ZigTalk: Is the Honda CBR250R still relevant?
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After a brief hiatus from the Indian market, Honda reintroduced the CBR250R in its BS IV guise at Auto Expo 2018. But barring complying to new emissions norms and sporting an LED headlight, nothing has changed. So in a market now almost rife with more focused, higher performance machines in similar price brackets, does Honda's quarter-litre cracker still hold up? We discuss why the CBR250 still might make some sense.
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@1.63 lacs ex-showroom it is still THE most powerful sports bike at its price.
And its versatility is second to none.
Commuting: check
Touring: check
Corner carving: check
Reliability: check
Refinement: check
Pillion comfort: check
Brand: check
Legacy: check
No other sport bike under 2 lac can claim that.
Am glad that: THE LEGEND IS BACK☺
🔥🔥🔥king cbr 😍💪
Cbr250r bs4 gives 32-35 kmpl @90g100 kmph full day ride
And best part is its reliable and you can go 110kmph full day no issue no over heating
Many years but no changes , why ? ....it is so perfect... 😍cbr
Hi Guys, Joining you in ongoing chat! I have read couple of views about CBR and it's other rivals. I would happy to tell you, recently I have bought CBR 250R ABS 2018 version. After riding 1500km I would just say, still there is no other bike is available in the market to meet the overall ergonomics of CBR. I wanted to buy 400cc segment bike with in 3lac price point. I have tested so many bikes available in indian market. But after experiencing all the bikes I got the right and most suitable option for me is CBR. Truly saying, day to day traffic and performance on highway of the bike is unmatchable... Thumbs up to Honda...
U made this statement to run adrenaline rush inside me..
Almost every owner praise this bike.. can't wait to own this holding back due to financial situation...
How is the low end torque of the bike in city ?
IMHO it's still relevant in Dec 2019, after test driving Dukes, Dominar, NS, Yamaha FZ25 i chose CBR 250r and i am loving it !!
Proud to be CBR 250r owner ♥️
Hi Rakesh. What's the current mileage your getting?
Dhanraj Ganatra I'm getting 25 to 30kmph
Me to bro cbr 250r Abs
I totally agree with u guys CBR250R is still relevant machine with good balance of practicality and performance. It gives you every thing that you are looking for mileage, performance, comfort, reliability and that's the reason it is still my favourite.
IMBIKER93 yeah man... Initially we were thinking that it's not relevant anymore. But having spent some time thinking about it, it still makes a lot of sense even today
IMBIKER93 i like its looks to it looks sharp and bold
This is the 1st channel which found cbr250r relevant even today rest all were criyng for vfm and outdatedness of cbr250r . Im booking my cbr250 r asap coz it fulfills my requirements and since i own a cbr150 r for 5 years now without any breakdown issues not even a "single self start failure" , which is great for peace of mind ,regarding maintenance i dont want to live with a bike with daily niggles. so any day i m open to a cbr250 r.
Vikash Mahto yeah... There are some roles that the CBR still performs really well
Go for it bro,with your eyes closed..having ridden ktm for 5 years,i switched to this gem of a machine in 2017 and trust me i found ktms crap when compared to this..this is sheer love..
Do not listen to these tvs and bajaj fanboys coz they sure dont have any idea what quality is all about..
Been a honda lover my whole life and do a own a cbr250r...Bought it back in 2014 and have clocked over 80k kms on it...What i have to say is even though its quite outdated in the current market no other brands can compare the reliablity with the cbr250r...I mean for athe argument sake I mostly do 4k to 6k kms every 3 4 months on my cbr250r...For a continuous road trip from Kerala to Mumbai and back say i do around 5.5k kms...The only thing I have to do is tight my chain and change my engine oil...Like that you can do it by urself too..Simple as that...Never had any major issue or mechanical issue with this bike yet..Yes its a little less powered and the latest 2018 cbr250r could have come up with a revised engine specs maybe..A little amount of torque and maybe a fully digitalised cluster and extra riding modes..The things we hoped it should have..And maybe a change in tyres from those god forsaken metro contigo brands..I mean the Apache RR310 comes with Michelin pilot street radial as stock tyres..The best sey of tyres for the touring purpose...Honda India should consider these facts...Having an led headlight was not a big move thou...But the nee color scheme seems better than before for a start...But when the market is rapidily getting exposed to much more brands in thr same segment Honda India should think about doing some mechanical changes too since they dont plan to bring the cbr300r into the market...For a start change the name to vfr250r for a change...CBR250R is a direct descended of VFR1200F and it doesnt even look like any other cbr600rr or the cbr1000rr..So maybe a change in name with major mechanical changes could be a game changer...Start focusing the youths than the older people and stop making all those 3g 4g 5g activas plsss...I mean scooters for real...Honda India has most of the scooter brands and what more you need...Keep the scooters aside and focus on providing more...Take hold of thr market..
Thanks dude. Planning to upgrade from my fz to cbr. Its really refreshing to hear this from a user amidst all these negativity against it.
you guys nailed it, a proper discussion with proper facts and knowledge and no blunt talks. kudos to u guys!!!
Amazing format guys. Keep it up.
Honda took almost 1 year to give their bike new body graphics 😂😂😂
Make a video rant on the new weed that Kawasaki was smoking while launching the ninja 400 & it's pricing !
creative planet hehehe... You've read our mind buddy. We're shooting the exact same thing tomorrow. You can catch it next week. 😉
Yes.. defo.. some candid discussions like these plese..
I am very happy that nothing has changed in this bike besides the colours and bsIV... And for me its relevant no question about it... It also beats rc 200 thats nore than enough for me and i like its posture its commited for me... I like its sharp and bold look and the new colour combos are awesome...
You people have so precisely spoken about the bike. thumbs up guys.
For my type i think my only option is CBR250R.. The reliable of the lot.. Zigwheels😀😀
Much needed debate. Thanks
Thank you guys for doing this👍🏼 Yeah I too waited so long for the 300R just because it's more Fire Blade in appearance and feel.
But yeah happy that the 2018 250R looks sporty, got LED headlights
CBR is the king for whole 10 years..... Still the king of 250cc segment😎
I would love if you can share your rivews on comparison between dominar n cbr250r ...
Seriously you guys are on the exact thing.. After seeing this one literally having a great belief on you guys..
We completely agree with you...
We are not concerned with high power figures, we want it for roads.
We want a smooth performer, not a vibrating machine.
We would surely go for CBR 250r ahead of other bikes in this category today also.
Its a proven powertrain and reliability is high.
Power is equally important for most of us and if not for u then u must get a scooter which is way more practical than cbr
i needed this talk !
Nabeel Qidwai thanks man. It was our pleasure to deliver it. 😊
You guys made more sense than those spec sheet decision making, bring more of these folks. The thing is, is there a naked bike with similar character to a CBR250R?
Deepak Krishna hmm, that's a good option...
Yep!
ktm , bajaj are like hyundai. honda is volkwagen for analogy.
In initial 5 minutes i thought you people even do not know what is the meaning of relevant and review. But after 5 minutes my thought process and your thought process got match. Cbr250 is the best bike in every aspect even in 2018. Either you talk about mileage maintainance, high quality, rider comfort, pillion comfort, city ride, touring all day, sitting posture, availability of spare parts, looks, top speed also is not far fron other 300 cc, only 10km/h difference except ninja which touches 190.
Can you please suggest a bike under 2 lakhs for occasional touring and daily commute
It still stands out though its old by design aspects. I have not seen any other refined and practical machine(also considering pillon comfort)as on date though there are machines with better mechanics targeted only keeping the rider in mind.
Please make a video like this on gixxer sf 250 and Gixxer250
Thanks for the video guys....
Mreityunjay Borah thanks for watching dude. More fun stuff coming your way next week. Cheers 🙂
Priyadarshan sir you always talk on actuals but my God I am seeing a new beeies in Zigwheels like kamath, shenoy that's for me which matters me more than. I agree that mechanicals are same except with twin blings.
I agree with you guys!
Ajinkya Kolankar thanks for watching dude 😊
If its possible please mention the cost
Hey Folks, nice discussion. Please please bring more such content on other bikes as well. Cheers!
Cbr 250 is awwsmmm in everything..king and the legend
Is there any specific reason why Mahindra Mojo is not coming into comparision picture at all????
What's the conclusion???
Sir i need a comparison review of r15 v3 vs cbr 250r 2018.which is the best????
Make a comparison of the Bajaj RS200 vs CBR250R vs RR310 vs Fazer25
plz make a comprehensive review between rr310 nd cbr 250r
Is there any difference in mileage between old and new cbr
Can u compare with dominor and RC390 plz
When they will launch cbr 150r?
Owner of a 2011 cbr250r no worries still smooth and same acceleration like a new one just timely service it n everything goes well.
Devashish Soni How much does your each service cost?
Dhanraj Ganatra
Anything between 1500-2000
1000-1100 oil change
about 500 paid service
1900 front brake pads
about 1000 for the rear ones
These are the approximate cost i faced during these years.
Devashish Soni How often do we need to change the brake pads?
@Dhanraj Ganatra
It depends on the usage.
But expect anything in between 5000-7000kms.
From 2011 to 2019
80k kms... it's still doing same things...
And easy to maintain..
Love my beast..
I am going to buy it, for my daily office purpose within city as well as for weekends touring (not regularly). I hope I didn't made a wrong decision ?
The point is did it needed the change with cbr 250r
Which one to buy? Apache rr310 or CBR250r? Value for money, longevity, tourer, pullion, looks, trust
Sir can u tell me comfortable sitting with without vibration bike for touring as well as daily use
I am looking for a bike which has good overall performance.my preferences are duke 250,cbr250r and re tbd 350.whichone do u suggest?? Pls reply
Why karizma also not part of this discussion. Why hero is not updating karizma (serious update) with abs and good design. (I personally don't hate design)
Why don't you make one such video for the Pulsar as well???
You guys know the bikes.. And your thought process is amazing, i mean both of you...(i dont know why i felt the same like you guys, maybe am becoming old n loosing my youthfulness without even noticing🤔)
i am agree with you
Can you please do if the gixxer is still relevant ?
hey which is ur fav colour of this bike
Can you please tell me about CBR 300 R ??
The price for an ABS version is apparently on a demanding side
Honda cbr 150r video plz...
It's very reliable and relevant even today but I wished it was priced around 1.75k for the abs variant
If it happens,it will sell like cats and dogs..
It is still the most refined bike for highway use. (apart from Mojo which doesnt sell)
Suyash Kaul yes it is...im riding a cbr250r for last 2 months...you can cruise 100 kmph for hours with ease
what about fz25 compared to this..??
I'm personally in conflict to go for dominar or cbr....
Heyy I have a 2005 unicorn 150. I am looking for an upgrade. Getting the hornet 160r is a negligible upgrade. That's why I have my eyes on cbr . I rarely tours. I live in a kinda city like place. Whatever the bike is , I use the car for long and hot noon drives. Soo should I go for the CBR ?? It's always been my childhood dream but I've matured enough.
if they launch a bs6 variant today with just better speedometer console
i would buy one for even 2.5 on road
hello, do review kawasaki ninja 300 2018 ABS version, as it is launched recently and is a beginners sports bike and as it was pretyy amazing bike in the past but is it still an amazing bike to buy now?
want to buy Himalayan...but in two minds...any suggestions..
How much should I pay for good condition 3 yr old cbr 250 abs.
Why is honda not launching other versions of cbr like cbr300 or cbr250rr
Nice video👍🏻
Hello Sir, I am planning to buy my first bike and landed up with CBR250 and Gixxer 250sf.
Could you please suggest the good one..!
Some people say CBR 250 is bit old and not worth for the money.
Boss practicality is what is to be encountered everyday. And not those high performance thrilling speed numbers {which of course put your life into risk}. Driving a 2 wheeler on road meaning exposing yourself with the highest risks, along with those high speed multiplies them. So cbr250 is still an intelligent choice. Rather than those high torque :nm:etc numbers which the only avaiable attractions with others.
Kindly review the bike
why honda hesitate to bring new 2017 cbr 250r to india....????
Very well articulated, guys! I'm one of the guys who'll has been going nuts over Honda not introducing the latest and greatest twin cylinder, gizmo loaded bike in India over the last 4 years. As you rightly put it, it probably doesn't make sense for Honda to bring that bike to India, considering the cost and when our infrastructure on offer doesn't warrant such performance. Trust Honda not to bring a compromised product to our country just to cut costs. If you look at the package as a whole, the new CBR250R is something that will work for everyone. Like you put it, it's one for the head and not for the heart, just like the Toyotas.
I am a Honda CBR fan boy I miss gear indicator,trip a1a2, please recommen
Absolute truth !!! With 2.5 decades of riding all ranges of devil wheels, Now in my early 40's what could be more anticipated wheel than this baby CBR. Thank you.👍
What about yamaha R3
plss waiting for the first ride review
Next time the side mirror need to be updated its a request
Cbr 250r 😍
Honda ek aisi company hai jisne pahle leg guard or saree guard accessories me kiya baad me side stand (scooter me) ab body part xblade bike me front suspension cover and under cowl for ingen protection plate, other brand like hero, tvs, bajaj in part ko accessories me nahi rakhti balki bike me lagakar hi sale karti hai not extra cost, mujhe lagta hai future me Honda dhire dhire all body part sab accessories me rakhkar only customers ko ingine sale karegi
prakash chandra you are right
Honda doesn't do that our local stores do that..
Company sells the bike as a whole..
The store takes some things apart and sells it separately to make more money..
Honda is a good and reliable company. Dont say just any thing just because your local store owner took money from you..
I bought many vehicles from honda and didn't pay any extra for accessories..
They come with the bike and i paid for the bike..
And i know the store owner, so they dont scam me for money.😁
Is it good for ladies in pillion seat... Saree
Bro where did you get that shirt? I love that shirt
Thanks Gents, just got a 2011 Repsol version. Not the newest nor the fastest but fitted my modest budget. It is also a Honda, bulletproof, lots of cheap parts and I'll probably sell it for the same price I bought it in Australia in a few years time. What is not to love? PS love the baby vFR looks
Agreed
Why repair something which ain't broken... I am a CBR 250 owner and taken it to many terrain with and without pillion and for my upgrade still can't found any alternative
Wish rr310 had comfortable pillion seat and because of that may need to choose 250 R
Why top speed is low?? 135kmph...old one is 145... Zigwheels... Rply
Make a detailed review
I hope someone tell me how to buy the head lamp for my CBR. Halloo from indonesia.
You guys chose a very good topic...and i agree its still relevant but only if you choose non abs version....and frankly speaking its a proven motorcycle the only honda could have done is to make some relevant asthetic changes
Why do you say non abs version? Abs more safer right?
i was expecting karthik to be in this video.. whole thing made sense when u compared z900 with honda cbr 650 .. here is what I have to say
1) Honda needs to low down the price on ABS model..
2) New colors are good for the first time cbr is making sense .. **as per me
3) Bajaj dominar is killing in this segment .. so to spend that extra cash on a lesser capacity bikes ... raises a lot of eyebrows
4) All and all for the price .. that something extra is missing which will make it relevant
p.s - When will Honda launch Active 6G ? 😂😂
I'm here at Nov 2019 wishing to upgrade to cbr 250r from fz25... I'm not looking for power but for peace of mind in ownership.. My only gripe is the contigo tyres and age old console.... If honda update it with bs6 engine and better console and tyres definitely I'm buying, not only me there are more bikers for the gem
are they even gonna launch CBR with some new upgrades next year?
A bike that is super refined, can cruise at 120 kmph, has cheap maintenance cost, is super reliable, will last 200K kms if maintained well... And looks nice
....Totally worth the price.
P.S: the yellow one would look dope if the rims are painted a glossy gold :)
Only bike I like in sports bike segment. Design is mature, performance is good if not best. Yeah it make a lot of sense.
BIG YESSS.. its still relevant in INDIA!!
quality make value for money.
Where is mr. Shenoy?? Missed him...
Should I buy CBR 250 or Duke 250, my requirement is owning touring bike in the 2lac slab, also kind off future proof, at-least for net 3years.
Nithin D go cbr, better comfort, higher top speed, better mileage, fully faired