, the CBR 150, 250, and 650. It got me thinking during the run in of my bike - how many people actually read the manual and follow it, as opposed to asking their friends and family for advice? Not many, I found. It would seem, logically, that most people take advice from people they know, rather than listen to a professional. Keith Code has similar views on the topic of riding advice.


Another factor in engine health is redlining. A bit of data collected from other CBR owners I spoke to in person confirmed my theory that most owners think nothing of redlining the bike, but are pretty much sure if you go above 5k rpm on your CBR 250 during run in, your engine will seize, or not bed in properly due to which your mileage would drop or you would see performance issues.

So again I turned to the manual, and what did that sucker say? "Do not allow the tachometer to enter the red zone, even after the engine has been run in. Running in the engine beyond recommended Max engine speed can damage the engine".

Two CBR owners I spoke to at the svc mentioned they had a couple of seals blown and shims replaced much earlier than normal due to frequent redlining. Proof no.1.

Now, my intention is not to create a huge debate, I just want to show new CBR owners the data : running in of your Honda is way more fun than other bikes. Keeping to a specific rpm limit is not only tedious, it's Dangerous on the street, because of the repeated glances to the console.

Thank you for these observations and ideas.
Yes I don't plan to go above 5k till 1000km, but I have kept it under 4k till 420km and did a oil/filter change and now taking it to near 4.3k maybe for another 200 km, then gradually am planning to reach 5k by 1000kms. That should be fine?
And identifying the current rpm mostly involves the feel of engine sound and rarely looking at the dashboard. I totally agree that its risky to look at the meter while riding.

Long rvms provide better vision. Don't change them, just fold them when you're in a tight spot. With the mirrors folded, the CBR 250 can go where a TVS 50 goes.

Gixxer SF's RVMs cost 1200 for the pair. They are too long so I wanted to replace them either with CBR's or R15's RVMs.

If CBR's RVMs are a direct fit on the SF, then try ZMR's RVMs. They're a tad shorter than CBR's, yet long enough for the ZMR so I think your SF should be covered. They cost a shade under ₹400 till last year after price revision of Hero spares.