Also, from your profile pic it seems you have the BS4 or 2017+ version. Maybe it is tuned slightly different. Mine is October 2011 manufactured BS3 variant.

Thanks Siddhant. For me, it lugs more than "slightly" below 70 kmph (~4.4k RPM) and literally impossible below 60kmph (~3.8k RPM). Anyway, probably I shouldn't lose sleep over this issue much as I generally don't ride at that low speeds on 6th gear. Just wanted to confirm because it was shocking to see some able to comfortably ride at 50-55 on 6th gear.

I just went out and rode the bike at 50 kph in 6th gear. RPMs were around 3100-3200 but the bike could pull comfortably from that speed, although with a slight hint of lugging. Definitely didn't feel natural to ride at 50 kph in 6th.

I do not know the "minimum comfortable speed" in 6th gear. In my regular riding, I usually downshift to 5th below 75 kph. One day, I was cruising between 70-80 kph in 6th when there was little fuel (1 bar) and the nearest petrol pump was 40 kms away. There was no lugging at all. However, 50 kph in 6th gear sounds a bit extreme.

For me, downshifting (and throttle blipping) to get into the appropriate gear has become second nature, especially when I'm on the highway. I don't even think about it anymore. For extracting maximum mileage, I believe in smooth throttle/brake inputs, upshifting/downshifting appropriately, i.e. neither over-revving nor lugging and cruising around 5000 rpms.

Hey everyone.

I was just checking out an Indian youtuber with CBR250R. And something I saw and heard caught me by surprise. He was talking about low speeds on higher gears leading to better mileage (which made sense) but what didn't make sense to me was that how he was able to ride the bike at 50kmph speed on 6th gear. It has been almost 10 years I have my CBR and since day 1 till now, I haven't been able to ride it below 70kmph speed on 6th gear. It "lugs" at any speeds below 70 on 6th gear. In fact I never prefer 6th gear unless I cross 80kmph on highways.

My question is, are you guys able to ride the bike at 6th gear at such low speeds of 50kmph ?

Either ways, what is the "minimum comfortable speed without lugging" on your cbr250r at 6th gear ?

Mumbai. There are plenty of Honda ASC here but the one closest to me "Sai Point Honda" only has the 2.2k front pad.
Will visit the other ASC and see if they have the specific numbered pad you mentioned.

I have no idea that why HONDA still have old brake pads on sell when all C-ABS model have same brake pads.

When you give a visit to service center dont disclose your vehicle model or year. Just tell them the part number take your old brake pads as sample so you can make sure they are same.

By the way where do you live?

Thanks man, then this 700 one would be my 2nd option if I don't get any response from Nikavi or any review until my existing pads wear out. The only problem is the service center near my place only has the one costing 2.2k. So I will need to go to a different service center for the one costing 700.

The part no i have mentioned are for CBR only. And the part no and price updated after 2015 model which also have Combined ABS. HORNET have different brake pads (same design non-sintered)and PART NO: 06455K43911 for CBS (COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM) model.

NOTE: I am using the Brake pads with new part number(Golden colour). Whereas Hornet brake pads are not sintered and are in Black colour i think.

The difference probably is due to the one costing 700 is ideally for CB Hornet 160 ABS front and it is ceramic. Where as the original one for CBR costing 2000+ is Sintered.
the Nikavi ones are exceptionally low priced and are being claimed as Sintered. That's why I am waiting for confirmation on how they actually are.

Yet to hear back from Nikavi on email. They never pick up phone calls.

As CBR 250R ABS have floating calipers if they are not able to float or retract back to their original position they keep rubbing on the disk. There are few reasons which tend to this problems are :

1) boot and bush pin rubber swelling or damaged
2) caliper pistons seals damaged or swelled
3) caliper pistons corrosion or surface damaged

Swelling of rubber parts can cause due to using non- compatible rubber parts cleaner. if it comes in contact in liquids like petrol, diesel , kerosene ,etc they tend to swell. they also swell or get damaged due to non-compatible grease used for lubrication. they need proper caliper grease (TVS GIRLING) or silicon grease for lubrication.

If you dont want to replace the calipers you can follow these steps and try to resolve your problem :

Step 1: Change the boot (rubber) of caliper sliding pins and grease them with caliper grease and check if it solves your problem.
If it still doesnt solves your problem proceed with Step 2
Step 2: Flush the old brake fluid completely , check the pistons and caliper piston area for scoring or damage. change the seals with new one clean the pistons with brake fluid and reassemble.

CBR 250R parts are not easily available. so you have to order them and wait patiently. you can try SILVER AUTOLINES, PUNE or RUBY SALES CORPORATION, PUNE.

Get these (PART NO : 06455KYJ912 )BRAKE PADS from Honda showroom. It cost about 698-700rs. And they are for CBR 250R C-ABS models. I think they updated the part no and price for it after the 2015 model came. Old brake pad part no was 06455KYJ911 and they still have the old brake pads in production with price of 2021rs and i cant find a logical answer behind it.

Thanks shv18,
I am yet to get a response from Nikavi regarding the brake pads for my 2011 CBR.
Did you buy the pads from the Amazon links you had shared in the earlier post that day or did you get it directly from Nikavi via email/call ?

PS - Do share your review on these new pads whenever you fit them after the OEMs wear off.

Hello,

For those who own the Honda CBR 250R 2018 BS4 (Dual Channel-ABS version only) and are looking for alternatives for OEM Stock Honda Brake pads, one may look at the options below:





Pic 1 & 2: Front Brake pads for Honda CBR 250R (BS4 ABS Version only)

Part number for the same is Nikavi GDP09 and if i am correct is a direct fit on the BS4 CBR 250R ABS model with Nissin Two Piston Caliper.

This one is available on Amazon:

LInk: https://www.amazon.in/NIKAVI-Front-T...C%2CB07C9R4H3K

For the rear, i believe since the 2011 - 2017 models had the same Nissin Caliper (Combined-ABS), The last gen of 2018 CBR250R ABS (Dual Channel ABS) shouldn't be any different.





Pic 3 & 4: Rear Brake pad for Honda CBR250R (C-ABS Model only)

Part number for the same is - Nikavi GDP02

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

However, i would still recommend any present owner who may be interested in the same to get in touch with Nikavi Sales team and verify whether both the brake pads shared above are a direct fit on their BS4 Honda CBR250R ABS Model (email ID: [email protected]) before making a purchase decision.

Kindly note: the above information has been shared here as i recently came to know through a friend of mine that for the BS4 ABS model, OEM Honda brake pads for the front caliper has been jacked upto Rs 4,000/- which is simply daylight robbery as even well known aftermarket brands like EBC, they are selling front brake pads for a much higher CC motorcycle like Ninja 650 for under Rs. 3,000/-.

If the brake pads shared above are a direct fit and give the required performance to the owner it will drastically reduce the cost of ownership and maintenance for the same.


Hope this helps...


Cheers,

Hey, I would like to buy the oil filter cover gasket as the one in my bike is slightly bent causing minor oil leak. I have sent you a DM.