Hi guys,

I would be buying a used CBR 250 in the near future, and have my eyes on the ABS version only. The problem is, most of the bikes i see being sold are non-ABS bikes.

Was wondering how much would it cost to get it ABS equipped from the showroom.

Thanks.

Hi guys,

I would be buying a used CBR 250 in the near future, and have my eyes on the ABS version only. The problem is, most of the bikes i see being sold are non-ABS bikes.

Was wondering how much would it cost to get it ABS equipped from the showroom.

Thanks.

Does installing HID with ballast in a CBR 250R void the warranty??
Please let me know.
It is just 5th month of my bike, and I am really disappointed with the headlamp

Buddy just asking ..can you post some snaps of the MRFs(FRONT and REAR) up close (so as to show the tread pattern) and also the model name of the tyre and other specs(speed and weight rating,size,profile,radial or not etc)?. Thanks in advance.

People are asking about Contis Vs MRF. IMO and exp, no comparison. The Conti combo on my bike (May 2011, first batch types) has THE MOST dangerous tyre behaviour I have seen yet on any vehicle. Only my innate caution (no ABS) and experience of motorcycling has saved me from having drinks with the red forked friend downstairs. I don't intend to keep the bike for too long else would have changed the stock disasters to PSDs or MRFs within the first WEEK of ownership. That sideways shift in the wet almost makes my pants go wet and passers-by give suspicious looks as they hear me muttering profanities at the tyres. One simply cannot FEEL the tyre biting into the tarmac. In comparison, my 2002 Pulsar 150 Classic had MRF Zapper combos both front and rear before I changed to a Michelin front and TVS Jumbo rear. The MRFs and the present ones are literally leeches on the road - tested on Golden Quad surfaces, Zoji La, Khardung La etc. I am able to achieve better lean angles on the Pulsar than on the CBR (), just because of the complete lack of faith in the latter's tyres. @Mik. Exactly. That is why I will NEVER sell my Pulsar. I have told my son to ride it to my funeral!!!

thats too much of investment.. and even if possible.. dont do it..

buying non-abs and converting to abs.. the whole point of buying a second hand will be wiped off..

i do not even wanna talk bout numbers now..

Search hard and u ll get a ABS version for sure. And don't even think about putting ABS unit into a STD bike.

and i suggest u to buy a ABS version rather than a STD one and the reasons you will know once u start using it

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So,

1. Should I try pushing the showroom guys to get me MRFs on the non-Repsol colours (is this even possible?) or
2. Is it possible to do a "debadge" of the Repsol (I like the colour scheme but not the in-your-face Repsol stickers)

BAMBI143, I should be getting some pics from the showroom visit this weekend.. until then Google is your friend. I think the tyre is called REVZ S. And is 130/70 R 17 but this needs to be confirmed.

Moreover, the new batch of contigos are a tad better over the older batch and in reality, not that bad at all. I have completed close to 8k kms on the stock contigos in all sorts of road conditions, never had a gut-wrenching moment with the tyres.

Repsol looks good, but too "stickered" for my taste. MRFs are likely a must have for me (will ride in different kind of dry/wet terrain, might not be doing very high speeds > 140), but atleast in the showrooms I visited, the MRFs are available only on the Repsol.

The non-repsol color (White-red-blue CBR theme) looks refined. Though I like the colour equally, not sure if I will like the Contigo tyres later, even though I've read the newer batches have fewer problems?

So,

1. Should I try pushing the showroom guys to get me MRFs on the non-Repsol colours (is this even possible?) or
2. Is it possible to do a "debadge" of the Repsol (I like the colour scheme but not the in-your-face Repsol stickers)

Bro I have just got a 2013 Black CBR250R on the 9th of July and I got the Contigo's on my bike. And I tell you that even the newer batch is as notorious as the old one. Everyday in rains to office and back home I have atleast 1 big moment on the Conti's. So if you can talk the showroom guys to get you a MRF on non-Repsol model that will be great. Otherwise go for the Repsol as it looks good and has a life saving tyre to go with it.



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I bet you havent even clocked 3k kms on the new tyres and the "big moment" you are referring to happens on all tyres from Day one be it any brand. New tyres take time to run-in and once they're done with that it only takes a 10 minute slow speed riding around town to warm up the tyres before you start ripping them. Did 10k on the first set of Contis. Problem free. Switched to new set of Conti's and 6k kms done with and not a single issue with grip in the wet. I do 60kms everyday on the wet hill sections here aswell as long stretches on my daily commute and never have i felt the tyre to lose its grip like it did with my first set of stock Conti's.

This is what happens if you dont give your tyre time to run-in or gain sufficient temperature before ripping: Mind you this is a brand new motorbike out the showroom.

So,

1. Should I try pushing the showroom guys to get me MRFs on the non-Repsol colours (is this even possible?) or
2. Is it possible to do a "debadge" of the Repsol (I like the colour scheme but not the in-your-face Repsol stickers)

If it indeed is 130-70 17 MRF Rev Z S, it is the current stock R15V2.0 rear tyre. It is one of the most stickiest tyres around which ensures max grip but also calls for more punctures and short life. I am myself considering replacing the rear conti with this tyre. Any inputs from others on this would be appreciated