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Re: The Indian Midlands - Bangalore to New Delhi Solo on my CBR250r
Some absolutely valid points... especially about its positioning in the Indian Market. Also the fact that Hondas the world over have a 'softie but extremely capable and reliable' image. Even their 1000rrs are considered softies when compared with the R1 etc... but somehow they still win races and championships. The riding position like you said is not at all as aggressive as an R15 or the GT250.
To be frank, i've too thought of booking an Orange 390 mainly because of the competitive price in which its introduced and I like the Duke build quality. But I get rather uncomfortable in a Naked at high speeds when the wind hits me... I prefer a profile which gave me an option to bend over and cut through the wind at speed, as well as kept me up straight at cruising speeds and somehow the CBR250r hit the spot square on the mark. I did a whole lot of calculative comparisons and urged mathematical decimals to help me make the decision to buy it, but once I started riding it, all those numbers and calculations went out of the window... from then on its only been how I feel on this thing and it makes me feel good and totally united when I ride... cant even fathom dumping it... if anything, I might buy another bike, but this 250r is for keeps and I'm gonna run it to its grave. Love it to bits
... done all sorts of fun n crazy things on it and its never failed me.
I'm 6ft1 and no part of my body feels cramped not even my legs... its extremely spacious for the rider and the seat I tell you, again I dont know what Honda do but their seats are a pure pleasure to sit on... Cant tell you how thankful my butt is these days.
These days parts are no more a problem, especially in large cities... I seem to find almost everything I need from the ASC these days, not much of an issue. I think parts and spares availability was an issue on the year this model was launched but Honda is has been working hard to expand service capacities and it seems like they usually have parts. Although I always carry spare cables, Spark Plug etc among other bits of essentials on a long ride.
Hope it helped in someway D... Really nice talking to you.
Cheers.
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Remember when riding a bicycle we'd jab the back brakes to create a sort of slide through... its that... I cant really explain it fully but that combined with engine braking sort of gives me this sliding control of it which I do while hard braking sometimes. Just a combination of things... the non-CBS lets me talk to my brakes more directly without interference basically and I love modulating braking feedback from from feel. Also I like the things you can do like the back wheel burn that with combined brakes become impossible.
Originally posted by DeVille
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WOW! That was quick, elaborate and insightful....you've even covered topics that I was about to ask you!
On paper, the Ceeber is perhaps the most versatile and capable 1-cylinder performance bike. But Honda's shoddy quality in the initial lots and poor A.S.S. screwed things up. Also it doesn't help that because of its positioning it has to please all and has to compete with twin-cylinder superlative bikes like the N250 and 300 on one side and the D200 at the other end. Hence people call it too much of a softie, less on character and more of a safe choice.
So it's been a while since I've heard an owner praise the Ceeber. As you may know, the Ownership Thread is littered with quite a few disgruntled riders who have faced all kinds of issues and have sold their bikes or traded them for orange nakeds
Have inserted my comments above. Just a couple of more things for my understanding- how tall are you? I guess the CBR is spacious enough for even 6 footers ...which gives added advantage of reaching the clipons without having to bend too far(Being one myself I just can't fit on bikes like the Duke)
Also what's your opinion on the general quality of the bike and parts?
Thank you and Cheers!
On paper, the Ceeber is perhaps the most versatile and capable 1-cylinder performance bike. But Honda's shoddy quality in the initial lots and poor A.S.S. screwed things up. Also it doesn't help that because of its positioning it has to please all and has to compete with twin-cylinder superlative bikes like the N250 and 300 on one side and the D200 at the other end. Hence people call it too much of a softie, less on character and more of a safe choice.
So it's been a while since I've heard an owner praise the Ceeber. As you may know, the Ownership Thread is littered with quite a few disgruntled riders who have faced all kinds of issues and have sold their bikes or traded them for orange nakeds
Have inserted my comments above. Just a couple of more things for my understanding- how tall are you? I guess the CBR is spacious enough for even 6 footers ...which gives added advantage of reaching the clipons without having to bend too far(Being one myself I just can't fit on bikes like the Duke)
Also what's your opinion on the general quality of the bike and parts?
Thank you and Cheers!
To be frank, i've too thought of booking an Orange 390 mainly because of the competitive price in which its introduced and I like the Duke build quality. But I get rather uncomfortable in a Naked at high speeds when the wind hits me... I prefer a profile which gave me an option to bend over and cut through the wind at speed, as well as kept me up straight at cruising speeds and somehow the CBR250r hit the spot square on the mark. I did a whole lot of calculative comparisons and urged mathematical decimals to help me make the decision to buy it, but once I started riding it, all those numbers and calculations went out of the window... from then on its only been how I feel on this thing and it makes me feel good and totally united when I ride... cant even fathom dumping it... if anything, I might buy another bike, but this 250r is for keeps and I'm gonna run it to its grave. Love it to bits
... done all sorts of fun n crazy things on it and its never failed me. I'm 6ft1 and no part of my body feels cramped not even my legs... its extremely spacious for the rider and the seat I tell you, again I dont know what Honda do but their seats are a pure pleasure to sit on... Cant tell you how thankful my butt is these days.
These days parts are no more a problem, especially in large cities... I seem to find almost everything I need from the ASC these days, not much of an issue. I think parts and spares availability was an issue on the year this model was launched but Honda is has been working hard to expand service capacities and it seems like they usually have parts. Although I always carry spare cables, Spark Plug etc among other bits of essentials on a long ride.
Hope it helped in someway D... Really nice talking to you.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by snehithpereira
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Dude, thts one helluva right up. I now picture you as a guy with a laptop in one hand and a six pack of red bull in another (well atleast when u are not on ur bike) 
so much frikkin energy, wow. But seriously helluva ride report, honestly beats the crap out of so many ownership reports out there.
I got a doubt, what did u mean when u said u enjoyed locking the wheels once in a while
? I get tht happening during panic breaking but why would you intentionally want to do it? Just a doubt 
so much frikkin energy, wow. But seriously helluva ride report, honestly beats the crap out of so many ownership reports out there.I got a doubt, what did u mean when u said u enjoyed locking the wheels once in a while
? I get tht happening during panic breaking but why would you intentionally want to do it? Just a doubt 
. I've even felt that the bike could be slightly more cramped... never the other way. You especially will love its ergonomics once both your hearts start beating together.
Basically just cant help getting smitten by how good riding feels on this... I mean for crying out loud... Its been close to 2 years of owning the ride and I still get excited about taking it out every bloody goddamn time... 
... get it to temp and let her purrrrr... Just love riding.
. Anyway, don't leave the ceeber out of the running if you're in for a sports tourer... No matter what whoever says because it really does what it should do with refined ease, fun and comfort. 
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