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**chicane1879** · 04-20-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

@Chicane1879:Hey hello Swagath! You buying a CBR250R? Never knew you were on XBHP!

Really?

I am in and around the X from past 5 and a half years, man!!

Nops, not yet booked the CBR but yes i am keeping my eyes on it. Btw, did you say it sounded scooterish..Ouch, that hurt!!

**nitrosatya** · 04-20-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Really?

I am in and around the X from past 5 and a half years, man!!

Nops, not yet booked the CBR but yes i am keeping my eyes on it. Btw, did you say it sounded scooterish..Ouch, that hurt!!

And the exhaust looks scooterish not sounds scooterish!

Sorry for the Off topic posts everybody!

**sudeepnbr** · 04-20-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

It was very short time spent with the bike. The first impression is that of a VFR1200! Something big [and high] in shape standing out in a crowd. The finish is good. The best view is the rear 3/4th. When i saw the front dead on, it looks smaller than the Ninja. Smaller frontal area than the Ninja and R15. The tank rises up smartly from the headstock. Nice tailpiece also. The tyre makes the bike look beefy. The stance as i said earlier is higher than the litre bikes. Where superbikes look as if laying themselves down on the front wheel, this feels as if rising in the front,unlike the Ninja. The front tyre is also quite big and proportionate.

The power delivery is linear. Where the Ninja felt rev hungry this was eager to lunge forward. I think this is tall geared. On the Ninja you have to rev the hell out before it gives THE punch. This gives it well below. Did not notice the rpm. Also the torque band is broader. Also did not notice the handling as it was very short one. One thing I felt was that it is not as smooth as an Unicorn

The seating is not at all aggressive as the bigger sportsbikes. Though not upright like my 220.

After the ride i was ripping my 220 and thought,"why the hell is this not running" My 220 felt underpowered instantly!

I hope to get a bigger test ride soon. Will keep you guys updated.

Thanks for the short ride report Satya. Waiting for the bigger test ride report now.

Originally posted by sumantg View Post

Hi All,

This is my first post in this thread. I have booked mine on April 6th, 2011 at Bangalore Haiku Honda Airport Road.

Booking No : 62
Color - Red or Silver with ABS.

Like you all, i was waiting for this beauty. I dream it every day

Any one has info when will I get mine?

I have Hero Honda CBZ (2001 model) currently and waited so long for sports bike from Honda.

Welcome to xBhp and congrats on your booking.
Do update your details in the form quoted in my signature (Ignore this if already done).

**arjun0070** · 04-20-2011, 11:56 PM

is der anybody in the forum who has booked from pilot honda mumbai??

**vipin_s** · 04-21-2011, 12:12 AM

First ride report on www.overdrive.in !! Impressive !!

When we rode the Honda CBR250R in Thailand, the motorcycle impressed us every little bit. The quarter-litre sportbike with its attractive starting price of Rs1.5 lakh even went on to receive more than 4000 bookings across India. The motorcycle will however hit our roads only in May. We were lucky to ride the motorcycle over 300kms from Mumbai to Pune via Alibag.Once the light clutch is released in first gear, the front wheel literally gets up in the air. The first gear takes the motorcycle all the way to 50kmph while the bike maxes out at 79kmph in second gear. The oversquare engine is rev happy and gets loud at higher engine speeds. 100kmph comes up quickly in third gear while the engine displays very little vibes even while redlining. Mid-range is strong and pulls smoothly. Overtaking is effortless but requires one to drop down gears.

I managed to touch an impressive indicated speed of 150kmph in fifth gear and could have clocked slightly more but one requires a long stretch to extract most out of the engine. The engine can however cruise easily at 125kmphthe bike is a slick handler and is very flickable due to its light weight. The bike is slightly soft when pushed hard but is plush and compliant while cruising and riding in town. In city speeds, the bike is nimble and is effortless to ride through traffic. Making it seem like a smaller bike. The CBR250R is the perfect bike for long distance riding, town use or a track daywe recorded a 32.5kmpl overall figure even after riding at higher speeds in the highway. However, we will have to test the bike for or a more concrete highway and city fuel economy figure. The CBR250R is the motorcycle that is ideal for India in terms of pricing, design and performance. The bike has triggered the beginning of a new segment in the Indian motorcycling two-wheeler market. For a full road test, look out for the June issue of OVERDRIVE.

**pp180** · 04-21-2011, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by Janesh.J View Post

Good to see someone from Baroda on the forum. I guess the back light is blue (as seen in most pictures & videos).

I am from vadodara too, not yet booked, want to see it in flesh before booking one.

Book it man why are you waiting , I guess no body is aware about HONDA policy , They will return full booking amount in case booking is cancelled.No cancellation charges.

I almost booked CBR250 in Jan but stepped away as I was looking for a more powerful bike .I sold my 220 two months back and now finalizing between GT650R and ST7.

Book it Man even if you are not planning to buy it . Just get a feeling of booking a CBR250

**vkuchhal** · 04-21-2011, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by vipin_s View Post

For a full road test, look out for the June issue of OVERDRIVE.

Nice Review done by overdrive..

**jerk** · 04-21-2011, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by vipin_s View Post

When we rode the Honda CBR250R in Thailand, the motorcycle impressed us every little bit. The quarter-litre sportbike with its attractive starting price of Rs1.5 lakh even went on to receive more than 4000 bookings across India. The motorcycle will however hit our roads only in May. We were lucky to ride the motorcycle over 300kms from Mumbai to Pune via Alibag.Once the light clutch is released in first gear, the front wheel literally gets up in the air. The first gear takes the motorcycle all the way to 50kmph while the bike maxes out at 79kmph in second gear. The oversquare engine is rev happy and gets loud at higher engine speeds. 100kmph comes up quickly in third gear while the engine displays very little vibes even while redlining. Mid-range is strong and pulls smoothly. Overtaking is effortless but requires one to drop down gears.

I managed to touch an impressive indicated speed of 150kmph in fifth gear and could have clocked slightly more but one requires a long stretch to extract most out of the engine. The engine can however cruise easily at 125kmphthe bike is a slick handler and is very flickable due to its light weight. The bike is slightly soft when pushed hard but is plush and compliant while cruising and riding in town. In city speeds, the bike is nimble and is effortless to ride through traffic. Making it seem like a smaller bike. The CBR250R is the perfect bike for long distance riding, town use or a track daywe recorded a 32.5kmpl overall figure even after riding at higher speeds in the highway. However, we will have to test the bike for or a more concrete highway and city fuel economy figure. The CBR250R is the motorcycle that is ideal for India in terms of pricing, design and performance. The bike has triggered the beginning of a new segment in the Indian motorcycling two-wheeler market. For a full road test, look out for the June issue of OVERDRIVE.

Thanks a ton mate. Just the review we all were hoping for \m/

**myg124** · 04-21-2011, 01:17 AM

So the blokes on the CBRs spotted by our fellow xbhpian were the Overdrive people.

**gandalf** · 04-21-2011, 02:07 AM

Just checked with the Malad, Mumbai dealership. Test rides are supposedly starting from last week of April and deliveries starting in first week of May. I might be picking up a friend's booking who's higher up the order but can't buy it immediately.

**deepakmishra3003** · 04-21-2011, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by pp180 View Post

Book it man why are you waiting , I guess no body is aware about HONDA policy , They will return full booking amount in case booking is cancelled.No cancellation charges.

I almost booked CBR250 in Jan but stepped away as I was looking for a more powerful bike .I sold my 220 two months back and now finalizing between GT650R and ST7.

Book it Man even if you are not planning to buy it . Just get a feeling of booking a CBR250

hi dude.........i have booked in c.r.honda and also in downtown honda......apple honda dint give me that much co operation so i deal with only two dealers........in downtown my booking is 23rd but i have some sources so i m expecting from that.......anyhow i just want that bike as soon as.......

**Krishna Ragunathan** · 04-21-2011, 05:19 AM

She's got me smitten, got me fantasizing......

She's here, finally here, oh I'm so Happy, oh I'm so damn Happy, you look so beautiful, oh you're so beautiful, oh I Love you so much, you're just incredible, I've waited for you so long, but it's all worth every second I had to wait for you, can't wait to kiss you, can't wait to hit the highway with you with the cool summer morning breeze hitting our faces, you've made my day............... I'll visit you everyday until I finally get to take you home........

**aargee** · 04-21-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

It was very short time spent... My 220 felt underpowered instantly!

I get a feeling that its a pure VFM power motorcycle and touches all the walk of ride, a little from sport bike to a little of power, but, tell me frankly, does it certainly fall under sports bike category?

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

I hope to get a bigger test ride soon. Will keep you guys updated.

Am looking forward to hear on that

Thanks Satya & nice review.

**xxbomb** · 04-21-2011, 06:48 AM

^^dun wan register there..can ya upload the doc here/filehosting pls? .

**sreehari_r1** · 04-21-2011, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by saikamaldoss

Here is a review posted in another forum by a member :massimo

the results of what everybody has been waiting for is in. MCN's 7 page head to head. Released today, the PDF is available here:

You'll need to register first though.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attac...4&d=1303301809

Just glancing quickly as I'm in a rush. Ninja showed 107mph and the CBR 102mph.

REAL times were:

CBR: 94.2
Ninja: 97.4

I'm afraid the Honda whooped the Kawa in the 0-60mph.

CBR: 8.73
Ninja: 10.18

1/4 mile and it had nearly caught up, but being a bit anemic it couldn't catch the CBR.

CBR: 16.63
Ninja: 16.93

From 20-70 in 4th. Ninja takes it:

CBR: 14.68
Ninja: 13.78

Roll on from 30-80, CBR is back showing it how it should be done:

CBR: 26.42
Ninja: 27.79

Haven't read the full thing yet, but certainly worth a download.

And also was replayed by another member

This is a better reading:

..................................Honda.............Kawasaki
Top Speed..................94,2MPH.........97,4MPH (advantage +3%)
0-60...........................8,76s..............10 ,18s (advantage +14%)
Standing 1/4 mile........16,63s............16,93s (advantage +2%)
4th 20-70....................14,68s............13,78s (advantage +6%)
6th 30-80....................26,42s.............27,79s (advantage +5%)

Hope u guys will enjoy this

Try to understand that MCN compared a carb version (US version) of Ninja which gives only 26bhp. Why the CBR v/s Ninja comparison again??

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Honda CBR250R Launched in India at 1.43 ex showroom Delhi

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