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L8 Braker
12-23-2010, 09:33 PM
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2011 Honda CBR250R First Ride - Honda Sportbike Motorcycle Review - Motorcycle USA (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/115/8729/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Honda-CBR250R-First-Ride.aspx)

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Rangerscott
12-23-2010, 10:09 PM
I wonder whos gonna be the first to make a bore kit?
Amber Lamps
12-23-2010, 10:11 PM
I wonder whos gonna be the first to make a bore kit?

I wonder if you can drop a 450cc motor in that bitch!:lol:
Rangerscott
12-24-2010, 02:42 AM
I wonder if you can drop a 450cc motor in that bitch!:lol:

Exactly what I was thinking. I'm not all banana's for the single.
Particle Man
12-24-2010, 05:57 AM
I'd try it.
Sean
12-24-2010, 10:41 AM
Drop a CRF 450 motor in there and go racin'
pauldun170
12-24-2010, 10:43 AM
I'm looking forward to all the "Taiwanese rider crashes into taxi\bus\wipes out on CBR" videos on youtube.
smileyman
12-25-2010, 11:36 AM
I wanna lighten the shit out of it and race it in the Formula 4/Ninja 250 class...
Avatard
12-26-2010, 06:15 AM
It will sell well because it's a Honda. It will ride well. I will lose to the Kawi.
smileyman
12-26-2010, 10:29 AM
In stock trim perhaps, on an open long track probably, as the single would lose out in top speed. However on shorter courses with alot of excess weight removed I think it would be a winner.
Amber Lamps
12-26-2010, 12:23 PM
In stock trim perhaps, on an open long track probably, as the single would lose out in top speed. However on shorter courses with alot of excess weight removed I think it would be a winner.

Um the Ninjas aren't going to be "stock" either...any mods you can make to the CBR can be made to the Ninjas... I don't think thay have tracks that "tight" on the AMA schedule.:lol: I'm not sure why they didn't bring the VFR250 back from the dead.:idk:

I still think that they should have "one upped" Kawasaki and brought a 400/450 to the table...
smileyman
12-26-2010, 02:35 PM
My clubs tracks have 3 tight 1.9 or 1.8 mile tracks. I think the shorter wheelbase, steeper rake, and possible weight advantage would give the CBR an edge.

I was already deep into the Formula 450 GP Singles research. The 450 single engine would be quite a stomper, but converting a motocrosser is big bucks. Hoping up this lil 250 would be cheaper.



as far as Honda is concerned I dont think they want to outrace or outsell the baby ninja. I think this is a place to make back all their single cyl Moto3 R&D...
defector
12-26-2010, 04:13 PM
I was already deep into the Formula 450 GP Singles research. The 450 single engine would be quite a stomper, but converting a motocrosser is big bucks. Hoping up this lil 250 would be cheaper.


Maybe you've seen one of these?
Dave
12-26-2010, 05:13 PM
My clubs tracks have 3 tight 1.9 or 1.8 mile tracks. I think the shorter wheelbase, steeper rake, and possible weight advantage would give the CBR an edge.

I was already deep into the Formula 450 GP Singles research. The 450 single engine would be quite a stomper, but converting a motocrosser is big bucks. Hoping up this lil 250 would be cheaper.



as far as Honda is concerned I dont think they want to outrace or outsell the baby ninja. I think this is a place to make back all their single cyl Moto3 R&D...

I don't think its gonna have a thing for the ninjette. Double valve area and a broader powerband make much more difference than that slight weight difference. Vtr250 would have been closer, though I think Ps rev a lil quicker than Vs
smileyman
12-26-2010, 06:24 PM
That yours Defector? looks awesome. TZ chassis with 4 stroke power??
defector
12-26-2010, 06:28 PM
That yours Defector? looks awesome. TZ chassis with 4 stroke power??

Not mine, but I had one exactly like it for a bit. Honda RS125 chassis with a CRF450 engine. Actually bought it for my kid, but decided the SV would get him more track time.
smileyman
12-26-2010, 06:37 PM
Thats what I want. I raced SVs and 600s but really want something super light. My best friends TZ250 spoiled me forever to light makes right...
Rangerscott
12-27-2010, 12:44 AM
I told my dad about honda making a 250 and it being a thumper. He said maybe they wanted the parts to interchange with their lawn mowers. :lol
Papa_Complex
01-25-2011, 08:27 AM
A local guy, who works for Yamaha, slotted a 4-stroke dirtbike motor into a couple of TZ125 frames. They were roughly 240cc and competed in the 125GP class.

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Smittie61984
10-05-2011, 10:23 AM
I saw one the other day at school. Looked like a good bike.

If my GF ever wanted a bike and I got her a 250, i'd probably just get a Kawi. But I'd also look into safety stuff such as the brakes. I'm not sure how strong the new Ninjas are but the old ninja I rode didn't have great brakes. If the Honda had better brakes then I'd get the Honda.