Hello everyone.... my self Tarun and i bought my CBR 150R(std red n white) this monday, 02/08/2013.

Hi Tarun, congrats for the baby Ceeber!

1. Don't lug the engine. Period! 2k,3k doesn't matter, the engine should never knock, even outside run in phase. As a reference, upshift between 3.5k-5.5k RPM and u should be happy.
2. If you do 30 kmph in 2nd/3rd gear, you'd get that restricting feeling. That's the same feeling you get if you downshift from 6th to say 4th at 80 kmph. Its called engine braking.
3. Did you get discounts for the old model? If not, then that's bad. I guess your insurance premium and resale would differ by a teeny tiny bit too. But, all's well that ends well. Ride safe!

And ya, pass switch is a simple switch that activates your upper beam. In case ur upper beam is on, it doesn't work. You can toggle b/w low/upper beam for the same, but it is a bit cumbersome.

Thanks man for quick reply.... and making things clear...


I got no discount as such but a free 1000 bucks helmet....man the dealer made a fool of me...can i do anything abt it now?? and also abt the engine breaking....is it that tyres are running faster then enigne hence when clutch is not pressed tyres are trying to run engine and hence engine is opposing ??

Hello everyone.... my self Tarun and i bought my CBR 150R(std red n white) this monday, 02/08/2013. I was very excited but just before leaving the show room with my fireblade i took a test ride of CBR 250R and i was shattered, I m fresh out of my cllge and after 3 months of job cbr 150r was the maximum i could afford and also 150r is best for me according to my requirements (that includes ok mileage) ... but the feeling of power that came with 250r at my hands...can't forget that...

If it's any consolation - I owned a 2011 CBR250R for two years. However, I sold it and kept my CBR150R instead. Why? I found the CBR250R to be way too heavy for what it is. My ABS brake equipped version was 70lbs heavier than my CBR150R! And while the CBR250R felt incredibly torquey - it seemed to have relatively little top-end power - the power flattened out on top. It just didn't feel as exciting to ride compared to my 150R which handles noticeably better, is more engaging to ride, and obtains better fuel economy. Overall - the 150R just seems more fun to ride. Granted - the CBR250R had noticeably more power than the 150R - and could easily out-accelerate it. But that is where the thrill ended for me with the CBR250R. It helped me realize that bigger doesn't necessarily mean "better". Mike

The CBR 150 R is a very capable tourer(so does the 250R). I did a 2500 km trip after my first service. One of the best in my life. Still I tour a lot in my bike.

I'm eager to read some other ride reports and view some photos of India's countryside!! I believe someone posted earlier about wishing to read more local ride reports.

Mike

I have seen nobody regretting about their choice on this thread, but still have to ask this, Is cbr worth the cost?? shall I go for it??

Its a capable tourer as I usually go on long rides only. Initial rides will result in wrist pain and shoulder pain. Its comfortable for this segment. This is not a commuter bike.

I'm eager to read some other ride reports and view some photos of India's countryside!! I believe someone posted earlier about wishing to read more local ride reports. Granted - ride reports are a lot of work - but if you have the photos from a previous ride sitting on your computer - as well as the time to put them together into a cohesive report - it'd be great to see them on this site.

Mike

And for those of you who havent taken your bikes near 10.5k, do it now! And see what the magic is all about.

Hye there folks!

Havent been here in a while, but things seem good here! Duchess had now reached 7500 kms (in 10 months) with a few trips here and there. The longest trip has been from Manipal to Banglore (420kms on way) and back. Other than that there have been various one day trips all around this region. And there have been no major problems so far. Have, unfortunately, had 2 minor accidents which resulted in the fairings getting changed. And the coneset has gotten loose once thanks to the amazingly quality of the roads around here hehe. But no major problems whatsoever. Am done with 3 services. A few things that i have noticed about the bike-
1) The chain HAS to be tightened every 500-700kms. Becomes very noisy and loose else.
2) Honda in India use only fully synthetic oil for this engine (oil used in Honda branded), but unfortunately, so far as i have noticed, in long rides, the engine tends to become very rough. And gearshifts become hard. This might be because of the oil becoming too thin. (long rides here means 100kms+ continously)
3) The bike is exceptionally stable under proper cornering. I love riding the ghat and have come across a fair share of unexpected bumps and turns and if you know what your doing its very easy to get the bike to bend more or less or change your line through a corner.
4) While the brakes are more than sufficient for the power the bike has, they do not provide much feel. I find the rear does tend to lock up easily, and the front has never let me down, but it doesnt give me supreme confidence either. This may be down to the fact that the tyres arent very grippy, but then again, they are sufficient for day to day use.

Overall, its a blast to ride her everyday! Believe me when i say it, even the R15 doesnt give you the rush of screaming to the red line (and i have ridden the V1 and 2 extensively, my best friends own them ) On normal roads, the CBR is faster. Due to the softer suspension and the higher power. Yes torque is less, especially below 4000rpm, but keep the bike above that, and you wont ever feel that more is needed. Due to the less torque, managing the throttle is something you learn as you stay in the power band. And for those of you who havent taken your bikes near 10.5k, do it now! And see what the magic is all about.

I have some pics of myself with Duchess for the last 10 months, some which i have put up before, but doing it again recounting the memories!

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Ride safe guys. Cheers!

Hye there folks!

Havent been here in a while, but things seem good here! Duchess had now reached 7500 kms (in 10 months) with a few trips here and there. The longest trip has been from Manipal to Banglore (420kms on way) and back. Other than that there have been various one day trips all around this region. And there have been no major problems so far. Have, unfortunately, had 2 minor accidents which resulted in the fairings getting changed. And the coneset has gotten loose once thanks to the amazingly quality of the roads around here hehe. But no major problems whatsoever. Am done with 3 services. A few things that i have noticed about the bike-
1) The chain HAS to be tightened every 500-700kms. Becomes very noisy and loose else.
2) Honda in India use only fully synthetic oil for this engine (oil used in Honda branded), but unfortunately, so far as i have noticed, in long rides, the engine tends to become very rough. And gearshifts become hard. This might be because of the oil becoming too thin. (long rides here means 100kms+ continously)
3) The bike is exceptionally stable under proper cornering. I love riding the ghat and have come across a fair share of unexpected bumps and turns and if you know what your doing its very easy to get the bike to bend more or less or change your line through a corner.
4) While the brakes are more than sufficient for the power the bike has, they do not provide much feel. I find the rear does tend to lock up easily, and the front has never let me down, but it doesnt give me supreme confidence either. This may be down to the fact that the tyres arent very grippy, but then again, they are sufficient for day to day use.

Overall, its a blast to ride her everyday! Believe me when i say it, even the R15 doesnt give you the rush of screaming to the red line (and i have ridden the V1 and 2 extensively, my best friends own them ) On normal roads, the CBR is faster. Due to the softer suspension and the higher power. Yes torque is less, especially below 4000rpm, but keep the bike above that, and you wont ever feel that more is needed. Due to the less torque, managing the throttle is something you learn as you stay in the power band. And for those of you who havent taken your bikes near 10.5k, do it now! And see what the magic is all about.

I have some pics of myself with Duchess for the last 10 months, some which i have put up before, but doing it again recounting the memories!


Ride safe guys. Cheers!