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  • #3781
    Originally posted by aargee View Post
    There's a general news prevailing that HMSI is unable to start the production of C250R within the stipulated time in India.

    It does make business sense to import for 2 reasons...
    1. FTA
    2. Avoid further delay in launch/delivery
    It does make sense indeed, also they have a HONDA reputation to hold up by avoiding further delays & cancelled bookings from potential customers.

    if not FTA then CKD route

    Originally posted by ThisPointer View Post
    Exactly.. That's what i told him.. He was like, "we've been told by the company that the first few lots will be from Thailand"... IMO, the demo bike might be from Thailand, but the bikes that will hit the road will be India made...

    But according to the videos posted, the production has started in India for more than a month now.
    But then, they might think of importing if they're behind schedule... Which most probably seems to be the case...
    There seems to be some ambiguity regarding the video I posted earlier.
    It is nowhere mentioned the production has started, some of us only assumed this. I think it is being assembled. Even the title says its on the assembly line

    honda cbr250r...on assembly line

    Here is the video again
    YouTube - honda cbr250r...on assembly line

    Originally posted by nagoo View Post
    its no surprise .. its only logical .. as the production is yet to start in full capacity in india .. its the only way , if april launch is deadline.

    Its the normal step taken by many companies , most of the first batch of the vehicles [cars & bikes ..] there is a possibility of importing ... as i remember R15 also been imported some small number of bikes and some engines when its launched..and the import cost not passed to customers
    Yes, I agree with you. Its logical and also has been done in the past by many manufacturers and Honda won't be the first and will cover the import cost at their expense.



    Originally posted by MeTaL_MaNiaC View Post
    I dont think honda will pay the import duty for 3000 even when they have a manufacturing plant is working/in process. They made us wait for 4-5 months already after announcement and could had taken a month or two if was not possible.
    Second thing i feel so is, the saree guard bracket which is only for indian bikes and is not seen on the Thai manufactured bikes. Also the switch assembly and tires.. I mean to say is, if they import it, why wont they get the bike as it is in the Thai market..


    I dont say its a confirmed reason to say that the bikes we are getting are Indian made but these all reasons make me feel so. and we also have no confirm news on the import thing..



    I saw both Red and the Silver. And i liked the RED but i LOVED the Silver..

    Note: Well, the import thing has happend in the past so cant be denied. R15? Not to forget even the initial lot of RX100 engines were imported from JAPAN. And they are said to be more better and tougher.
    Usually these types of news are not confirmed or made official IMO. Also the Saree guard bracket is no biggie, As Honda has to do it even on its bigger CBR1000RR and VFR1200F which come via CBU route.

    Originally posted by shadabk01 View Post
    Guys one query, even if they have brought the bike from Thailand through CKD route then don't they need to go through the homologation process as was the case in NINJA and if it was brought as CBU then will the company pay the extra tax (I think it is almost 110%) for 3000 bikes plus as said before what about the switches from Dazzler and indicators from Stunner thing?

    Or is it that only the engine was imported and the rest of the bike was assembled here using localized components (don't know if it makes any sense )?
    I think it's the second part involving import

    Originally posted by myg124 View Post
    Metal: Honestly, as per what I think, and compared to what others are saying, the first lot is indeed made in India. The tax thing comes to mind and already coming out of recession, pricing this bike right, Honda have really pulled a bunny out of the hat. And I guess thats why its made in India. Were it imported, the quality would have looked better, felt great( since Thailand will also be importing to rest of the world.) Although it is looking great, I differ on the quality part still.

    Bottomline: first lot IS made in India, and I guess nobody will be getting a bhp more or less, 25 it will be.
    Don't jump to conclusions just yet, lets wait and see the Indian owenership reviews. You might be surprised.

    Originally posted by aargee View Post
    There's an FTA between Thailand & India and this is my third post in this thread & no one seem to bother about it - The Hindu : Business / Economy : India-Thailand FTA by 2011

    When there's FTA, there's no import tax. Regarding Homologation, not sure. I assume it might've been evaded due to FTA.
    Maybe FTA, or CKD of engine, frame.

    Originally posted by HH_HUNK View Post
    Lets See, I dont think so it is Imported from Thailand as it simply makes no sense and Honda had begun the manufacturing a while ago and someone had posted they make 30 bikes a week (Dont know how).

    So Even if they began in February, a lot of bikes have been manufactured.
    It must be assembling 30 bikes a week instead of manufacturing IMO.

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    • #3782
      Originally posted by arjunb25 View Post
      Well I have not paid any money as the dealer here in my city happens to me my elder brother.
      u r lucky man

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      • #3783
        @ Mr. ansh@honda (The Honda-Man!!) : Can you please call your friend in HMSI again and get the above talks confirmed?? Is it imported or whatever the scene is? will be really helpful man!!
        You gotta risk it.. to get da biscuit !!!

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        • #3784
          Some pics for folks who will get their Black beauties. Drool on.











          Not bad eh!
          "Never recreate from your memory, always imagine new places"

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          • #3785
            5* @myg123
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            Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
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            • #3786
              Originally posted by myg124 View Post
              Some pics for folks who will get their Black beauties. Drool on.











              Not bad eh!
              Thank u for the pics....

              Am looking forward to MY Black Beauty...

              Cheers,
              Puffy.

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              • #3787
                Originally posted by myg124 View Post
                Some pics for folks who will get their Black beauties. Drool on.
                Not bad eh!
                Extremely drool-worthy.
                Anyhow friends, lets stop speculating on whether its imported or manufactured in India. I am just looking forward for updates. Btw, do we have the updated list of people who have booked CBR? I think we ought to post that link to excel sheet at frequent intervals.

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                • #3788
                  @myg124 - Nice pics there.

                  Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post
                  Extremely drool-worthy.
                  Anyhow friends, lets stop speculating on whether its imported or manufactured in India. I am just looking forward for updates. Btw, do we have the updated list of people who have booked CBR? I think we ought to post that link to excel sheet at frequent intervals.
                  The excel sheet link is there in my signature. And its updated instantly as users fill the form.
                  Sudeep P Nambiar
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                  • #3789
                    I liked it in BLACK but I loved it in RED
                    I feel like Peter Parker when I drive my Hunk in the city but I become Spiderman when I am on my CBR swinging from one lane to the other on expressways.

                    My Stable:
                    2009 & Present: HH Hunk Limited Edition [Red Striker]
                    2011 & Present: Honda CBR 250R [Black Blade]

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                    • #3790

                      One more favorable review about the baby CBR. Happy reading!



                      And some beautiful pics to drool over...


                      Sudeep P Nambiar
                      Facebook | Twitter | Bangalore CBR 250R Riders Facebook Group
                      "If the path is beautiful, let us not ask where it leads. And if the destination is beautiful, let us not ask how is the path..."

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                      • #3791
                        The wheel thread patterns in Indian and Thai CBR 250R differing which is obvious. But I hope they do not alter the width of the tires else the looks factor will be hampered for sure.
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                        Your bike is way better than babes,only thing is that you need a proper vision to mull over this fact. :D

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                        • #3792
                          Originally posted by HH_HUNK View Post
                          I liked it in BLACK but I loved it in RED
                          Rahul: Am telling you, go for the Red.

                          Aargee: Thank you sar

                          Cheers guys!
                          "Never recreate from your memory, always imagine new places"

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                          • #3793
                            i prefer red over black! red has that magnanimous look! IMO!

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                            • #3794
                              Originally posted by ASIF AHMED View Post
                              i prefer red over black! red has that magnanimous look! IMO!
                              I agree. Black is simple and elegant where as Red is beautiful and an eye catcher. I think Black will help to avoid unwanted attention, which is good on Indian roads especially during touring.

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                              • #3795
                                Originally posted by PatienceWins View Post
                                I agree. Black is simple and elegant where as Red is beautiful and an eye catcher. I think Black will help to avoid unwanted attention, which is good on Indian roads especially during touring.
                                ya red grabs a lot of attention, indeed its a eye candy

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