The Honda CBR250 sports motorcycle was first introduced to the general public in the late eighties of the last century. The modification is aimed at the domestic market, as well as Thailand and India. The popularity of the model increased, and it appeared in Europe and America. The main argument for the release of the equipment in question is considered to be competition with Kawasaki in the field of small-capacity motorcycles. It is worth noting that the company had in its arsenal a variation of the CBR 250 RR, which was intended for internal use and was equipped with a four-cylinder engine. Let's consider the characteristics of the motorcycle, its features, modifications, as well as user reviews.
general description
The Honda CBR 250 modification, unlike the Kawasaki Ninja, has a more thoughtful and interesting design. The bike also has a combined ABS system, which is rare for this category. The device in question has a single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Its volume is 249 cubic centimeters with a power of 26 horsepower and a speed of 24 N. The maximum performance is up to ten thousand revolutions per minute.
The Honda CBR 250 motorcycle is equipped with a steel frame, a plastic body kit, electronic fuel injection, telescopic suspension with a single shock absorber and a 6-speed gearbox. The model range of this brand has proven its quality for many years and gives a real impression of driving a sports car. The combination of excellent maneuverability and operating comfort is the most advantageous difference from competitors.
Frame and chassis
The motorcycle frame is steel, diagonal type. In terms of its mass characteristics, it is inferior to frames made of aluminum and magnesium alloys, but steel significantly reduces the cost of the bike both in terms of the initial cost and in terms of repairs after an accident.
The gearbox is manual, 6-speed. Drive to the rear wheel by a steel chain. The front fork is telescopic, with feathers with a diameter of 37 mm, without adjustments. Front wheel travel is 130 mm. Rear suspension with progressive Pro-Link monoshock absorber with preload adjustment. Rear wheel travel is 103 mm.
The front brake is single disc, with a 2-piston caliper and a disc with a diameter of 296 mm. The rear brake is a single disc, with a 1-piston caliper and a disc with a diameter of 220 mm. Optionally, the braking system can be equipped with combined ABS.
The front wheel has a 110/70-17 tire, the rear wheel has a 140/70-17 tire.
An instrument panel with a liquid crystal display, which displays information about speed, time, ambient temperature, fuel level, coolant temperature, daily, daily and total mileage. There is only one analog device - a tachometer. It has a blue backlight.
Honda CBR 250
Modifications
The Honda CBR 250 model has undergone a number of changes over the years of production. Seven major modifications were released. Among them:
- Released in 1987 with a full fairing (the name of the chassis begins with the index MS-17).
- In 1988, a version was released with a single enlarged disc brake instead of a paired analogue (MS-19).
- In 1989, an improved version of its predecessor was released, an injector speed limiter within 185 km/h (MS-21).
- 1991 The MS-22 model comes out. The restyled variation has a frame made of composite aluminum alloy. The brake system is equipped with two discs with an increased diameter. The amplitude of the rear pendulum-joint suspension increases to 180 mm. The weight of the unit is reduced to 142 kg. The previous analogue was 6 kg heavier.
- In 1993, a motorcycle with chassis number MS-22E was released. The main difference from previous copies is the expanded color range.
- The Honda CBR 250 RR modification was released in 1993. It has reduced the power of the power unit to forty horsepower, in accordance with the Japanese law on the correspondence of power and cubic capacity of engines.
Chassis and brakes
Of course, the CR 250 has an aluminum frame. It looks quite stylish, in the spirit of motocross bikes. The wheels are spoked, and the typical sized comfortable steering wheel makes it easy to control the motorcycle even at its maximum speeds.
The rear suspension is a monoshock with progression, and the front is an inverted fork. The rear brakes are a 240 mm disc. The front brakes are discs of the same size. These brakes are quite sufficient taking into account the above-mentioned characteristics and class of the motorcycle.
Technical plan parameters
Below are the characteristics of the technology in question:
- The type of motorcycle is sports.
- Chassis material and design: cast aluminum frame.
- Length/width/height – 1.97/0.67/1.08 meters.
- Wheelbase – 1.34 m.
- The volume of the fuel tank is 13 l.
- Fuel consumption is 3-4.5 liters per 100 kilometers, depending on the driving mode.
- The speed limit is 180 km/h.
- Weight – 142 kg.
The Honda CBR 250 motorcycle, the characteristics of which are given above, is equipped with a four-stroke gasoline power unit. It has a volume of 249 cubic centimeters, four cylinders, liquid cooling. The piston stroke is 33.8 millimeters, and the compression ratio is 11.5. There are options with carburetor and injection power. Starting is carried out via electronic ignition at a maximum speed of 15 thousand revolutions per minute.
Single cylinder version
Honda CBR 250 with one cylinder has the following parameters:
- The power plant is a gasoline engine, four-stroke, SOHC type.
- Cooling type – liquid.
- Piston work – 55 mm.
- Maximum torque – 8500 rpm.
- Engine power – 26 horsepower.
- Start type – electric starter.
- The drive to the drive wheel is a chain drive.
- The chassis is a one-piece cast steel frame.
- Length/width/height – 2.03/0.7/1.12 meters.
- The rear suspension is an articulated pendulum with a single shock absorber.
- The front analogue is a telescopic fork with a stroke amplitude of 130 mm.
- Brakes - disc unit.
- Ground clearance – 14.8 cm.
- Dry weight – 148 kg.
- Fuel tank capacity is 13 liters.
Model description
The motorcycle has the following performance characteristics:
- dry weight – 153 kg
- curb weight – 166 kg;
- length – 2,030 mm;
- width – 710 mm;
- height – 1,127 mm;
- seat height – 784 mm;
- wheelbase – 1,369 mm;
- maximum speed – 170 km/h;
- acceleration 0-100 km/h – 8 seconds;
- fuel tank volume – 13 l;
- average fuel consumption - 3.7 l/100 km (mixed mode).
Honda CBR 250
Peculiarities
The Honda CBR 250 Replica motorcycle came off the assembly line in thousands of copies. Almost all modifications received positive reviews from specialists and owners. This equipment can rightfully be considered one of the most popular types of transport in the world of two-wheeled motor vehicles of the end of the last century.
A significant advantage of the bike is its speed, which reaches over 200 km/h. That is why the designers decided to make the unit safer by installing a speed limiter. In addition, in many countries there are certain regulations on the combination of speed parameters and engine volume of a motorcycle, which for the modification in question is 250 cc. cm.
Another advantage of the Honda CBR 250 is its engine efficiency. Along with high dynamics and speed, the four-cylinder unit consumes about four liters of fuel per hundred kilometers. As a result, without refueling it is possible to cover about four hundred kilometers, which is a record figure for a sports bike. True, few riders will survive such a part of the journey without stopping.
Chinese analogue of the Honda CBR 250. What's the catch?
A ride on the legendary Honda CBR is the dream of a true connoisseur of sports bikes. To take possession of such a handsome man seems nothing less than happiness. But the prices for the original are prohibitive, and thanks to customs taxes they become very difficult to afford. But you want to buy not only a motorcycle, but also men’s accessories to look worthy of a company of bikers. Therefore, Chinese analogues suddenly begin to seem attractive. You can really save a lot of money with them, but you expect some kind of catch from such an acquisition.
you may not notice or consider it completely natural if you have nothing to compare with. Therefore, in order to feel what’s wrong with the Chinese version, you first need to drive at least a couple of thousand kilometers behind the wheel of the original. Using the example of the Honda CBR 250 and its copy, first of all, I would like to draw attention to the quality of the plastic. Yes, in both cases it is red, sparkling, very impressive, it attracts girls - visually it seems that there are no downsides here. But at the first slightest fall, it becomes clear that the Chinese casing instantly scratches, bends, a little more impact force - and now there is a network of cracks. If you wear men's jewelry made of steel, especially with spikes, you risk scratching the plastic even with a sharp, careless movement. Yes, now it’s not a long time to order a replacement and quickly fix a visual defect, but these are all additional costs.
Another weak point is the suspension. If in the original Honda CBR 250 you feel a smoother movement, then in the Chinese the rear wheel bounces and wobbles a lot. The weakness of the suspension is felt more strongly on rough roads with many potholes, of which we have plenty. And this places additional stress on the motorcycle disc wheels. If you hit a bump, the disc may already crack. This often happens with the rear wheel; it bounces more than the front wheel due to the same Chinese suspension. Now, if, of course, you drive more quietly and carefully... But why then a sports motorcycle? You can take a chopper, look into a men's jewelry store, and turn into a brutal biker.
Paradoxically, with a less durable, correspondingly thinner and lighter body plastic, the Honda analogue is heavier than the original. Although the dimensions of the motorcycle cannot be called large, your hands quickly get tired of the steering wheel. But its design itself is quite convenient. The seat is comfortable, but not made of leather, but of a substitute. It can quickly crack in direct sunlight, but with proper care it will look great for many years. Remember that a motorcycle alone is not enough to create a tough guy image; you should also invest in stylish men's accessories. Girls have a good eye for such things, so you need to keep an eye on the appearance of your motorcycle and your own.
After all the breakdowns and repairs, the Chinese equivalent of Honda no longer seems like an economical option. It is of little use for our roads. The most important advantage is appearance, but even that can let you down if you don’t take care of it. So cash in on the original to experience the true power and meaning of a sports bike.
Latest updates
Active serial production of the motorcycle in question continued until 1996. Then there was limited production of the bike, and in 1999 the assembly line was suspended. A couple of years later, production of the “Replica” model began. The Honda CBR 250 received fundamental differences from its predecessors and was equipped with a single-cylinder engine with injection injection. The popularity of the new modification was not long in coming; it became in demand in the markets of many countries. The production of equipment was established in the Thai branch of the Honda Corporation.
Bike features
Here are the main advantages of the Honda SR 250:
- excellent handling;
- significant ground clearance;
- reliability.
This is already enough to call the model an excellent option for athletes. The motorcycle impresses with its dynamism and acceleration. It is enough to watch a couple of videos filmed by the driver to see how frantic, but at the same time flexible, iron monster this is.
Behavior on the road
The seat height of this bike is only 78 centimeters, which allows short riders to control it without any problems. The unit is typical for Japanese equipment of this class; it is lightweight and maneuverable. The vehicle has the dynamics of the Supersport category, while driving it gives owners comfort, possessing a certain versatility, which distinguishes it from its analogues.
The power plant of the Honda 250 can be called relatively calm. It's great for beginner riders, although experienced riders will miss the power. On the highway, a two-wheeled vehicle “eats” about three liters of fuel per 100 km. When moving around the city, the consumption rate increases slightly. Recommended cruising speed is no more than 100 km/h. If we compare this bike with any sports or touring analogue, we can note that a full tank will last for 350-400 kilometers, and this exceeds the figure of many cruisers and sports analogues.
Dimensions and weight
The model reaches 2189 mm in length, 933 mm in height, and 770 mm in width. The bike's seat height is 942 mm, which makes it not the most comfortable choice for people of average height. The dimensions of the motorcycle wheelbase are 1481 mm.
The weight of the car without fuel reaches 96.6 kg, while the tank volume is 7.5 liters. At the same time, as much as 7 liters of fuel are consumed per 100 km of road, which many would not like. However, we should not forget about the specifics of the product; this is not a touring motorcycle, but a cross-country motorcycle.
Honda CBR 250: reviews
As evidenced by the responses of the owners, the motorcycle in question is reliable and maneuverable. However, despite the popularity of the Honda brand, it can hardly be called a worthy rival to its closest competitor, the Kawasaki Ninja 250. In terms of acceleration dynamics, the CBR differs little from its Chinese counterparts, and one cylinder and low power are not the best indicators for a sports bike. The device can be accelerated to 100 kilometers in seven seconds. The design of the motorcycle is also not particularly impressive (for an amateur). Moreover, the cost of a new copy is at least 250 thousand rubles.
Users highlighted the following advantages of the motorcycle:
- High quality.
- Availability of ABS on some modifications.
- Comfortable fit.
- Good maneuverability.
- Economical.
- Information management.
Among the disadvantages, consumers note low power, poor acceleration dynamics and a speed limiter. Some motorcyclists criticize the appearance.
