Any source for that? Never seen that being mentioned anywhere before.

I believe it kicks in after 10kmph.. 60kmph is too much

Source Please

There is a light given for that.. It will remain On till 10kmph (6 mph).. the function of that light is when ABS is not functioning it will be On. So as per the user manual if the light is On even above 10kmph (which means ABS is not functioning) then we have to take it to SVC immediately.

Coming from a owner, must be a credible info...

@TS: CBR should fit your bill perfectly, R15 may feel underpowered on a longer ownership tenor considering you wont get a prominent upgrade in power for a long time... ABS or not is upto your finances but i personally feel safety comes with a price so why comprimise if its available. The extra 30K will save you big time than the first 150K you spend for buying the machine. Yami is no doubt a great bike but this should have been at least a 20+ bhp bike at this V2 upgrade.

Edit: I heard Honda is recalling the earlier lot of 250s to address the rusting and paint quality issue.. So they are getting there w.r.t. ASS.

I went to Haiku Honda, Domulur (BLR) for a test ride and the salesperson told me this. I was just as surprised.

may be he meant to say that C-ABS is not used to its potential below speeds of 60kmph..

I hope so too man. Because I loved the bike. Pulls like anything. But then the build is still slightly compromised. I could spot rust on its handlebar bolts.
Anyway, its an awesome bike for that price nonetheless.

Thanks dude for your suggestion.
Though Duke is a awesome bike, I already fell for these faired beuties.

You are right bro, If at all I am buying CBR, it will be C-ABS one.

The bike I test rode, didn't have any of these problem. Will check that again, dude. Thanks

Now they have started replacing rusted parts honda-recalls-batch-cbr250r-potential-manufacturing-issues-rusting-improper-welds-52751/. So i think they would have taken care of these problems in the new lots. Hope you won't have these problems anymore.

30k extra you will be spending is really worth it, especially in a country like ours.

Why on earth they made this Duke200!!

I am gonna wait for it's launch

Hmm lots of these types of questions arising nowadays, heres my perspective on each ride.

Theres a reason many people dont find the R15 ride appealing and thats coz its built for a specific kind of rider and meant to be ridden a certain way. Its a thoroughbred. Yes its roots are in racing, but i see far too many references to R15 being a full on race bike, not meant for street etc etc, i think its important to clear some of those misconceptions. The average joe especially in a country like India is not used to sporty riding positions, so they are uncomfortable on a sports bike with issues like wrist pain etc. These of course wouldnt be an issue for one who knows that on a sports bike you use your knees and core to hold your body up on the bike, you dont put weight on the wrists. These are basics of riding any sports bike and in other countries people go to riding schools to learn these things and unlearn typical mistakes. So when you decide on a bike like the R15 you have to ask yourself what kind of rider are you? If your decision is based on looks then thats a different matter entirely and i wont comment on that in this post.

Sport bikes also make power high up in the rpm range, the r15 is no different. If you want to have fun on the r15 you ride it between 7k-10k rpm, you can look at some of my videos on my youtube channel if you like for reference on how a r15 should be ridden. Ridden right its pretty fast. Sport bikes have stiffer suspension, which dont make them ideal for touring. Again, this goes back to the original question, what kind of rider are you? if you're one you prefers a plush ride, the ability to glide over undulations in the road and lazy roll on's with power on tap at low rpms, then R15 is not the bike for you. This doesnt mean you cant tour on the R15, you most certianly can and stiff suspension doesnt mean uncomfortable, its just stiff enough to keep the bike rock stable in corners but not overly stiff at all like a full on race bike might be. As a result, handling on the R15 is ultra precise and sharp, a tourer like the CBR with its plush suspension and ultra wide tire profile is lazy and sluggish in comparison. If you like to rip fast through twisties, the CBR is not the bike for you. In my opinion Honda was smart, the CBR 250 was designed for the masses. The average joe. A bike a regular guy can just jump on and be comfortable with. Its easy to ride, with power concentrated in the mid-rpm range and perfectly accessible to riders of all skillsets. It has the extra CC's which are always welcome and more power as a result. At the end of the day its a bike that does a bit of everthing but nothing particularly well. A jack of all, and master of none. The R15 on the other hand is a master of what it does albeit missing a few cubes, but what it lacks in CC it almost makes up for in pure high rpm screaming nirvana.

Know yourself and what kind of rider you are or aspire to be before you decide between these 2 machines, they're like apples and oranges.

Ridden right, its fast in all conditions

PS: I'm 6ft tall

Stock R15 on the track

Stock Yamaha R15 - Flying Lap, Kari Motor Speedway - YouTube

Stock R15 on the road

Yamaha R15 - Afternoon Ring Road Ride (HD) - YouTube

For your budget you can get a fairly good condition RD and then fit it with Disc on the front.You will be sorted for life(If you don,t mind fuel costs that is)

You make me want to ride an RD man. I've heard a LOT about the bike and how amazing it is. I've spotted those bikes on the streets and they sound exotic. Would actually LOVE to ride one.