Re: Honda CBR 250R

My recommendation would be the stock MRF tyres itself. I have covered 15K kms with them as of yesterday. So far front tyre haven't scored any punctures, Rear tyre scored 1 puncture.

Am planning to use MRF FC1 for front and Masseter for rear in the next change.
Since I used RC200 for a good 1 year I can recommend FC1(grippy tyres) but no idea on Masseter's performance.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I am currently running on my Michelin pilot street radials. I personally love this one. Being a medium compound it is less prone to punctures in comparison to pirelli sport demon.

And about engine oil, it varies from person to person according to their riding ways.
For those who love to rip their bike they can go with motul. But if you are somebody who rides easy then shell is a better choice IMO. The rest you might want to see for yourself first.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

What are the stock MRF tyres on CBR? Just wanted to know as my one was from older batch and fitted with Conti.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

CBR's first came with MRF tyres in 2016
I bought mine in Feb 2017
fitted with MRF Nylogrip Zapper FY on front
and MRF Nylogrip Zapper S on rear

Re: Honda CBR 250R

For front go for MRF FC1, they are really grippy on dry tarmac. For the price there is no doubt FC1 are best bet.

I am currently running on Front - FC1 and rear - Masseter

Feedback - awesome. I would say one of the best. Highway rides are pleasure and much much more confidence inspiring compared to Contigo's!
Cutting lanes is so enjoyable W/o fear of losing any traction. Ride height is normal, no big variation.

Experience - On my recent ride to kutch, I changed the tyres to the above combination. In starting it took time to give proper grip, but once hot enough it just sticks to the road. Especially the FC1 has surprised me the grip and braking is on the spot, I wasn't expecting that. Masseter once hot provides awesome grip, braking is good enough.
Cornering is pleasure, but you will definitely feel it lacks somewhere. A much more stickyness on the edges might give you more confidence.
Experience with Masseter - 4000 kms
FC - 750 kms

Price - FC : Rs. 2650+fitting
Masseter : 3900(fitting included)

So you have awesome pair of tyres for less than 7K

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Hey thanks mate for detailed quick review. Massetar is not radial, how this affect normal riding? I am never into heavy cornering nor planning for at least in near future, so for me heavy cornering is not an issue. But just wanted to know from your end as you have already used this tire for a good amount of time. Also here one tyre dealer said Masseter is prone to punctures, now they are the stockist of Michelin/Pirelli/Conti and MRF as well, I don't whether that's their selling strategy.

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Masseter as you know are bias ply i.e. mix of soft and hard compound. Hard is in the middle and soft on the edges. In normal riding it is absolutely good and handles very well. But if you want to corner and do more hwy rides, sometimes I feel it loose grip and skids on road on normal braking too(not everytime but sometimes) and it's from the middle part of tyres. A radial would prove more sticky on that part.

About the puncture part, I haven't faced any deep cut or puncture but regular wear and tear can be seen on tyre due to stones, needles laid on our Indian roads.
On dusty roads tyres skids and fish tails but it is controllable. Even Michelin won't serve you on that. But if you want a overall balance profile of tyres and aim to use it for next 2 year's or 20K kms, I think MRF is providing VFM tyres.

Pirelli's I agree are prone to puncture but provides exceptional grip on dry and average on wet.

Michelin I only like the PSR as they are sticky and last long, less prone to puncture and good quality of rubber with the very good tread patterns which actually prove to be very good on our roads, but I have a mixed feeling about it being worth for a person who only drives in city conditions and very less on hwy.

MRF is just good and fulfilling of one's expectations.

Ceat and contigo's a BIG no.

Metz only if you are keen of cornering and lives in a area with less puncture scene.


I would highly recommend FC1 for front. And for daily and occasional usage go for MASSETER.

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Once again thanks for quick response. Now after hearing lot good practical reviews about MRF rubber I have only left with on spot choice between MRF and Michelin. Will compare the overall prices and select one. Will update you guys shortly after the change.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

New CBR 250R launched as per Xbhp with other new bikes and scooter.

Gets new LED headlamp cluster with new paint scheme and old color still available.

Waiting to see pics.

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ROFL. I was thinking of selling the CBR 250 to my uncle who keeps requesting me. Now, if the engine and electricals are the same, I can keep my bike for another 5 years. Me gusto.

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Was searching for your post, now no need to worry about spares for a while, Honda are the laughing stock in the above 200-500cc segment, but they will be laughing their way to the bank with the activa sales, lol Honda

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Money. That's the only reason they sell bikes. Not many people are fortunate to buy a 200cc+ bike. Honda doesn't bring those models here because they won't make much cash out of selling them.

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But looking on the bright side, there shouldn't be a shortage of spares, if there is, then Honda have real serious problem.

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Expecting 300cc CBR but it's like Honda is least interested in this segment.
As usual they change paint scheme n lamps only. Rest things r same.
Now with launch of Apache 310RR, the competition has gone higher. I also heard by a Youtuber that Apache 310 has same sitting position as CBR 250r. If this is right than it'll be harder for CBR to compete.

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Here's the link if you want to see the pics





Though it is disappointing to see the same design even after more than 6 years of period and what is even more disappointing is same old instrument cluster with limited set of information.

Talking about the brighter side, it is a good news for us since availability of spares won't be an issue for sometime at least.

And i am hoping that this all new led headlamp unit throws some good light and can be fitted on our bikes without shelling a bomb amount.
By the looks of it, i have some positive hopes.