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**The Monk** · 08-04-2014, 04:30 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

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**whencut86** · 08-04-2014, 04:48 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Went to inquire about CBR250R. The showroom guy in one of the dealers in Chennai told me that the CBR250R is getting an update in 3-4 months. The new CBR250R was already launched in Indonesia. This is what the dealer mentioned. Since you are from Mandi, I am not too sure about quality of Honda dealers nearby. I doubt if Honda service will be good and doubt if you will find good dealers there or nearby. Spares availability should also be taken into consideration when buying. Why don't you consider a Hero Karizma or ZMR if Hero dealership and service centers are good in your town. Also if you are not too keen on faired bikes, you can consider the Duke200. I guess there is a KTM dealer in Mandi. Duke 200 is a good and reliable bike as well. Having said that, CBR250R is very reliable as well. But in worst cases or regular wear and tear of parts, will spares be available quickly in Mandi? That you need to find out and factor in before deciding to buy a bike. Do they have a CBR250R readily available now? If not then will take 3-4 months for new CBR250R

Honda Launches 2015 CBR250R In Indonesia - Overdrive

**Chandan92** · 08-04-2014, 05:24 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

In my case before finalising duke 390, my first choice was cbr 250 but all the three dealers in my city didn't have ABS model and only one standard model was available, according to them waiting period was almost two months.
So my point is check availability of spare parts, good service centre in your area before taking up any decisions whichever bike you go for

Ride safe

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**Jith_in** · 08-04-2014, 05:34 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Why can't you go for a new karizma zmr? Being a hero it have many advantages thousands of sc, easy availability of parts, better fuel efficiency and decent looks(according to me).

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**valkyrieX7** · 08-04-2014, 07:50 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

First thing, Honda CBR250R is a perfect companion for long rides... I have CBR250R and I ride 40km daily..
It's sports tourer....you can comfortably cruise at 120kmph...
About ABS: it is a very useful feature... It has saved my life multiple times... I'm from Chandigarh and have done many long rides to Himachal with ease..,
Since you want a comfortable ride, I won't recommend Dukes...
You may consider Pulsar 200NS (but it's not faired)
Or wait for sometime, Hero HX250, Pulsar 200SS (150SS too I guess), and few others are coming... Both faired bikes (since you like faired bikes)

There are no problems with CBR After Sales Service.... At least for me here in Chandigarh...

**hgps** · 08-04-2014, 09:20 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

I'd say go for CBR250R, primarily due to comfort. Buy the ABS variant, it totally worth the price difference.
IMO Repsol special edition ABS doesn't worth spending extra if you're not a fan of HRC, or their riders

It does look good though.

But due to your experience with AG honda, I think their A.S.S. would suck too. Try talking to some CBR250R owners in your city. You can also talk to the mechanics who service the bikes in honda service center. Most mechanics give honest opinions and issues with the bikes or spares availability.
You should also consider KTM D390 if you can compromise on the comfort.

**arnab.hawk** · 08-04-2014, 09:51 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

I expect HX250R to be launched not before mid 2015. CBR is no doubt a good bike but before owning one you need to have a clear idea about the SvCs nearby. Or its good if there is any good private svc or expert mechanic whom you can rely on. Apart from CBR, you could also have a look on R15.

**vikas007sharma** · 08-04-2014, 10:55 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Originally posted by whencut86 View Post

Went to inquire about CBR250R. The showroom guy in one of the dealers in Chennai told me that the CBR250R is getting an update in 3-4 months. The new CBR250R was already launched in Indonesia. This is what the dealer mentioned. Since you are from Mandi, I am not too sure about quality of Honda dealers nearby. I doubt if Honda service will be good and doubt if you will find good dealers there or nearby. Spares availability should also be taken into consideration when buying. Why don't you consider a Hero Karizma or ZMR if Hero dealership and service centers are good in your town. Also if you are not too keen on faired bikes, you can consider the Duke200. I guess there is a KTM dealer in Mandi. Duke 200 is a good and reliable bike as well. Having said that, CBR250R is very reliable as well. But in worst cases or regular wear and tear of parts, will spares be available quickly in Mandi? That you need to find out and factor in before deciding to buy a bike. Do they have a CBR250R readily available now? If not then will take 3-4 months for new CBR250R

Honda Launches 2015 CBR250R In Indonesia - Overdrive

I'm aware of the Indonesian launch but I didn't like the dual headlamp at lease on web. Also a bit more power is not much worthy for me.
I like the current CBR 250R. I don't like the Karizma or ZMR, yes the one with fake projector lamp. :P Apart from joke, I look forward to HX250, incase it comes this year around festive season.

Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post

In my case before finalising duke 390, my first choice was cbr 250 but all the three dealers in my city didn't have ABS model and only one standard model was available, according to them waiting period was almost two months.
So my point is check availability of spare parts, good service centre in your area before taking up any decisions whichever bike you go for

Ride safe

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Thanks Buddy, sure will keep in mind the above mentioned points & decide after that only.

Originally posted by Jith_in View Post

Why can't you go for a new karizma zmr? Being a hero it have many advantages thousands of sc, easy availability of parts, better fuel efficiency and decent looks(according to me).

Tapatalked from my Canvas A76

I don't like the Hero. As it looks very thin to me. Though it has many advantages but I never felt the love for Hero bike which I felt for CBR 250R.

Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post

First thing, Honda CBR250R is a perfect companion for long rides... I have CBR250R and I ride 40km daily..
It's sports tourer....you can comfortably cruise at 120kmph...
About ABS: it is a very useful feature... It has saved my life multiple times... I'm from Chandigarh and have done many long rides to Himachal with ease..,
Since you want a comfortable ride, I won't recommend Dukes...
You may consider Pulsar 200NS (but it's not faired)
Or wait for sometime, Hero HX250, Pulsar 200SS (150SS too I guess), and few others are coming... Both faired bikes (since you like faired bikes)

There are no problems with CBR After Sales Service.... At least for me here in Chandigarh...

Sir, Your & theIronHorse posts played important role in deciding the bike. I have gone through almost all your posts.
Also, Sir can you throw some light on Maintenance of bike as compared to Hero & bajaj bikes. I asked for Hero & Bajaj because I have little idea of their maintenance cost.

Originally posted by hgps View Post

I'd say go for CBR250R, primarily due to comfort. Buy the ABS variant, it totally worth the price difference.
IMO Repsol special edition ABS doesn't worth spending extra if you're not a fan of HRC, or their riders

It does look good though.

But your experience with AG honda, I think their A.S.S. would suck too. Try finding and talking to some CBR250R owners in your city. You can also talk to the mechanics who service the bikes in honda service center. Most mechanics give honest opinions and issues with the bikes or spares availability.
You should also consider KTM D390 if you can compromise on the comfort.

Yes, I'm looking for CBR 250R owners in town. Also can you tell me that does Repsol looks bore or Is it prone to scratches?
As I have seen people taking attractive colors like RED, Black or Blue which looks good for few days but after that you get bore & are prone to scratches. No compromise with comfort. So KTM not in race. Though if they launch RC200 near festive season I might shift to that. But I doubt its launch.

**whencut86** · 08-04-2014, 11:53 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Originally posted by vikas007sharma View Post

I'm aware of the Indonesian launch but I didn't like the dual headlamp at lease on web. Also a bit more power is not much worthy for me.
I like the current CBR 250R. I don't like the Karizma or ZMR, yes the one with fake projector lamp. :P Apart from joke, I look forward to HX250, incase it comes this year around festive season.

Thanks Buddy, sure will keep in mind the above mentioned points & decide after that only.

I don't like the Hero. As it looks very thin to me. Though it has many advantages but I never felt the love for Hero bike which I felt for CBR 250R.

Sir, Your & theIronHorse posts played important role in deciding the bike. I have gone through almost all your posts.
Also, Sir can you throw some light on Maintenance of bike as compared to Hero & bajaj bikes. I asked for Hero & Bajaj because I have little idea of their maintenance cost.

Yes, I'm looking for CBR 250R owners in town. Also can you tell me that does Repsol looks bore or Is it prone to scratches?
As I have seen people taking attractive colors like RED, Black or Blue which looks good for few days but after that you get bore & are prone to scratches. No compromise with comfort. So KTM not in race. Though if they launch RC200 near festive season I might shift to that. But I doubt its launch.

Come join the club :-( I want to buy the current CBR250R ABS version. Not available in any showroom in Chennai. Waiting period of 3-4 months and that is for new CBR250R. Personally I don't like the split headlamps and the exhaust. But the exhaust makes it 6 kgs lesser. RC200 I doubt they will launch it since Bajaj will launch SS200 and RC200 might hit SS200 sales. Bajaj will launch RC390 and from test drive pics and scoops and posts in other forums it has a more forward leaning position than R15. Which means comfort will go for a toss. CBR250R you can buy if you have good service centers in you city/town. Else you need to think about it. It's mind over heart or heart over mind. But getting spares for CBR250R is tough. Go to dealers and talk to owners directly about availability of basic parts, replaceable parts and other parts which need to be changed during service. If they have basic parts its good else no point buying a bike and waiting for parts to arrive for each service. Else you have no option but to either choose from Hero or Bajaj. Duke 200 can be an option if you travel in good/decent roads and no off-roading involved. Else you can look at Pulsar 220 or 200NS. If you can wait till Diwali, you can see if Pulsar SS200 is launched. I can understand the love for CBR250R since we are sailing in the same boat. But we need to think practically as well.

**arjunb25** · 08-05-2014, 12:40 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Hi as I have already told you that the SVC anywhere gives a real tough time to the customers as I have personally witnessed many incidents when I was ridding my unicorn.
I have told you this too that a dealer who became my very dear friend I used to sit there very often and I have seen people conning and abusing that there bike is in the workshop since 2 months 3 months because of non availability of spares and yes if there is a issue in the engine the SVC is not allowed to touch this you can send and email to HMSI and enquire about this.
More over I have lost my full trust on them they are just putting there heart and soul in there scooters now they are least bother for the bike customers.
If you go to the dealer buddy he has to do his sales why on earth he will tell you the real truth rather he will say that the spares are easily available you buy no problem you will not have difficulty ones you buy the bike when they have received the payment they change there attitude towards you so fast its like bakra phasa.
Buddy at the end of the day its your hard earned money its your decision.

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**rohitj** · 08-05-2014, 01:03 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Due to the same attitude of them I bought duke 200 and m really happy with my decision...me from sunder nagar.

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**hgps** · 08-05-2014, 02:13 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Originally posted by vikas007sharma View Post

Yes, I'm looking for CBR 250R owners in town. Also can you tell me that does Repsol looks bore or Is it prone to scratches?
As I have seen people taking attractive colors like RED, Black or Blue which looks good for few days but after that you get bore & are prone to scratches. No compromise with comfort. So KTM not in race. Though if they launch RC200 near festive season I might shift to that. But I doubt its launch.

Repsol looks very attractive IMO. Actually I had never cared for honda or CBR250R before. Only when i saw a Repsol CBR250R in local showroom, I started to like CBR250R, honda and HRC.

Not sure about scratches in repsol, but i think scratches wouldn't be as visible as they are in black colour.

**vikas007sharma** · 08-05-2014, 09:04 PM

Re: Confused for CBR 250R

Originally posted by arjunb25 View Post

Hi as I have already told you that the SVC anywhere gives a real tough time to the customers as I have personally witnessed many incidents when I was ridding my unicorn....................................its your decision.

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Yes Sir your comments are in mind.

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Originally posted by rohitj View Post

Due to the same attitude of them I bought duke 200 and m really happy with my decision...me from sunder nagar.

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Oh nice decision. Do write to Honda & tell them about this. But I can't move to KTM, as my priority is comfort.

Hey do you know any CBR 250R owner here in Mandi?

**valkyrieX7** · 08-05-2014, 10:33 PM

Confused for CBR 250R

I'm glad that my posts proved useful to you...
About the after sales service:
It's costlier than Hero/ Bajaj...
Not all service centers service CBR... Inquire about this to the dealer...
Parts are costlier but not so much that you should reject CBR on that... Since it has some advanced technologies, there are costlier spares.. Oil is fully synthetic hence costlier.... Chain is oil free, carbon coating is done... Brake pads are costlier for ABS version...
My CBR has not yet required any major repairs since I brought her...
All that she requires is timely service and proper care... She will keep you happy

It's like having a pretty hot girlfriend, costs are more, but happiness is much higher

If you are concerned about service, go to the Honda service center, try to find a CBR owner there, ask him/ her about the service...
Here I get my bike serviced at Platinum Honda... The engineer is friendly and listens to the problems... Even let's me be with my bike while servicing

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