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**icemang** · 08-04-2013, 12:34 PM

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.

This will stop the "Oh s**t" moments on the CBR in the wet. MRFs will have a softer compound and much better handling. The cost of increased wear is par for the course.

**Sandeep Patnala** · 08-04-2013, 02:32 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Can someone post the changes that are made or observable in the new 2013 Color Editions !!

& how's the quality, fit & finish of these new ones compared to old ones ??

**bbsrailfan** · 08-04-2013, 03:23 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Can someone post the changes that are made or observable in the new 2013 Color Editions !!

& how's the quality, fit & finish of these new ones compared to old ones ??

Silver plastic bits replaced by matching red/black bits. Black alloys instead of silver ones.

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**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 03:31 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Silver plastic bits replaced by matching red/black bits. Black alloys instead of silver ones.

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The 2012 model brochure says 25bhp and the new 2013 brochure says 26 bhp. Does that show a ecu remap ?

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**kn8Alpha** · 08-04-2013, 03:40 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

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

There has to be a reason why Honda has started rolling out the MRF on the 2013 models. I will also prefer the sticky rubber on the MRF even though it has a lesser lifetime. It will be worth the riding experience.

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**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 03:43 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

There has to be a reason why Honda has started rolling out the MRF on the 2013 models. I will also prefer the sticky rubber on the MRF even though it has a lesser lifetime. It will be worth the riding experience.

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Not all 2013 models apparently, the showroom fro mwhere i booked has all 2013 with contigo's.

Wonder whats the catch, have to talk to them tmrow.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**kn8Alpha** · 08-04-2013, 03:44 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Can someone post the changes that are made or observable in the new 2013 Color Editions !!

& how's the quality, fit & finish of these new ones compared to old ones ??

Comparing 2012 makes, 2013 old colors and 2013 new colors, I felt the quality was on par, equally good of course. :-)

There are dual horns on the 2013 new colors.

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**Sandeep Patnala** · 08-04-2013, 04:08 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

Comparing 2012 makes, 2013 old colors and 2013 new colors, I felt the quality was on par, equally good of course. :-)

There are dual horns on the 2013 new colors.

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wow dual horn !!! :P

**kn8Alpha** · 08-04-2013, 04:57 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

wow dual horn !!! :P

The horn of the bike I test rode sounded like a scooter honk pleading to be put out of misery. So I guess dual horn as stock on the new model is some sort of consolation..

**Sandeep Patnala** · 08-04-2013, 08:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post

The horn of the bike I test rode sounded like a scooter honk pleading to be put out of misery. So I guess dual horn as stock on the new model is some sort of consolation..

Ha ha.... that sounds funny :P

**kpvision** · 08-04-2013, 09:16 PM

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.

Wow!, Thanks. Finally some replacements with ISI mark!. Zapper-Fy would be good on wet with centre groove too. Conto front doesn't like wet I guess (can't comment on wet yet).
New owners please update how you feel about the tyres after using for few days. You will know within couple of days.
The Conti's told me their story within two days. I wanted to change them within a week of buying CBR, but couldn't get PSD here.
Zapper was tube type then. I am still waiting for choices. The CBR unfortunately has a weird tyre dimension and so far not many choices (was there any?)
I used TVS, CEAT, MRF Zapper Fs and Michelin M45's before (on older bikes). After using Conti, I realized how good my old tyres were!.
My Conti is manufactured in Aug 2012. So, it is supposed to be better than first lots. Even then I am not happy.
Today , I was riding back from my weekend ride. It was a glorious day here at 1000 feet up. I was entering a major road from another. As usual there were some small pebbles ( some tens of small scattered pebbles, nothing to be of concern for a 110/70 tyre on a dry day and when speed is about 30kmph) and my CBR front gives me a "mild moment" as if I rode on sand for about couple of feet. Luckily, nothing happened. But that "mild moment" was not needed to be told by Conti. Somehow, the Conti wants to cling on to imperfections (may be, I am not used to higher contact patch tyres) and will give me feedback immediately. But when feedback is needed, it doesn't give any. I am light weight rider and fill only 29PSI on both - solo.
That sums up the Conti for me. I am disappointed or I don't know. I doubt if Honda tested this tyre setup otherwise.
Anyway, let me wait for the feedback from new owners soon.

**Nithesh** · 08-04-2013, 09:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

The 2012 model brochure says 25bhp and the new 2013 brochure says 26 bhp. Does that show a ecu remap ?

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Yes. We are most likely getting the new bikes now in the same state of tune as the Thai bikes which means no more struggling to see 160kmph. The bike will run a bit rich than the old model

**Zeeshan Naglekar** · 08-04-2013, 09:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by kpvision View Post

Wow!, Thanks. Finally some replacements with ISI mark!. Zapper-Fy would be good on wet with centre groove too. Conto front doesn't like wet I guess (can't comment on wet yet).
New owners please update how you feel about the tyres after using for few days. You will know within couple of days.
The Conti's told me their story within two days. I wanted to change them within a week of buying CBR, but couldn't get PSD here.
Zapper was tube type then. I am still waiting for choices. The CBR unfortunately has a weird tyre dimension and so far not many choices (was there any?)
I used TVS, CEAT, MRF Zapper Fs and Michelin M45's before. After using Conti, I realized how good my old tyres were!.
My Conti is manufactured in Aug 2012. So, it is supposed to be better than first lots. Even then I am not happy.
Today , I was riding back from my weekend ride. It was a glorious day here at 1000 feet up. I was entering a major road from another. As usual there were some small pebbles ( some tens of small scattered pebbles, nothing to be of concern for a 110/70 tyre on a dry day and when speed is about 30kmph) and my CBR front gives me a "mild moment" as if I rode on sand for about couple of feet. Luckily, nothing happened. But that "mild moment" was not needed to be told by Conti. Somehow, the Conti wants to cling on to imperfections (may be, I am not used to higher contact patch tyres) and will give me feedback immediately. But when feedback is needed, it doesn't give any. I am light weight rider and fill only 29PSI on both - solo.
That sums up the Conti for me. I am disappointed or I don't know. I doubt if Honda tested this tyre setup otherwise.
Anyway, let me wait for the feedback from new owners soon.

I have the new 2013 black model purchased on 9th July. Unfortunately I got the Conti's on my ride. And it's been one month and I am looking for a replacement already. Wet or Dry I just dont feel comfortable going into corners.

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**krish2778** · 08-04-2013, 09:23 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

Yes. We are most likely getting the new bikes now in the same state of tune as the Thai bikes which means no more struggling to see 160kmph. The bike will run a bit rich than the old model

Well , that's a good thing.

Originally posted by Zeeshan Naglekar View Post

I have the new 2013 black model purchased on 9th July. Unfortunately I got the Conti's on my ride. And it's been one month and I am looking for a replacement already. Wet or Dry I just for feel comfortable going into corners.

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Now that is depressing news..!!

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Zeeshan Naglekar** · 08-04-2013, 09:29 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

Yes. We are most likely getting the new bikes now in the same state of tune as the Thai bikes which means no more struggling to see 160kmph. The bike will run a bit rich than the old model

Yes that's great news. Things like this put the disappointment of the Conti's behind and makes me happy again. I did my first service yesterday and the mechanic who took a test ride also felt the difference. His words ," Company ne kuch alag kiya hai isme. "

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