Thats a huge post. I will try to answer you in sequence as in the quote .

Driving style - This is not a matter for C250R. I moved from an 125cc Bajaj bike to this after considering my options. Initially I moved it like a normal bike in city .. got info on how to handle it from this forum .. then moved as I was 6 years back .. Also I am calm and sedate, I dont test the vehicle if it can reach 9K+ rpm ... I am confident it will and one day I will when it necessitates. Really push it in all gears and rpm. No Issues.

Mileage -- I am not sure of this .. But in my last test, 55km city and 85 kmhighway, I got 39 kmpl. If you are too sensitive on mileage, dont buy this .. even if you buy you will not regret unless you are like one of my good neighbors .. telling my scooty delivers more kms than urs .. why did you spend this much.

2. I was tight on budget unlike you .. but choose the ABS version .. I dont want to break the bike or its fairings bcoz of mistake in braking.
3. I had this question nearly from Jan 2011, even very frequently on the 2 days before making full payment. It all depends on how long u want to own this. I am planning this to be my bike for next 10 to 15 yeas. If you are that kind, then this is not a question to worry.
4. 2 years is child's play for this bike (initial impressions .. even pulsar does that).
5. Wrong question .. you shud know the answer being an Yamaha owner
6. In the range you mentioned, there is no vibration. I tested this last week only.. I have not completed my 1st service also .. so think things shud be better after that.But definitely it is not butter smooth like Unicorn .. little harsh (hardly noticeable) and it smooths out on higher revs
7. 100kmph is cakewalk .. repeated question.
8. Handling is one of the best traits of this bike. Weight balance even with pillion rider is great. I am 25-30 age range. average build. I do cornering with all confidence and the ABS aids on braking in these cornerings too
9. Not tested.. But tested on roads with potholes covered with debris. It came to halt .. but can feel the teething of ABS on the brake levers
10. xbhp recommends not to lug this vehicle. And for any bike, you need to take it to all rev ranges at least for a short duration duringthe runin period.. or the bike will become a duck

If I can enter your decision of changing R15 for C250R with your permission, my answer is NO.

R15 (mainly v1.0) was one of my vehicles in the list. It went out bcoz
1. C250R was available in the market and v2.0 did not impress me (i always like conservativeness in style)
2. My sister travels a lot with me .. the seats are too small in R15 .. atleast they are considerate on C250R
3. A higher CC bike was always my ambition .. plus world wide launched bike .. plus Honda's claimed engine .. plus almost all tech available in car on this machine ... DOHC .. not even availale on most cars .. added the pricing (this is the killer factor).. even Hero motocorp is desinging some bike with this engine ... the right commuter + tourer
These re my factors when a bike like C250R is available for sale.
But the first time I fired R15 v1.0, all I felr was the exhaust note on the handle bars, no vibes, no harshness. The power ofthe 150cc .. how to make best use of the cubic capacity. Better FE .. When I think all these factors along with financial mathematics, you should not replace your R15 for 8 years atleast. Enjoy .. I dont think you will find a big leap bcoz of changing to C250R.. Equally better bike is R15 .. all you may get is the head turing on you when you cross on the roads .. note this is for just next 6 months. Already many bikes are out on roads .. people will settle .. Be proud of your bike's positives... If you can afford this C250R, dont give away R15 as I keep my first batch Discover 125 for its sturdity which you cannot get in today's bikes.

Even i booked the red 1... The waiting period here is 15 days(mumbai) but for me it has gone to 21 now. Its very hard to control the urge to call up the dealer and tell him to give the bike even though we know that its not possible to give it early. I called him almost everyday :P.
As said in the above post even i liked r15 alot but the main problem was the pillion seat. I travel alot with my girlfriend and friends and i dont want them fallin on me.
days pass so slowly waiting for the bike.

The 2 things i am concerned are
1- rattle. Many have noticed some kind of rattle at around 5.5k rpm. Its not the vibrations of the fairings but something else near the engine or so. I hope i dont get it
2- rusty parts and break pads- Few parts seem to rust quickly. eg. is shown in previous few pages with the pictures. Even the brake pads seem to wear out very quickly. I just hope i dont get all these problems.

could you tell me the dealer you ordered it from?

even i go once a week to ASC for washing,polishing of my bike and chain lubrication....they never charge me for chain lubrication...only washing and polishing charges.....nominal rs 30....what's the problem in this...

That problem & message was for strikepackage.

ok.......you said xbhp member.....so i took in wrong way.....anyways......howz ur cbr doing???

Venetian Honda- kandivali west, 5 mins from the station

There is a cbr1000r kept there and i was like when i saw it

First , i say Thanks for answering my few questions with patience !!

This thread contains 517 pages !! If i want to search regarding with my questions My eyes will start crying !! At present I'm wearing Glasses ! My eye power is - 5 & - 4.5

For that sake i just pointed out my questions , so that any one of you guys who is owning CBR or whatever bike can clear my doubts as well as they can guide me !!

Take Lite

' Peace '[/QUOTE]


Hi,
I would say, blindly go in for the cbr. Its worth every penny spent on. It has ample power for the normal city riding as well as some highway sprints. And for the icing on the cake it still, even today draws a lot of attention on roads which gives you a different kind of high.

Thanks

Haven't you read my update? Its been more than a month + week since I rode my C250R properly (read more than 50 Kms). I still don't know when the ASC will fix all the issues & give my bike back. Its very much frustrating & I sometimes forget that I've actually bought the bike

First they sent you the front sprocket only...then after sometime the rear sprocket and the chain came,so that would fix the sprocket and chain issue...now the rattling issue continues for which you had asked the ASC to fix rubber isolators/washers.Except for the last item they should have fixed the chain and sprocket and ,done the service and given your bike in good condition to you...or is there more goof up that you can't use your CBR ?

JI, let me summarise...
1. I needed sprocks, rubber damper beneath the chain & air filter
2. They sent the rear sprock + chain, but not the front
3. Finally they sent the front sprocks & promised that the rubber damper will be sent in 2-3 days. This is the time I left the bike at ASC
4. ASC & HMSI doesn't know when the airfilter will arrive
5. Meanwhile, ASC says they need to replace the brake pads, both front & rear (which has run hardly for 11K kms) & they say mending would yield for another 1000 Kms
6. But the rubber damper hasn't arrived yet without which the swing arm & chain are subject to damage. Air filter, no news.

Its been 8 full days, neither ASC or HMSI has called; I've sent an email to HMSI already stating the issues & there's no response for it. Since I returned back from RJ trip, I've hardly run for over 140-160 Kms, which is in 40-45 days. Ideally I should've clocked about 3000+ Kms. And not to mention I lost Rs 1500 that I paid for the Chennai gang trip because I believed HMSI would supply the spares on time & I could make the trip!!! I feel even sourcing parts for Rx is much easier than C250R

I'm seriously considering to sell this bike & opt for R15 or KTM200 or atleast P220!!!

Hello -.-

@ Yuvm

=> Resembles My response !!

Thats a huge post. I will try to answer you in sequence as in the quote .

=> Thank you !

Mileage -- I am not sure of this .. But in my last test, 55km city and 85 kmhighway, I got 39 kmpl.

=> OK ..

If you are too sensitive on mileage, dont buy this

=> Thank you for your suggestion !

even if you buy you will not regret unless you are like one of my good neighbors ..

=> Well Said .. This made me a lot happy

telling my scooty delivers more kms than urs .. why did you spend this much.

=> Your Scooty 59.9 cc TVS Engine Delivers More km/liter than my Baby R15 V1.0 [ My Baby R15 Mileage 40 - 43 in City / 45 - 46,47 in Highway ] .. !!
Sounds Great !! Nice to hear this from you !!


10. xbhp recommends not to lug this vehicle. And for any bike, you need to take it to all rev ranges at least for a short duration duringthe runin period.. or the bike will become a duck ..

=> Thank you for providing the most valuable information !!

If I can enter your decision of changing R15 for C250R with your permission, my answer is NO.

=> Thank you for your suggestion !!

R15 (mainly v1.0) was one of my vehicles in the list. It went out bcoz
1. C250R was available in the market and v2.0 did not impress me (i always like conservativeness in style)

=> OK !

2. My sister travels a lot with me .. the seats are too small in R15 .. atleast they are considerate on C250R

=> My Mom travels a lot with me .. the seats are too small in R15 .. atleast they are considerate on C250R

3. A higher CC bike was always my ambition ..

=> I would like to go for a 250 cc Bike !! [ Ninja is not in my list ]

plus world wide launched bike .. plus Honda's claimed engine .. plus almost all tech available in car on this machine ... DOHC .. not even availale on most cars .. added the pricing (this is the killer factor).. the right commuter + tourer

=> I Agree !!

=>I'm very happy to hear some of your Valuable points & suggestion from you !

=> Thank you for clearing my questions with patience !!
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-> And One more thing , I bought my Baby R15 V1.0 by Full Payment !!

-> Before , i was thinking to sell my R15 when i get the CBR in my hand !!

-> But after you said , I'm not going to sell my Baby R15 V1.0 !! As well as Red Bull Monster !!

Ride Safe

' Peace '

Hi,
I would say, blindly go in for the cbr. Its worth every penny spent on. It has ample power for the normal city riding as well as some highway sprints. And for the icing on the cake it still, even today draws a lot of attention on roads which gives you a different kind of high.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Hello MD24 ,

Thank you very much for your response !!

I'm going to book this monster on November 4th 2011 :S

Ji, sorry to hear of all the issues...we all know about Honda's notorious spare parts supply position (including Karizma), but a new bike owner spending money and not getting the spares in time is a really pathetic situation....Even now I am accumulating or innovating on alternate spares for ZMA, but not as bad as what you had listed.
Selling is not a good option now and you would do well to patiently wait and get the spares and keep the bike running...I guess the disc pads are same as P220...swing arm dampers and air filters I have no idea of alternate source...Now that you know of the consumables not likely to be available off the shelf, it is time to plan ahead and store these spares like a Squirrel and save heart ache...
Wish you good luck.

Not for the front

Swing arm dampers...there's none. HMSI engineer & ASC have explored this option with me. Finally they gave up saying, they need to construct for which you know what I would've answered. Engine oil filters are not an issue anymore.

Ji...you know what? HMSI stopped counter spares sales several years ago Lol!!! That includes engine oil for Activa to spares for CBR1000RR

You'll really need some good rapport with ASC to get these parts, otherwise, they'll NEVER sell parts in advance. ASC also says, they cannot order parts without JC & vehicle number. See how HMSI plans in advance

Titbit - I was there at ASC about half hour back & the technician said they're waiting for Unicorn's cylinder piston kit for over a week Lol without an ETA lol!!!