Honda CBR250r ABS July 2011.mpg
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Video shows a walk around of a 2011 Honda CBR250r ABS and a helmet camera ride around Roswell, Georgia. This bike replaces my Yamaha Star 250 2008. More on the bike to follow in future videos.
Honda just keeps reinventing itself year after year. Just a beautiful machine, a work of art.
Thank you for posting this series on the CBR250R; I keep coming back to getting a commuter bike and this one seems to fit all the requirements...your videos really get past my imagination and help with real world experience on the bike. -John
I went over to the Honda dealer off of 316 during my lunch break this weekend and got the chance to sit on this bike and I think I already fell in love with it and I haven't even had the opportunity to start it up and ride it yet. I'm just worried I'll regret the 250cc decision down the road if I did buy it, but I loved the video. Congrats on the new bike, it looks amazing
Yes, perfect. It's easy to ride and is easy to maintain. I've read that the motorcycle training entity, MSF, is looking at this bike as its training motorcycle. With fuel injection, it starts easy when cold with no choke.
It's just such a balanced and easy to ride bike, I'd strongly recommended as a first bike.
Thanks for letting me know of the issue on the other video. Long day on that video! Really appreciated.
Dropping the Honda would be expensive--think about it often!
Thanks for the video. I'll be taking the PAMSP this summer and I've been looking strongly at the CBR250R as my first bike. I have a 30min commute from the city to the suburbs and I need something that is easy to learn on, gets good MPG, and is reliable. The more videos I see on this bike the more I like it.
I don't know why but I'm in love with this little bike!I have a 2008 Tenere 660,a really great bike but I took a CBR 250 for a ride and suddenly I was 16years old again!It rides great,the brakes are amazing and it's quite fast!I got the feeling that in the mountain roads it can bury a lot of bigger bikes,it corners like a fly!Never thought I would have the urge to swap a 660 for a 250...Great video by the way!
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for posting. I've been thinking about buying one of these and now I'm more anxious than ever to get on it. Hope to see your mountain footage!
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. I enjoyed the entire video and the commentary.
Gavvy is a poet. What a way with words
I bought my CBR250R last year and if you are looking for some luggage carrying capability check out the motocentric saddle bags and tail bag. I have the full set and they fit perfect and stay on confidently. I love this bike.
The bike has good low-end torque. It will gain speed well from 65 to 70+ on the expressway when needed, but the key is to shift from 6th to 5th when you really need to pull away. That is just instinct after a while, but 6th is like overdrive and 5th has more pull away power. I was running at 78 this past weekend, and the bike was at 8500 rpm or so and not straining. You just have to get used to the sound of the engine and rely on the tach to gauge what is ok and what is too much. Take it easy.
@bkp100 After 7 months, I can say that this bike is excellent. It handles so well that I can't point to anything to watch out for. The six speed transmission is excellent. The fuel injection is great because in the cold there's no choke, etc. Fuel economy is as promised. I get the maintenance done on time, which I'm sure you would do I clean and lube the chain often. -- I'll be looking for a new black CBR 250 in the mountains this spring! Have fun..be safe.
that is one nice looking bike i can not wait until when i get mine and i will be like riding it to work
Sorry to hear about financing. That video was recorded on a cheap Sony HandiCam. My video is recorded on Canon 5D Mark III, a great camera. Sound is on a Tascam handheld. On helmet camera is a Drift, which has a mic input.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jaydubatl John, thanks for watching. The CBR would be a good commuter because it's very easy to ride and gets good milage. The options would be the standard models offered by Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. On a standard model, you sit straight up with legs straight down. With the CBR, you sit tilted a little forward with legs back. A standard model is a great first bike, but the CBR is excellent too and a lot of fun.
Great vid mate. Well presented. I can see you like your new CBR...I just got one too here in Brisbane Aus. Tri-Colour model.
@rachaconda
Thanks for the kinds words. The bike is great fun, and I look forward to showing more of it from the Georgia mountains, etc. soon.
@LollyDramaLlama My opinion is that the 2011 CBR 250 would not be damaged riding it at a reasonable speed (65 to 70) all day given the six speed transmission and water cooled engine.However, I agree that a 250cc is not perfect for all day riding on the highway and that a 600cc or larger would be much better. The CRB was designed for commuting and side road riding. My expressway time to the mountains is about an hour each way, but I run the bike hard all day and it does fine.Thanks for watching.
Good choice brother,, just picked one up myself and love it
@Goliath1886 Thanks! I appreciate the positive comments. Look forward to posting some mountain riding soon, The bike is really fun in the corners, and I'm getting a good feel for how it performs. A camera is a distraction, but the next ride will be taped.
Mate..I'm 5'6/5'7 and I've owned a CBR 600RR, GSXR 750, GSXR 1000 and now a Blade. All of these bike are around 32 inches in seat height. I can more or less touch both feet flat on the floor (one is flat, the other is about 80% flat).
You should never have both feet on the ground anyway. When stationary, your right foot should always be on the rear brake (safety - to prevent you from being knocked from behind onto oncomming traffic).
Get your bike and enjoy. Don't worry about it
@107Merc Thanks for watching! Appreciate the positive comment. Hope all is well down-under!
Just got my 250R today, only 30 miles so far. I like it, I also have a 750 Shadow that I have put over 36,000 miles on. So I'm not a new rider, I just wanted a toy to flick around on the mountains in NC, SC and GA. I'm sure you have ridden up there as well. I don't need to go 150MPH I want to hit tight curves at 30MPH hard and I think this a good bike for that.
@firefighter5278 Your comments are really interesting to me because you've riden a larger bike, and I've have not. For me, it the perfect bike right now. It's been a blast.
Thanks for watching.
My guess is no based on my experience. I'm nearly 5 8" and can get my feet flat on the cbr250 but have issues on dual sport bikes. You might inquire whether the bike can be lowered with a kit. Consider the BMW g650gs because the seat height is 32.5 inches. The counter argument that I get is that the BMWs are expensive, but the gs is at an entry price and a used on is an option. I checked the routine service charges, and they were not higher than for my Honda. The GS seems a good choice. Best.
2:28 The way you say 250 made me lol :D
Can't wait till i get my motorcycle license.
@poisedonis That's cool. Like I said in the video, these bikes are really hard to find in Atlanta, so it was great to find this one. It's been an incredible amount of fun so far.
@xRawrItsIan It's an easy bike to ride and is intended to be a starter bike. Riding in wind is something that you'll just have to get used to. At first, it's scary on any bike. I'm used to it now. I usually buy gas when I need two gallons, so about $7 to $8 bucks. Bike is made to corner and does it well. As to downsides, I would make sure you like the riding position compared to a standard bike.
@xRawrItsIan The gearbox doesn't shift into first from neutral if you clutch in all the way while stopped. Let the clutch grab ever so slightly if you need to get to first from neutral. It's not a big deal once you know that.
Since it's a light bike, it can get pushed around. Practice riding in the wind.
The buttons on the instrument panel were difficult to push. They go moosh.
The stock tail lamp and license plate assembly looked ugly. I've replaced it with a Yoshimura Fender Eliminator.
It will be hard to find a used one because the bike has only been available in the US since last summer or so. When I bought mine in July of '11 they were hard to find new. Now, they're more available on the showroom floor. In short, most buyers will not have even owned this bike a year.
@jstfubar Thanks for watching. Won't argue with your concern. A little more power would be nice.
@11:18 - A perfect example of people not looking out for motorcycles.
@92carney I ride the bike on the expressway a lot and do not feel vibration at high speeds. The top speed is around 90. I consider about 85 to be top speed as a practical matter. My average expressway speed is 70 or so. There is still torque and speed to pass at that speed even if it means a down shift from 6th to 5th in some situations like and uphill pass. Again, I spend about an hour on the expressway on most rides to the mountains and have always felt that I had enough speed to be safe.
damn.... i used to live in roswell.... miss them streets....
great video! the bike sounds quite quiet, hopefully it really is so.
You said right about the ABS version, that some people (me) are looking for ABS in specs when buying. That's main reason I am almost certainly getting Honda, not Kawasaki, although I like Kawasaki.
great video, post some more
@nikhil18d The best answer I can give is that each country must have its own laws on this issue. In the US, the turn lights are on in the front and off in the back. I have not modified the bike in any way.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
The fuelling also gets much richer past 7000 rpm to keep the cylinder cool and produce more power. That might partly explain the change in engine note. It's nothing to worry about though. Fuel economy will still be good, but not incredible. :)
Thanks for making this video!
I really consider this bike, but I am a bit afraid that it will be a bit underpowered when using it on the highway..
Enjoy!
that cool sound is the abs brake system
At your height, I think the CBR 250 would be kind of cramped, but tall riders have disagreed with me in the past. I would go with something like NC700.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@poet79ful I wound, unfortunately, have to say no. The reason is that it's just best riden in one to two hour "bursts" and not for long periods. The riding position is a slight lean forward (It may not feel "slight" at first), and that puts some weight on your hands making them sore. As much as I love this bike, it would not be my choice for a long ride across country. I'd want something like a BMW G650G, etc. I'd not pick anything in a sports design just because of riding position.
No, I'd say that sitting upright on the VStar is more comfortable than the CBR 250. On the CRB you lean forward a bit and it tends to put pressure on the hands and wrists and generally the bike is more tiring to ride than the VStar. On any sports bike, you have to try and learn to take the pressure off your hands and support yourself with your abs. For the longer street ride, the VStar is more comfortable. For cornering in the mountains, the CBR is more fun given the riding position.
@devvongreen Thank you for watching and the positive comment!
@Gabbos It was not a ding against the v-star at all. I can now say that it's engine is excellent because the v-twin is smooth and gains speed with ease. I just wanted to try a different style of riding, and the Honda was a chance to get in to a new bike at a great price. The bike is fun but there's one more type of bike I'd like to try, which is an adventure bike like a BMW g650gs. So, really I think it was to get try a new riding style to see what it would be like.
@LTF85199 i do. On all of my rides to the mountains, I spend the first hour on the expressway. My speed varies from 65 to 70 mostly, but the bike will accelerate in 6th gear to 75+. So, without really wanting to unduly influence your decision on this bike versus another, the answer I'd give is that this bike is fine on the expressway. If your goal is pure speed on the expressway (85+), I'd say get a bigger bike. I can see where some would want more power for that kind of riding.
i just bought this bike today total cost me about 6,000 :/ for helmet and insurance and all but i love the bike its amazing so smooth
@GoliathGunner Based on my experience (5'7"/180lbs), I'd say that yo'd want a bike that's a little bigger. There are some great used bikes out there in a similar price range that I think would serve you better.
Thanks for watching!
No worries. I've only been riding two years and set up this page for new riders.
To be honest, and others are free to argue, I would look for a bigger bike if I were you're height. Tall riders have said they are comfortable on this bike, but I am much shorter than you, I and don't see being on this bike at your height. I'd look for a used Yamaha FZR6. I has a mechanic tell me the quality is excellent. He said the engine is bullet proof. Please watch for my new video today.
@FrostyKonijo I sent you a reply a while back, but I want to post one here too. As I said in my email to you, I can see the concern with a 250cc bike, I've not pushed the bike to the max, but I can see where some would want a larger engine. I've read that the bike will hit 90mph or so, but I've just not pushed it that hard yet. For me, the weight, height and balance of the bike are perfect, and you can really feel the speed--it's a blast.
Yes you would be able to touch the ground. Im 14 5 foot 8 and currently ride a KX85 that has a seat height of 33 inches and I can touch flat footed easily. Hope this helps
I am looking at purchasing one of these this coming spring. How do they hold up on the highways? Do they have any high frequency vibrations? I have heard that they top out around 90mph, does it have enough top end torque to comfortably pass at higher speeds?
Thanks! Great video
A fantastic video, thank you very much.
@undeadtron abs is anti-lock brakes--computer controlled brakes to prevent locked-up brakes. Thanks for visiting my channel.
Good video, thanks buddy, enjoyed it!
Bike has 4000 miles on it and runs great. It may have sounded different, but the revs were not high.
high pitch when he says "... on my new honda cbr two fifty (high pitch)" 02:29 lol
Ha...you are riding on Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs...you pasted my house lol, you probably got your bike from the Macon area!!
nice, i think when I'm old enough I'm gonna get a honda.... right now i have a klx 110L dirt bike
I'm kinda looking to get this bike as my first bike. I heard it's a good bike for newbies. Just had a few questions. How does the bike hold up during some wind, how much can you fill up the tank for and how many miles does it usually last. I heard it's lightweight so it should be good on turns im guessing. Are there any downfalls with the bike? Like something you really dont like.
@cagednm69 You're right. There's another 250. I've not seen the bike in person, but I've read about the bike,
How confident do you feel on the express ways now? I have a lot of 75mph highways around my house, think this bike can handle it well?
Nice review brother
They are selling out fast in Calgary too,, abs version flew out the store
@hgl1001 Thanks for that valuable response, I feel a lot more confident about purchasing this bike now . I don't plan on doing too much highway riding. mostly just for fun, city riding .. let me ask you another thing.. how does it accelerate at 70 mph if you want to get away from a dangerous motorist or someone trying to intimidate/tailgate you, can you pick up +10mph quickly?
Yes, it's water cooled. Runs at a very consistent temp.
moto apex on UA-cam
It's liquid cooled.
You don't add water into the radiator but coolant.
I guess coolant is water based.
Honda cbr 250 is $4,000 or $4,500 with ABS.
Thanks for watching.
Hi--great to hear from a viewer in Brazil! I am assuming that you can buy a reliable used bike in a large town or city. Because of the distance you are traveling and because new bikes attract bad guys, I recommend a used Honda or Yamaha street bike in the 500 to 650cc range. The CBR 250 is a bike that makes me tired in a few hours. I'd get a bigger bike designed for longer rides. A Honda CB 750 in great shape would be a great choice if you can find one.
A 250 cc bike does mountains just fine. My old 125 cc was pushing it.
Hey thanks bud.. I am planning to buy my first motorcycle.. I am just worried about the small 250cc engine vs. a 600c which i was originally planning to buy.. tell me something.. are you comfortable or feel safe riding at highways speed of around 70mph.. or should I get a bigger 600cc engine?
Looks very nice!
I attempted to finance a CBR 250R yesterday, Unfortunately though, my credit rating is crap. I was informed that I need to have a co-signer. The part that sucks even more is that I don't know anyone which would be willing to co-sign without telling that I'm out of my mind for wanting to buy a motorcycle. What kind of camera are you recording with and how are you recording your audio?
If the posted expressway speed is 75 and that means most folks are running closer to 80 as a base speed, I'd not recommend this bike, However, if the posted speed is 70 or less, and some people hit 75 on occasion this bike would be fine. The reason I say this is that I just don't think this is the right bike if you have to compete with cars going 80mph. You'd need more power. Max posted speed where I live is 70mph and most of the ride is posted 65. No issues at these speeds.
Let me share that I've gotten comfortable with the sound of the engine. It sounds like its working hard, but I have gotten comfortable allowing the rpms to go up beyond 7000 without concern and concentrate on not redlining the bike. I have over 1000 miles on the oil in the bike and it looks new like honey. So, while the answer about when I shift varies (yes, around 7000+), I think you have to get used to the sound in 5th and 6th and watch for redlining.
Hi, nice vid.
Can you tell me if its going to be too small for my height? Im about 193 cm (6.3 ft) i was looking NC700s version but since im a newbiew i would like to have something that its not expencive to drop and lighter. At first was looking at ninja 250\300 but they are small... even er-6n is small. I was recomended to test Versys and it fits me great but its huge and i dont think its easy to control. So ended up with looking at NC700s. Its ideal but not to learn on and drop i guess
i miss my cbr 250r
wow it's so cheap in the US. In Germany it costs 4755 Euro which is ~ 6200 US-Dollars. Good for you guys.
@ihababbas (Posted to wrong comment above) Based on my experience (5'7"/180lbs) I'd say you'd want a bike that is a little bigger, There are some great used bikes out there in a similar price range that I think would serve you better.
Thanks for watching
Just put a down payment on a 2012 CBR250r, black w/ ABS .I'm also in Atlanta. I know the street and area you were riding well (I run up there whenever I need a Krispy Kreme fix)... I'd be interested where you finally bought it. I'm thinking I know already if it's the dealership closest to that area that also sells Kawis, Yamaha, and Ducati (which is where I'm getting mine). Looking forward to taking ownership in a couple of weeks. After 7 months on the bike, do you have any advice?
I don't watch the tachometer when I start from a stop. I launch by ear and feel. If the engine sounds like it's lugging, then use more revs. If the engine sounds way too fast, then back off the throttle.
I am seriously considering this bike as my first motorcycle. I have been struggling with finding used ones online. A Honda car dealership would be a good place to look for a used CBR 250 right? I say used because I would have to save to get a new one and I would like one now..
how tall are you exactly hgl1001, and with gear, if any boots, how many inches u gain? and nice video!
i like your hi-viz jacket. i was thinking about getting a hi-viz helmet and a grey/black jacket. im a new rider planning to get a bike soon. been looking at the cbr250r cuz they're awesome but i am considering an older ninja 250 to start on cuz i wouldnt want to drop the cbr250r
@mediatech007 Thanks for watching.
i believe in honda quality,,,honda gave 250 and tp speed about 150-160 km/h and of course honda already calculated the quality of the engine that is needed for that speed,,,,,,
How much was it? Sorry if you mentioned it in the video, didnt have the chance to watch the whole thing
hey man how much is your monthly payment including the insurance ? and how much did you downpayment ? im planning to buy like that too nice bike thou :)
Ah right, please excuse my novice ignorance with motorcycles. No wonder I could not find any. Last question: I am 6'5" and was wondering if I would look kind of big on the 250. Haven't been able to see the bike in person yet.
What rpm's do you usually shift at? I have mine and it seems to sound unhealthy past 7...
@hgl1001 its a bit disappointing tho.. oil and air cooling + bulky full fairings(was not required)
Looks like a 600cc bike(actually shares everything with the Hyosung GT650R even the proportions)
Very bad exhaust note.. good torque though
and not so comfy at high speeds... Other than that its okay
Man, I cannot find your comment asking about the Ninja, so I will reply here. (I get emails of comments but have to go to my channel to reply.) I have not riden he Ninja but would like too. They've updated it but I've not really seen a review yet. The fact that its a two cylinder is cool, but I can't really compare because the Honda is a new design and an excellent engine. Would love to ride the Ninja, but just don't have access to one. Bottom line, it's probably a matter of preference.
Would you say that this was more or less comfortable than the star?
Do you thik this bike could hold a 6.2" tall and 320lb person?
One of my videos shows me crossing the double yellow to straighten out a corner. This is very unsafe and I've gotten comments on it. Since that video I've taken an advanced riding course at MSF and have studied the book "Sport Riding Techniques" by Nick Ienatsch. The MSF course include's some of Nick's info about good street riding with a lot about cornering. Suggest you check it out--good book and not expensive from Amazon. Sorry for the bad riding example. Learn from my mistake.
i feel like i'm riding this bike
my friend told me that with a small engine like this 250cc one, that it is bad for the engine to ride on the highway for long periods of time because it is using the full potential of the engine the whole time. is this true?
also there is a Hyosung GT250R remember that :P
need a highway videos of this bike.. only seen ninja :(
Tend to agree.
cool!