I am sure all (or at least most of you) will know this about the CBR. I will still risk posting my latest observation from the pics.

Gear change lever in CBR250R can be operated only using the front portion of the foot. Unlike in a Shogun or a Unicorn wherein you can use the back portion of the foot to shift up/down the gears (gear sequence being 1DN, mid neutral and 2-5/6UP in case of a Honda). See the pic. Guess this kind of gear change lever is seen mostly in Sports bike and therefore maybe another pointer to sporty nature of the bike.

Cheers, Sid

I guess Sid may be the first one to get his baby here. This is going to be fun. Bring it on sid. Awaiting your initial ride feedback mate. Congrats once again

I am sure all (or at least most of you) will know this about the CBR. I will still risk posting my latest observation from the pics.

Gear change lever in CBR250R can be operated only using the front portion of the foot. Unlike in a Shogun or a Unicorn wherein you can use the back portion of the foot to shift up/down the gears (gear sequence being 1DN, mid neutral and 2-5/6UP in case of a Honda). See the pic. Guess this kind of gear change lever is seen mostly in Sports bike and therefore maybe another pointer to sporty nature of the bike.

Cheers, Sid

Does anyone know if frame sliders are available for the baby Ceeber?? It's extremely important to fix one in bangalore as people have the habit of leaning and sitting on the bike when its parked. A damaged fairing might be difficult to replace because on non availablility.. and will be costly too.

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Enough of these comparisons. You guys are completely spoiling the fun of people who are
awaiting their steeds ever so anxiously. Can I politely ask folks to stick with the CBR please.

Dont hijack this really going strong thread. CBR folks, come on, I need some support.

My take on that video, the guys been handsomely paid by Kawasaki. No wonder hes praising the Ninja by saying the cbr doesnt look exciting. I mean what the ****!! If Honda had given a v-twin to the CBR then it would really have been a fair comparo. Ninja should rather be pitted against the Hyosung 250gt for a fair result. Anyway people abroad got good roads, they can do high speeds, which is why that extra cylinder seems better, and most of the times, they sell off their bikes by around 10-20,000 kms. Here, its the other way round. Thats why the Ninja is a logical winner for them, rightly so, cant blame them.

Anyway, the Ninja with the dated console, looks boring. Whos got time to spare second thoughts. Add to that its expensive spares. When you are comparing bikes you ought to see all these factors.

I will keep it straight. Get both the bikes together and bring in a novice. Immediately he will be astride the CBR. Bring in an expert rider, will seriously think of the Ninja, but will consider after sales and service. May even go for it, but theres something about Honda which will attract him and may as well buy it. If not, he will fall back on saving up for the bigger steeds. Wise! Some people have already decided about it. Fair and practical enough.

I guess Sid may be the first one to get his baby here. This is going to be fun. Bring it on sid. Awaiting your initial ride feedback mate. Congrats once again

Enough of these comparisons. You guys are completely spoiling the fun of people who are
awaiting their steeds ever so anxiously. Can I politely ask folks to stick with the CBR please.

Dont hijack this really going strong thread. CBR folks, come on, I need some support.

My take on that video, the guys been handsomely paid by Kawasaki. No wonder hes praising the Ninja by saying the cbr doesnt look exciting. I mean what the ****!! If Honda had given a v-twin to the CBR then it would really have been a fair comparo. Ninja should rather be pitted against the Hyosung 250gt for a fair result. Anyway people abroad got good roads, they can do high speeds, which is why that extra cylinder seems better, and most of the times, they sell off their bikes by around 10-20,000 kms. Here, its the other way round. Thats why the Ninja is a logical winner for them, rightly so, cant blame them.

Anyway, the Ninja with the dated console, looks boring. Whos got time to spare second thoughts. Add to that its expensive spares. When you are comparing bikes you ought to see all these factors.

I will keep it straight. Get both the bikes together and bring in a novice. Immediately he will be astride the CBR. Bring in an expert rider, will seriously think of the Ninja, but will consider after sales and service. May even go for it, but theres something about Honda which will attract him and may as well buy it. If not, he will fall back on saving up for the bigger steeds. Wise! Some people have already decided about it. Fair and practical enough.

I guess Sid may be the first one to get his baby here. This is going to be fun. Bring it on sid. Awaiting your initial ride feedback mate. Congrats once again

@bprags: Hey, where's this bike from? Thailand?
then how come it has the front number plate holder attached?

I guess Thailand.Not sure about the number plate thing.

A stupid question please dont mind...

Does the CBR has a kick start option?

I dont think so, because it has tires like Indian version.

Thanks a ton sid1509!!

Folks did any of you notice the calipers make? It was Nissin in all the pics that we have seen till now, but the ones we see here are from BIBRE. Not that, I am complaining about (since these are quality stuffs, now owned by a Indian auto major)

wow, this bike looks meaty and is real drool maal for 1.8 L on road!! am lovin it!!!!

@bprags: Hey, where's this bike from? Thailand?
then how come it has the front number plate holder attached?

I guess Thailand.Not sure about the number plate thing.