With some obvious inferior quality parts and issues, I would believe that the quality on this bike is compromised (includes launch preparation and after sales service); example, no way the inferior quality footpegs would pass the Honda's quality test, but it happened. There is no guarantee now that engine quality is not compromised (hope its not, but I highly suspect). Its shocking to know that there is no Paddock stand in the service stations for the service.

Issues have surfaced with Indian made FI bikes, ZMR and 250R, and surprisingly there are no issues with FI Stunner. Stunner is manufactured in India for export purposes only and a few of the bikes are made available to Indian market. As we are not hearing any issues with 250R in other countries, it concludes that Honda has taken the Indian market for granted.

I am quite surprised that no magazine has exposed the quality issues in their reviews. Instead, they were amazed by the quality and finishing of the parts on this bike. The reviews are definitely biased.

I would like all the CBR owners bring these issues to any magazine's notice so that Honda learns a lesson. An article in any newspaper would be an eye opener to Honda because it affects their reputation and it reflects in stock market.

PS: I am not a CBR owner and after observing the owners' reviews here and with my personal observations, these are my conclusions.

i always wait for my r15 fan to stop after that switch off the button and move on to work..
and now doing same for my cbr..

I tried Many times and specially today very carefully, in 6th gear 5krmp spead is exactly 80 kmph.

CBR definitely is a rush cooked meal. But I don't think they've compromised anything in the engine or transmission part.
Mostly the issues are like the finishing, paint, footpegs etc.
Regarding the mirrors, you've to blame the SVC for not fixing it properly or tightening it. Those things should be taken care by them during the PDI they do.
Good going!
I just switch it off after the ride. Also I always use the kill switch in traffic when its red. And after starting, I don't wait for the fan to stop to press the ignition switch. Am I doing wrong? Will this harm in anyway?

yep same for me 80kmph in 6th gear on 5 k rmp...


@ BladeBoy
how can your cbr do 70 kmph in 6th gear, on 5k RPM there must be error..

may be u doing wrong bro but when switch off kill button then again switch it on then your radiator fan will cool your eingen lil bit in between red light gose green..

may be i was wrong here i am just giving my opinion that i always do.

correct me if i am wrong ..

no offense to anyone but i will have to say that he spoiled it!looks awfull!

IS it FAN or Fuel pump please confirm .

We're talking about the FAN. When we switch ON the Red Engine Kill Switch (after riding sometime and then stopping), both FAN and the Fuel pump starts working. I always wait for the fuel pump to start completely (till the yellow light goes off), but start the ignition before the Fan stops.

Yes, you are right! This should be highlighted. I faced the gear spindle issue from day 1 and thus wrote about it. I highlighted this fact, and the article has also appeared in the xBhp magazine, as I wrote it. So no bias here.

Touchwood, did not face any other issue post that. But the owners who are, should bring this up and highlight it. Print media is the best method possible.

After waiting all this while they say "sir another 15-20 days for the oil filter!!" ..y dont they just get hit by a bus or sumthing??


I was right about honda!! whatever they may be, i had Honda in the bottom of my list!Never trusted Honda, but CBR changed my thoughts..but no..i was right initially!!!!

PLease be a little sympathic towards me fellow members and please please please try and arrange me an oil filter...like i said, i'll pay for both the filter + shipping...someone??


Seriously, em reconsidering my decision and plannin to sell my CBR250 and go for a hyosung/Ninja 250R or wait for the yamaha counterpart (yamaha being my all time favourite for the quality and the excellent aftermarket service ) if this continues this way!!

Yeap sorry guys! It was 4K! I went for 40 more KM's ... yeap 77~82's at gear 6 @ 5k rpm! It does steady 48~52 @ gear 6 @ 3k rpm! Blew that it starts knocking!

I am at the svc--if anyone requires an oil filter please confirm here within next one hour

yes!! Me me me!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Hey bro its really bad to know how HONDA peoples are providing support for the premium bike like CBR. Also the footrest thing is also seems poor.
I own a ZMR bro its launched in 2009 but still its hard to find its spairs & needs waiting about 15 days . But not so long like you are waiting. I would suggest you to report the issue to any national newspaper , so Honda will seriously look in this issue & no one in future should have to wait so long.