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**tanay** · 03-23-2011, 02:56 PM

How did the price jump a bit? In yesterday's The Hindu newspaper the prices are reported as 1.43 and 1.68L ex-s respectively...is that for
some other state?

Edit:
In BSmotoring the ex-s price is 1.51 and 1.77 for Mumbai.
In Zigwheels the ex-s price is 1.51 and 1.77 for Delhi.

Are ex-showroom prices the same across the country?

**Rony** · 03-23-2011, 03:08 PM

CBR 250R finally comes to town !

By:Kyle Pereira |Published :March 22, 2011

Honda, in light of the recent tragic events in Japan, have called off the official launch ceremony of the CBR 250R. Instead, they chose to reveal the motorcycle to the Mumbai press and auto magazines today at a very quiet event which also was the farewell ceremony for the outgoing President and CEO of HMSI, Mr Shinji Aoyama.

The price tag for the CBR 250R are pegged at Rs 1.51 lakh for the standard version and Rs 1.77 lakh for the C-ABS variant, both prices being ex-showroom, Mumbai. We have ridden the motorcycle in Thailand for the world launch and at that time, the CBR 250R was shod with IRC tyres. However, the CBR250R which will be sold in India will roll on Continental tyres which will be identical in performance and specifications to the ones sold in Thailand. Another addition noticeable were the brackets that will hold the saree-guard on the left rear flank of the motorcycle.

With such an aggressive pricing structure and sheer market potential of this motorcycle, Honda plans on selling about 30,000 CBR 250Rs in the very first year. Although bookings have already begun for the CBR250R, deliveries will be in full swing by the 31st of May.

Source: CBR 250R finally comes to town

**crazy_NJ** · 03-23-2011, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by tanay View Post

How did the price jump a bit? In yesterday's The Hindu newspaper the prices are reported as 1.43 and 1.68L ex-s respectively...is that for
some other state?

Edit:
In BSmotoring the ex-s price is 1.51 and 1.77 for Mumbai.
In Zigwheels the ex-s price is 1.51 and 1.77 for Delhi.

Are ex-showroom prices the same across the country?

Yesterday when I posted the Zigwheels link, there the price was mentioned as 1.43L for STD and 1.68L for ABS Ex-showroom Delhi.. Today its been changed to 1.51L and 1.77L respectively..

I also noticed the price mentioned in the above sites (in BOLD) as same for Delhi and Mumbai.. It seems the Ex-showroom prices will be the same all over India (which is good)..

**vkuchhal** · 03-23-2011, 03:21 PM

Why are people getting confused over the price of the machine..

IMHO.. If one planning to purchase it, 3-5k should not be a much bother to any one..

**darkknight** · 03-23-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Why are people getting confused over the price of the machine..

IMHO.. If one planning to purchase it, 3-5k should not be a much bother to any one..

huhhh ???
A difference of 9k which is 7-8% of the bike's cost doesn't make difference

this is no 10L bike for anyone to ignore a 9k difference
& that's the reason for discussion

**payeng** · 03-23-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

huhhh ???
A difference of 9k which is 7-8% of the bike's cost doesn't make difference

this is no 10L bike for anyone to ignore a 9k difference
& that's the reason for discussion

Correct: "Hindustani hai hum.. Hindustani.."

**ajaymanohar** · 03-23-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by payeng View Post

Correct: "Hindustani hai hum.. Hindustani.."

Btw how many from bangalore have booked it, any head count?

**sudeepnbr** · 03-23-2011, 04:07 PM

Out of curiosity, I again called up my Dealer to check if they've any new information.
What he has to say was, nothing has been communicated to the Dealers as of now. Then I asked him, when is Honda planning to launch or what information do you have regarding the launch. He told me that there is a Dealers Meet which is going to happen in Bangkok this weekend!!

And his MD would be going for that. I dunno why is this now?

Also he said that the Service Manager and Senior Technician had been to Delhi for the training on CBR. They've come back now. They said that the bike is really good, but bit bulky (probably they are comparing it with Stunner/Twister/Dazzler).

When I told them that lots of websites/blogs are carrying the news about the quiet launch and price, he asked me not to give importance to that.
This wait is really killing me...

**tulinisarg** · 03-23-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post

Btw how many from bangalore have booked it, any head count?

see this

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/595536-post4286.html

**satyenpoojary** · 03-23-2011, 04:11 PM

Big or small, its bigger than most of the other bikes around. Which is good enough.

If I say my honest opinion then I would get a lot of flak.... So here goes nothing the bike looks hot, but the exhaust looks absurd on that bike.

@Satya: Ratios, in this thread... you might as well shoot yourself

**aargee** · 03-23-2011, 04:12 PM

IMHO, a 3K of difference for 3L motorcycle is just 1%, while the same on a 1.5L motorcycle is 2%. Which means double, which also means, the saved 2% can probably cover the insurance amount for 1st year.

**ajaymanohar** · 03-23-2011, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post

Out of curiosity, I again called up my Dealer to check if they've any new information.
What he has to say was, nothing has been communicated to the Dealers as of now. Then I asked him, when is Honda planning to launch or what information do you have regarding the launch. He told me that there is a Dealers Meet which is going to happen in Bangkok this weekend!!

And his MD would be going for that. I dunno why is this now?

Also he said that the Service Manager and Senior Technician had been to Delhi for the training on CBR. They've come back now. They said that the bike is really good, but bit bulky (probably they are comparing it with Stunner/Twister/Dazzler).

When I told them that lots of websites/blogs are carrying the news about the quiet launch and price, he asked me not to give importance to that.
This wait is really killing me...

This is what was communicated to me long back, it is supposed to be held on 25th March. And he will communicate individually to all customers over the phone. I dont know if its some bangkok or not, i just know there is some all dealers meet on 25th...

**sudeepnbr** · 03-23-2011, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post

This is what was communicated to me long back, it is supposed to be held on 25th March. And he will communicate individually to all customers over the phone. I dont know if its some bangkok or not, i just know there is some all dealers meet on 25th...

Yes, I'm only confused about the Bangkok part!

EDIT:

Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post

Btw how many from bangalore have booked it, any head count?

Updated list of people who have booked CBR from Bangalore...

1. Nisarg
2. Ram
3. Sudeep
4. Ajay
5. Chetan
6. Raghu (bprags)
7. jvh
8. xxbomb
9. Jamal Khan
10. Tushar Saxena
11. Vijay Dutt
12. firen

**Guest** · 03-23-2011, 05:14 PM

Here is the article from yesterday's HINDU paper

The Hindu : Today's Paper / BUSINESS : Honda to enter 100 cc bike segment

Also for everyone assuming the CBR to be small, can see this video again in HD to see it side by side the Ninja to get an idea. I feel it looks alright.

YouTube - Kawasaki Ninja 250R vs. Honda CBR250R - Video

**NikhilB** · 03-23-2011, 05:20 PM

CBR250R launch on schedule | Autocar India

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Honda CBR250R Launched in India at 1.43 ex showroom Delhi

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