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**manrajj18** · 08-04-2013, 01:48 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Suzuki gs 150 also has bybre in the front... even apache rtr ...

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**manrajj18** · 08-04-2013, 01:50 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by lalitp View Post

Congratulations to everyone! Superb Pics!

One fact its a weird and negligible one but still a fact, CBR250R is 3rd bike in India to have "Bybre" Disc brake installed.

First one is Pulser220, the second one is Yamaha SZ-R (Yes! It has Bybre as front disc

) and Third one is Honda CBR250R!

Suzuki Gs 150 n apache rtr too.

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**Satellite.kid** · 08-04-2013, 03:07 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

So I finally got the chance to check out the CBR250R in its new colors. I must say that the Repsol edition looks quite premium and it more or less looks worth for its money (even just by the looks of it). However, the motorcycle had the Continental tyres and when I asked the showroom guy if it is supposed to come with MRFs, he looked confused! Anyways, the new bright red and the tri-color were also there. As far as I am concerned, the red is my favorite after the repsol. I just loved the plane bright red with zero graphics and simply saying CBR on the fuel tank. Looked good. It also seemed to me that these new CBRs have slightly better fit and finish.

Overall, the CBR250R never looked better!

**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 08:56 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

krish2778,

You're welcome

Nice choice for the color. Co-incidentally, this was the choice I made today too! After a long time deciding between Red and White. Unfortunately it will be some weeks before I can book this baby.

I travelled down to Chennai from Bangalore, to visit a local showroom again this time with parents. Also had a short test ride that left me grinning with enthusiasm like a madman.

Some snaps of the 2013 colours from the showroom -

Random 2013 models seem to have MRFs. I haven't tried pushing them too hard to give me an option to choose MRF but I think they will oblige.

The one on the left is MRF Zapper S, right is Contigo.

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Congrats mate,
btw, the red was too red for my liking. And sadly all the cbr they had there were of contigo, not sure if i can opt for mrf, will ask the dealers.

Originally posted by Zeeshan Naglekar View Post

Congrats on ur purchase bro. Welcome to the club.

Enjoy every mile on this Japanese beauty.

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Thanks mate.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**harsimranjitsidhu661** · 08-04-2013, 09:32 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Guys, After 3 years and 67k kms of 220F, now moving on to the cbr250.

Welcome to the club.
Try getting MRFs if possible as seen on the one below.

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

Random 2013 models seem to have MRFs. I haven't tried pushing them too hard to give me an option to choose MRF but I think they will oblige.

The one on the left is MRF Zapper S, right is Contigo.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]111002[/ATTACH]

Yup, seems Honda is putting MRFs arbitrarily on 2013 models.
If I am not wrong, the combo is Zapper FY Front & Zapper S Rear (both tubeless)?
If you buy one with MRFs, do post a review on usage.

**Divya Sharan** · 08-04-2013, 09:45 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

krish2778,

You're welcome

Nice choice for the color. Co-incidentally, this was the choice I made today too! After a long time deciding between Red and White. Unfortunately it will be some weeks before I can book this baby.

I travelled down to Chennai from Bangalore, to visit a local showroom again this time with parents. Also had a short test ride that left me grinning with enthusiasm like a madman.

Some snaps of the 2013 colours from the showroom -

Random 2013 models seem to have MRFs. I haven't tried pushing them too hard to give me an option to choose MRF but I think they will oblige.

The one on the left is MRF Zapper S, right is Contigo.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]111002[/ATTACH]

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Congrats mate,
btw, the red was too red for my liking. And sadly all the cbr they had there were of contigo, not sure if i can opt for mrf, will ask the dealers.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Originally posted by harsimranjitsidhu661 View Post

Welcome to the club.
Try getting MRFs if possible as seen on the one below.

Yup, seems Honda is putting MRFs arbitrarily on 2013 models.
If I am not wrong, the combo is Zapper FY Front & Zapper S Rear (both tubeless)?
If you buy one with MRFs, do post a review on usage.

First of all, congrats krish!
Secondly, isn't that a CBR 150R with MRF tires? Look at the exhaust!

**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 09:53 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

First of all, congrats krish!
Secondly, isn't that a CBR 150R with MRF tires? Look at the exhaust!

Thanks a lot mate..!!

Hey I din notice that at first, or is it just a illussion ??

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Divya Sharan** · 08-04-2013, 10:43 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Thanks a lot mate..!!

Hey I din notice that at first, or is it just a illussion ??

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Visit changemytyre.com. It says MRF is a TT tire.
They have 140 profilers in 17" size from MRF listed on their website, but the above pic with MRFs is a CBR 150R with 130 section tire. The difference is prominent bro.. I'm not sure if Honda is even adding MRF 140s as stock in the 250! You may have to go after market for the same. Make time and visit BLR bro, wanna see ur ride in flesh.

**harsimranjitsidhu661** · 08-04-2013, 10:53 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

First of all, congrats krish!Secondly, isn't that a CBR 150R with MRF tires? Look at the exhaust!

It might be a 150 but I think its a 250 and I'll give my reasons:
1. The rear foot peg holder is silver. It is black in 150. http://www.xbhp.com/autopictorials/d...0/CBR150R8.jpg
2. Check out the side profile of Repsol edition with MRFs. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/attachme...0r-_repsol.jpg
3. MRF site too lists the tyres: Front Zapper FY and Rear Zapper S

On another note, I would say that Honda should have offered these tyres OE from the start; and even now too on all models instead of just a few.

Zapper FY 80/90 - 17 was stock front on R15 V1 & Zapper FY1 90/80 - 17 is stock front on V2. Zapper S 100/80 - 17 was stock rear of R15 V1 & Revz S 130/70 - 17 is stock rear on V2. Part of awesome handling of R15 is down to its tyres.

I hope the new MRF combo (Zapper FY 110/70 - 17TL front & Zapper S 140/70 - 17TL rear) are of the same compound as on R15 and will help sort out some grouses CBR250R owners had on handling front with the Conti's. Also MRFs seem to have more rounded profile than Conti's.

Correct me if I am wrong in any of the above info as I have written it all sitting at home; will corroborate once I visit ASC.

**Divya Sharan** · 08-04-2013, 10:58 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by harsimranjitsidhu661 View Post

It might be a 150 but I think its a 250 and I'll give my reasons:
1. The rear foot peg holder is silver. It is black in 150. http://www.xbhp.com/autopictorials/d...0/CBR150R8.jpg
2. Check out the side profile of Repsol edition with MRFs. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/attachme...0r-_repsol.jpg
3. MRF site too lists the tyres: Front Zapper FY and Rear Zapper S

On another note, I would say that Honda should have offered these tyres OE from the start; and even now too on all models instead of just a few.

Zapper FY 80/90 - 17 was stock front on R15 V1 & Zapper FY1 90/80 - 17 is stock front on V2. Zapper S 100/80 - 17 was stock rear of R15 V1 & Revz S 130/70 - 17 is stock rear on V2. Part of awesome handling of R15 is down to its tyres.

I hope the new MRF combo (Zapper FY 110/70 - 17TL front & Zapper S 140/70 - 17TL rear) are of the same compound as on R15 and will help sort out some grouses CBR250R owners had on handling front with the Conti's. Also MRFs seem to have more rounded profile than Conti's.

Correct me if I am wrong in any of the above info as I have written it all sitting at home; will corroborate once I visit ASC.

Quite possible. That's why I mentioned that MRF lists its tire on the website as well.
But, the tail lamp is different as well. Isn't it? Or is it the angle with which the pic was taken?

**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 11:04 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Visit changemytyre.com. It says MRF is a TT tire.
They have 140 profilers in 17" size from MRF listed on their website, but the above pic with MRFs is a CBR 150R with 130 section tire. The difference is prominent bro.. I'm not sure if Honda is even adding MRF 140s as stock in the 250! You may have to go after market for the same. Make time and visit BLR bro, wanna see ur ride in flesh.

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Let me see how the contigo's fare for me, I haven't had problems with the eurogrip with the 200ns,

Well, I am going to come to bangalore real soon, last time , i din have time to meet any xbhpians there, next time for sure we will meet..!!! My brother is working there, in TCS, so my 220 is also there at bangalore..!! :-D

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Divya Sharan** · 08-04-2013, 11:11 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Let me see how the contigo's fare for me, I haven't had problems with the eurogrip with the 200ns,

Well, I am going to come to bangalore real soon, last time , i din have time to meet any xbhpians there, next time for sure we will meet..!!! My brother is working there, in TCS, so my 220 is also there at bangalore..!! :-D

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

OT:
Ah great, I worked in TCS too. (till last week)
Lets meet up soon.

**kn8Alpha** · 08-04-2013, 11:36 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

First of all, congrats krish!
Secondly, isn't that a CBR 150R with MRF tires? Look at the exhaust!

All,

Just to clarify, MRF is indeed on the 250R 2013 All-Black model, 140/70 - 17.

Sorry for the confusion, the earlier pic indeeds makes it look like a 150 exhaust and all, but no IT IS a 250.

Visually, it looks a tad bit less wide than Contigo, but is "rounder" than Contigo. Looking at both tires placed side by side, the MRFs look better.

**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 11:40 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

All,

Just to clarify, MRF is indeed on the 250R 2013 All-Black model, 140/70 - 17.

Sorry for the confusion, the earlier pic indeeds makes it look like a 150 exhaust and all, but no IT IS a 250.

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Visually, it looks a tad bit less wide than Contigo, but is "rounder" than Contigo. Looking at both tires placed side by side, the MRFs look better.

Damn, I have to try and get my hands on those, round mean more fun to ride and lean..!!!

So , you getting the one with MRF or the Contigos

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**MAVERICK_m21** · 08-04-2013, 11:51 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hi, I am asking a ridiculous question here but can I put the ABS kit on Non-ABS, I regret not purchasing it that time what will be the consequences other than warranty void and off course risk involved? Can I go for the Continental ABS mentioned in News thread? What settings need to be changed and cost involved??
Can the new full black parts be put on on the silver parts & black silencer cover over the silver one?

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