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  • #12886
    Re: Honda CBR 250R

    Madras Rubber Factory still makes rocking tyres. Glad that the replacements will be better than contis.


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    • #12887
      Re: Honda CBR 250R

      Hi All, Wonderful to see such a vibrant biker community here.

      After almost 2 months of research, I have decided to go for CBR 250R. I have my own requirements and CBR fits my bill just right. Other bikes considered were N300 and D390.

      In 2001, while I was in Japan, I had owned honda CB400 for almost 2 years. I used to ride this bike to work in Tokyo - mostly on dry days. CB400 was a wonderful naked bike and I really enjoyed the rides. Did very little touring on weekends. Stopped riding bikes after I got married and switched to cars (owned a wonderful subaru for almost 10 years in Japan and that's a different story:-)). Just got back to India.

      Now I'm 40 years old and still got that biker in my heart. Good news is that I will be based in a location that allows to commute 20-30 kms/day - very little traffic and clear air.

      Specific question to CBR experts. Should i insist on MRF tyres before I make the booking? If so, why is MRF better than Contigo?

      Cheers.

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      • #12888
        Re: Honda CBR 250R

        Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post
        Yes. I have. It took two (LONG) weeks to find MRFs and replace them onto my bike.

        I don't know about contigo, not ridden it but MRFs are simply brilliant, just 400 km done and handling like a pro already.


        Sent from my LT26i
        Lucky you.. .. I have been waiting a week. He promised to find on ASAP and let me know. Its just that I dont want to jump the gun and buy the one with Contis and repent later. Have had horrible experience with Y..U..NO..Grips(EUROGRIP) on my pulsar,, dont want the same again.

        G1
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        Cheers
        G1

        Now running: Solo ride to Leh , Coorg 2 Chikmagalur

        True wanderer entry
        Magical Munnar

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        • #12889
          Re: Honda CBR 250R

          Originally posted by cbr250r.indian View Post

          Specific question to CBR experts. Should i insist on MRF tyres before I make the booking? If so, why is MRF better than Contigo?

          Cheers.
          Yes, do go for mrf's. They offer better grip in both dry and wet conditions. I haven't ridden the mrf shod cbr's but I have ridden the R15 v2 which comes with the same tyre and they offer way more grip than the contigo, specially in wet conditions.

          The mrf would last less but would inspire confidence unlike the contigo. Mrf's would also make the bike feel a little more nimble in comparison because, they have a rounder profile, would help you lean the bike easily in corners and when in a lean corrections would be easier.

          Sent from my GT-I9100
          Why 2wheels over 4.....
          Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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          • #12890
            Re: Honda CBR 250R

            Originally posted by cbr250r.indian View Post
            Hi All, Wonderful to see such a vibrant biker community here.

            After almost 2 months of research, I have decided to go for CBR 250R. I have my own requirements and CBR fits my bill just right. Other bikes considered were N300 and D390.

            In 2001, while I was in Japan, I had owned honda CB400 for almost 2 years. I used to ride this bike to work in Tokyo - mostly on dry days. CB400 was a wonderful naked bike and I really enjoyed the rides. Did very little touring on weekends. Stopped riding bikes after I got married and switched to cars (owned a wonderful subaru for almost 10 years in Japan and that's a different story:-)). Just got back to India.

            Now I'm 40 years old and still got that biker in my heart. Good news is that I will be based in a location that allows to commute 20-30 kms/day - very little traffic and clear air.

            Specific question to CBR experts. Should i insist on MRF tyres before I make the booking? If so, why is MRF better than Contigo?

            Cheers.
            ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

            Saw on internet that Michelin has made Pilot street radials for CBR. Hope its gets ISI mark and gets sold here
            ~shifting at 6K RPM

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            • #12891
              The man who designed the Tower of Pisa was the First Biker ever...

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              • #12892
                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                "Evidence"



                The tyres are good. I haven't done a fair comparison with Contigos but god these are GOOD! Will do a complete review after I get a chance to test these on "ghats".

                Check with showrooms, both big and small, one of them are likely to have them. With a little push you can get your favourite showroom to source it for you and and install it on your bike before delivery.

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                • #12893
                  Re: Honda CBR 250R

                  Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post
                  "Evidence"


                  The tyres are good. I haven't done a fair comparison with Contigos but god these are GOOD! Will do a complete review after I get a chance to test these on "ghats".

                  Check with showrooms, both big and small, one of them are likely to have them. With a little push you can get your favourite showroom to source it for you and and install it on your bike before delivery.
                  Haha....thanks man! So this is with no extra monies to be paid for opting for the MRFs right? These Honda chaps seem to siphon a lot of money under the guise of 'accessories' :/

                  Must say that the new paint job makes it look like a completely different steed.
                  The man who designed the Tower of Pisa was the First Biker ever...

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                  • #12894
                    Re: Honda CBR 250R

                    Can anyone tell me for what all would I need to shell out for in the form of accessories if I get the cbr?

                    Sent from my GT-I9100
                    Why 2wheels over 4.....
                    Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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                    • #12895
                      Re: Honda CBR 250R

                      Originally posted by DukeDey View Post
                      Can anyone tell me for what all would I need to shell out for in the form of accessories if I get the cbr?

                      Sent from my GT-I9100
                      Standard accessories - saree guard, number plates, seat cover, handle bar grips.
                      Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                      Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                      Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                      Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                      ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                      P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                      • #12896
                        Re: Honda CBR 250R

                        Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                        Standard accessories - saree guard, number plates, seat cover, handle bar grips.
                        Handle bar grips, seriously? Are you talking about grip covers? What if I don't want the saree guard and seat cover?
                        Only number plates would be good for me.


                        Sent from my GT-I9100
                        Why 2wheels over 4.....
                        Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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                        • #12897
                          Re: Honda CBR 250R

                          Originally posted by DukeDey View Post
                          Handle bar grips, seriously? Are you talking about grip covers? What if I don't want the saree guard and seat cover?
                          Only number plates would be good for me.


                          Sent from my GT-I9100
                          I got an option to choose what I need. You can pick whatever you want from the list of accessories they have.

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                          Cheers
                          G1

                          Now running: Solo ride to Leh , Coorg 2 Chikmagalur

                          True wanderer entry
                          Magical Munnar

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                          • #12898
                            Re: Honda CBR 250R

                            Originally posted by kn8Alpha View Post
                            "Evidence"



                            The tyres are good. I haven't done a fair comparison with Contigos but god these are GOOD! Will do a complete review after I get a chance to test these on "ghats".

                            Check with showrooms, both big and small, one of them are likely to have them. With a little push you can get your favourite showroom to source it for you and and install it on your bike before delivery.
                            Mate just to be clear., did you wait for the batch with mrf to come or did you swap the contigos woth the mrf ? If so from where did you source the mrf rubber ?

                            Cheers
                            Ride safe
                            Krishna

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                            • #12899
                              Re: Honda CBR 250R

                              Originally posted by DeVille View Post
                              Haha....thanks man! So this is with no extra monies to be paid for opting for the MRFs right? These Honda chaps seem to siphon a lot of money under the guise of 'accessories' :/

                              Must say that the new paint job makes it look like a completely different steed.
                              You don't have to pay a rupee extra. These are from an OEM.

                              ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                              Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                              Mate just to be clear., did you wait for the batch with mrf to come or did you swap the contigos woth the mrf ? If so from where did you source the mrf rubber ?

                              Cheers
                              Ride safe
                              Krishna

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                              Since the colour/tyre combo was random at the time when I booked, my bike initially had contigos. I got the tyres swapped from a Repsol model which had arrived with MRFs in another showroom.

                              Earlier I had posted that Dream Honda received a note from Honda that MRFs will be standard, but seems to be not true as I still don't see many MRFs around. Maybe yet another marketing gimmick.

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                              • #12900
                                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                                Do Bridgestone Battlax make road/touring tyres in this size? Has anyone tried them?


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