Re: Honda CBR 250R

Thanks for your input "B7ACKTHORN"....

Yes i do the same...and let update here...

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Greetings everyone!
I had installed MRF Masseters and they've served me very well (25000 kms and still going) but its now time to change them. The tyres have levelled with the marker on the tyres. I'm on a trip to Mussoorie and will change once I'm home (about 250kms).
I am now looking to change, but not another pair of Masseters (not that they're bad. Just looking for change).
My most of the use is commuting and sometimes highways on occasional Sunday rides. I'm considering MRF Revz (FC1/C1?) but don't have any idea about others.
Please suggest some good alternatives. I tried searching on the blog but the search is very long and the keywords have been used too many times.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Michelin, pilot street radial
Metzeler sportec M5
Metzeler sportec M7

Re: Honda CBR 250R

If you are ready to spend about 10k for the tyres(Front + Rear) then you have 2 very high quality options among a few other options which I won't be talking about since i haven't used them.

1. Michelin Pilot Street Radials
2. Pirelli Rosso Corsa II

I'd suggest you opt for the Michelin Pilot Street Radials, For the front go for the stock size, for the rear if you wish you can upgrade one step from stock to the 150 cross section, no issues have been reported in using them, but you might want to reserve that decision based on wether you have the STD or the ABS model. Playing with tyre sizes on ABS motorcycles tend to effect the ABS in some way or so I have heard, I am not sure about how though.
From a user perspective , I have used the Michelin Pilot Street tyres in stock size on my bike for a good 90% of the KMS i have covered on my bike, used them for about 40k kms approximately and they still had tread life left, but they did start to fishtail a bit towards the end and i had constant pressure loss due to a few microscopic punctures on the rear and I ended up changing them with the Pirelli Rosso Corsa II.
While the Pirellis are amazing tyres they do fall short during the wet and sludgy road conditions we have here and it's hard to make them last more than 12k - 15k kms max also you need to consider that running Pirelli tyres for mostly commuting and occasional highway rides(read straight roads) you are just wasting your money at this point.

So based on your usage pattern it makes more sense both money wise and longevity of tyre life wise to go for the Michelins, they have amazing wet & dry grip, they last very long and given that you maintain proper tyre pressure and hopefully have less punctures they will last you well over 40k kms. IF you ask me that's the best bank for buck you can ask for.


P.S : The reason I chose for the Pirellis was because I had reduced my riding on the bike to almost no commute/ highway rides. I only indulged myself in a few rides with twisty roads/ hill stations where I could fully appreciate the dry grip the Pirellis had to offer.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

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I'm not willing to spend high bucks on tyres this time, considering I don't have any other use other than commuting.
Michelins, Metzelers and Pirellis are just overkill for day to day commute.

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I'm not looking to spend high bucks on tyres this time around. Just commutes.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Then Ceat Zoom or JK Tyre Blaze is something you should look into.
Should be under your budget.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Re: Honda CBR 250R

No updates?

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Sorry harshil.... My BIL taken my CBR and return after Jan 1... So not possible to do that advice...

But sure after that i will update here... that is sure....

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Hey guys, haven't posted in a while, running an aracer mini rc5 with a full HRC endurance system and a k&n air filter, and I'm quite pleased with the performance but apart from that , had small unfortunate thing happen, basically my bike got stained by acid water from the air conditioner,didn't leave it covered on a couple of days. Wanted to know if there is any solution or I need to get the bike repainted.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

From what I can see, it seems as though like a removable stain. I'd suggest you use diesel to remove the stain and see if it improves removing the stains.

If it does, then you can resolve the issue using diesel and cleaning the affected area thoroughly. Secondly, wash your bike thoroughly, looks like it hasn't been washed in years.

Professional polishing also recommended.

Cheers!
VJ

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Yes been meaning to wash it , but the stain is still visible after washing , it's the acidic water from the air conditioners.

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Use rubbing compound to buff it and use polish . If it still doesn't gets removed then repaint it or wrap it, the later will be a cheaper option. Get in touch with a professional detailer and ask his help. You can also PM [MENTION=28527]sibun[/MENTION] sir [emoji106]

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Whats the cost of the hrc endurance exhaust and from where can i get that.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Sourced it from the CBR 250r one make bikes, since I knew someone in that racing field .