Glad you are enjoying your bike also. I got a 2012 non-abs CBR250R as my first bike and hit my 600 mile in just a few days. 250 is great for everyone. Maybe not the extreme adrenaline junkies and squids with a death wish, but anyone who wants a fun ride, great gas mileage, or a good commuter. The CBR250R is the best choice available. ABS sounds great, I just didnt want to spend the extra cash for it. Everybody remember, safety comes first. Wear a helmet at the very least. -Scott
have just bought this bike full ABS version build & ride quality is fantastic & I have had CBR 600F GPZ 500 & this little Honda brings a smile to my face every time its so light & flick able with punchy engine ...I just ride it & love it & had it over 95mph on straight run really surprised me.
I wanted to thank you for this review, it was a huge factor in me picking up the 2012 CBR 250RA for my first bike, bought it at the beginning of July, got my bike license 2 days ago and its almost due for first Oil change/ Service. Love the bike, is great for running around in the city and today took it out for a good run on the highway. Anyway.. thanks again.
Great comprehensive review. As a very experienced rider myself, I highly recommend this bike. As Moto Apex said, it's not a 600 Super Sport and it never will be. No matter what you do to it. Enjoy it for what it is. Have fun on a light, very competent machine.
Purchased my CBR250R without ABS July 2011 just hit 7500 miles. Absolutely fantastic, no issues. Tops out at about 96mph gets 70mpg with normal highway riding but do some more in town and it will do better.
Nice bike, nice video, thanks for posting. I went out and bought one, they really are a fun bike, certainly no slug, they can accelerate and as you say they can maintain highway speed. Cheap to maintain, easy to repair and quite economical on fuel, a good all round machine as usual from Honda. Keep the videos coming.
Very informative video. I'm someone who has been out of bike riding for 12 or so years, thinking about getting back in. I was looking at both the CBR250R as well as the Rebel. Both appeal to me for different reasons. You may have swayed me to the CBR with the positive aspects of 6spd, liquid cooling, and fuel injection.
I'm looking at the NC700x (I saw your review on it) - the price for a new 2012 it under $6,000 + TTL I'm thinking of getting it I I can convince my wife ): I used to own a Yamaha SX750 Special a looooooong time ago (1978) I miss riding. In 1979 I took it on a 10,000 mile 30 day trip around the US and Canada - California to New England and then back thru Canada -- great memories. Thanks for your videos.
I've been out of town in NYC, so I'm slow in replying ...SO, thank you for your comment. I hope that you stay happy with the bike. I now have nearly 8,000 miles on the bike with no issues. It's just an excellent all around motorcycle. I really enjoy making these videos and appreciate knowing that there helpful to new riders.
This is a good comment. I do the same thing on the expressway. Lowering my profile adds about 5mph or so. When I rise up, the speed is lost as you say. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi Mark, I service the chain about every three rides. I just like to get the grim off and get fresh chain lube on. Unlike my old bike, this one seems to hold the chain tension between 4,000 mile service intervals. I want to go a video with the dealer on certain maintenance issues--hope to get to that point soon. Thanks for commenting and watching my videos!
I have the same bike but in black. I bought it about 2 weeks ago. It's a great bike so far. I wouldn't buy a bike without ABS. Bikes are dangerous enough without them. ABS will help you in a panic stop and help prevent you from dropping your bike. I researched some bikes and although I wanted a Kawasaki Ninja, their lowest bike with ABS is is the 1000 or 10R. I wasn't about to dump $12K on an overpowered bike as a starter. This is the only sport bike anywhere near this price with ABS.
Still looks great.. How often you lube the chain and do you do you own chain adjustment or do you take it to the dealer? How often or how many miles do you go before adjusting your chain? Mark
Hey when are you going to make more videos, Buddy you have some of the best motovlogs on you tube. I have watched all you videos and would love to see more. Looking forward to seeing you ride around again Have a great day. Mark
Great! Your r accurate on the pipe mod. If u are looking to make the mod, you want to look at the power commander first to make sure the map exists for the pipe you are looking to install. I purchased a DanMoto exhaust & to date cannot find a map. I spoke with my dealer, they told me to budget about $1,000.00 (w/ labor) & I have to sign a waiver saying I take full responsibility for all fines I rec., some can be up to $2,000.00. These are fines for not meeting fed emission req not noise.
Very informative and detailed video, seems this bike just does all you need and well too. Hard to choose though when you could go for a ER6F or 390Duke or SV600.
In this Video you talk about running your bike up around the 8k rpm, just wondering if you run all your gearing up that high when cruising at lower speeds as well or just in the 5th gear situation you talk about here. Also wondering if you've noticed any negative effects of doing so. i kept mine down around 5-6 till first service/valve adjust but have been running it a little higher lately just want to make sure im not hurting the bike.
I don't go by speed for shift points, I go by rpm generally I shift around 4700 to 5500 rpm with normal riding. In the manual it states the recommended shift points. I normally will cruise around town at 35 to 40mph in 5th gear, but over 40mph I will shift to 6th unless on hilly terrain. I recommend going shifting according to the manual that way you aren't putting extra stress on parts since the engine has plenty of power to give you at low rpm.
First service at 600 miles and then every 4000. As to the chain, there are lots of ideas about that including use of wax. My approach is to use Motul chain cleaner and chain lube about every three rides (which are each about 200 miles+). However, the last mechanic to work on my bike used wax, which seem to last a long time, so 500 miles seems reasonable. The mechanic before that recommended light lube like Motul, which is what I like because I tend to clean the chain often. Thanks for watching!
This is my first real bike I have left bad leg I wear a leg brace been wearing it for over 30 years I have looked at bikes for the last 5 years every manufacturer, Holly to a victory never had anything I could ride always said that needed modify it I would have to think about it and so on I did not want to think about shipping I wear a bat I wear a brace and I have to think about moving up and down my foot some one day I got an email Honda saying about the CTX 700 I was a little hesitation at first I saw his bike a year ago but I kept looking for a bike I could ride so one day I stopped at the Honda dealership and I decided to go ahead with the purchase best move I have ever made this is and I'm believable machine I like how the bike just goes when you give it gas the breaking on it is very very good the bike comes to a nice break in system you don't have to be paranoid about pressing the brake handle whose bike is fast mode unbelievable machines Honda do well with this machine opened up a whole new market for them people like me and young people in women I want to ride a motorcycle without the shifting and believe me this is a real motorcycle years and years a dependability I recommend this machine to anybody who wants a ride do not be afraid of this machine it will give you so much pleasure to be out there in itself apartments it is a beautiful machine the price is right machine the ride your skills will get better and better with it go out and enjoy the ride in laughing as you go by people that have to shift maybe I'll start a TH-cam video on this machine
The bike is a 2011, the first year they made this bike. Paid $4,500 with ABS. Love the bike. Still looks new at 11000 miles/ Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi Michael, I'm getting between 65 and 70 mpg at speeds of, say, 55 to 60 on the expressway or in normal driving on side streets. MPG drops when I run it flat out at 70 mph of course! But, at any speed, this bike gets great mileage.
I'm between 6.500 and 7.000 on miles and the back tire is squared off. I could ride it more, but I've ordered Pirelli Rosso II tires for the front and back. Front looks new but I have decided to not mix brands. I liked the stock tires and think I got good wear from the back. The Chain is like new. I clean and lub it often. Thanks for watching and commenting!
the 600 mile one is to check for shavings in the engine because it is brand new. They want to make sure that everything is fine with the engine before you ride it too much.
The first real valve check is 15,000; I'm at 12K, so it's coming soon. Kind of an expensive service. The manual may say to do it a little earlier, but the dealer says 15k is the time to do it. I did the 600; can' recall if there was a check then. Thanks for watching!
I'm just running at higher revs in 5th. My bike is well broken in and I think the engine can take the revs. However, until I had a few thousand miles on the bike, I'd be sure to vary the speed and not run the revs as hard. I certainly agree on being particularly easy until the first service.
There are mixed feelings among riders about ABS. I think the bike is safe without ABS, but I would recommend it. I like the added safety of combined ABS. I think it's helped me a time or two, and I can't think of any negatives. Thanks for posting and watching!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I had a question about rattle sounds before. This bike sounds so different from my first, which was a two cylinder. The single on the cbr makes a range of sounds that have taken me getting used to, but the more I ride it the more I find it breaking in and running better and better (or I just have gotten used to the sounds and running at higher rpms)!
i want to buy this bike so m gonna ask you something... Is it safe on rough riding bcs my rideing is vry vry rough and if i drive this bike very roughly then is it impair?
About 7,800--next service at 8,000 . I put on miles pretty fast because my typical ride is 80 miles up and back from the mountains plus another 70 or so mountain riding miles. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've not gotten up to that speed. How fast do get in fifth gear before going to 6th. Just interested because I'm getting more comfortable running at higher rpms and just wanted your feedback. Today in my ride I pushed the bike harder in 5th before going to 6th. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for watching. I have not noticed any rattling but will check it out this weekend and post something again. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
mine will do 96 mph at 10,000 rpms in sixth i think it would do more with a tailwind or downhill.. i think these little engines are meant to rev high id feel comfortable running it at 85 all day long. there is a vid of me topping her out on the highway on my channel
I do. I was going to buy the bike without ABS but did because the only one I could find has ABS. Now that I have it, I'm glad to have it. I believe that it increases the safety of the bike in a hard stop (emergency stop). The chance of a wheel lock-up are reduced. That's my view--others may differ and can say why. Thanks for commenting and please visit my channel hgl1001.
Mark Thanks for your kind comment. More videos are coming soon! Please check out my channel update video. Plan to post a riding video this week. Again, thanks for watching and commenting.
Glad you are enjoying your bike also. I got a 2012 non-abs CBR250R as my first bike and hit my 600 mile in just a few days.
250 is great for everyone. Maybe not the extreme adrenaline junkies and squids with a death wish, but anyone who wants a fun ride, great gas mileage, or a good commuter. The CBR250R is the best choice available.
ABS sounds great, I just didnt want to spend the extra cash for it.
Everybody remember, safety comes first. Wear a helmet at the very least.
-Scott
have just bought this bike full ABS version build & ride quality is fantastic & I have had CBR 600F GPZ 500 & this little Honda brings a smile to my face every time its so light & flick able with punchy engine ...I just ride it & love it & had it over 95mph on straight run really surprised me.
Glad to hear you still like it after about a year of owning it. Good review... The CBR250R ABS seems to be a great modern 250!
I wanted to thank you for this review, it was a huge factor in me picking up the 2012 CBR 250RA for my first bike, bought it at the beginning of July, got my bike license 2 days ago and its almost due for first Oil change/ Service. Love the bike, is great for running around in the city and today took it out for a good run on the highway. Anyway.. thanks again.
Great comprehensive review. As a very experienced rider myself, I highly recommend this bike. As Moto Apex said, it's not a 600 Super Sport and it never will be. No matter what you do to it. Enjoy it for what it is.
Have fun on a light, very competent machine.
Purchased my CBR250R without ABS July 2011 just hit 7500 miles. Absolutely fantastic, no issues. Tops out at about 96mph gets 70mpg with normal highway riding but do some more in town and it will do better.
Nice bike, nice video, thanks for posting.
I went out and bought one, they really are a fun bike, certainly no slug, they can accelerate and as you say they can maintain highway speed. Cheap to maintain, easy to repair and quite economical on fuel, a good all round machine as usual from Honda. Keep the videos coming.
I have this red-bull (Non ABS) and I'm simply in love with it... Nice Vid... regards from India :)
Very informative video. I'm someone who has been out of bike riding for 12 or so years, thinking about getting back in. I was looking at both the CBR250R as well as the Rebel. Both appeal to me for different reasons. You may have swayed me to the CBR with the positive aspects of 6spd, liquid cooling, and fuel injection.
I'm looking at the NC700x (I saw your review on it) - the price for a new 2012 it under $6,000 + TTL I'm thinking of getting it I I can convince my wife ): I used to own a Yamaha SX750 Special a looooooong time ago (1978) I miss riding. In 1979 I took it on a 10,000 mile 30 day trip around the US and Canada - California to New England and then back thru Canada -- great memories. Thanks for your videos.
I've been out of town in NYC, so I'm slow in replying ...SO, thank you for your comment. I hope that you stay happy with the bike. I now have nearly 8,000 miles on the bike with no issues. It's just an excellent all around motorcycle.
I really enjoy making these videos and appreciate knowing that there helpful to new riders.
This is a good comment. I do the same thing on the expressway. Lowering my profile adds about 5mph or so. When I rise up, the speed is lost as you say. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Enjoyed the video! How are the stock tires & chain holding up after 6000 miles?
Good review! I have the same bike in black :) btw, do you have any engine rattling problems above 5k rpm?
Yes, I'm very happy with the bike--it"s just a great all around motorcycle.
Hi Mark, I service the chain about every three rides. I just like to get the grim off and get fresh chain lube on. Unlike my old bike, this one seems to hold the chain tension between 4,000 mile service intervals. I want to go a video with the dealer on certain maintenance issues--hope to get to that point soon. Thanks for commenting and watching my videos!
excellent excellent excellent video! Great review!
I have the same bike but in black. I bought it about 2 weeks ago. It's a great bike so far. I wouldn't buy a bike without ABS. Bikes are dangerous enough without them. ABS will help you in a panic stop and help prevent you from dropping your bike. I researched some bikes and although I wanted a Kawasaki Ninja, their lowest bike with ABS is is the 1000 or 10R. I wasn't about to dump $12K on an overpowered bike as a starter. This is the only sport bike anywhere near this price with ABS.
Still looks great.. How often you lube the chain and do you do you own chain adjustment or do you take it to the dealer? How often or how many miles do you go before adjusting your chain?
Mark
Great video - what did you pay for the bike and what year is it?
I have the tri-colour CBR250 and I love it!!!
Sweet Z @8:30. Makes me miss my '76 280z that was stolen. Nice bike too.
Great review. Love my CBR250 as well.
Hey when are you going to make more videos, Buddy you have some of the best motovlogs on you tube. I have watched all you videos and would love to see more. Looking forward to seeing you ride around again Have a great day.
Mark
Great! Your r accurate on the pipe mod. If u are looking to make the mod, you want to look at the power commander first to make sure the map exists for the pipe you are looking to install. I purchased a DanMoto exhaust & to date cannot find a map. I spoke with my dealer, they told me to budget about $1,000.00 (w/ labor) & I have to sign a waiver saying I take full responsibility for all fines I rec., some can be up to $2,000.00. These are fines for not meeting fed emission req not noise.
How many miles do u got on it now?
Very informative and detailed video, seems this bike just does all you need and well too. Hard to choose though when you could go for a ER6F or 390Duke or SV600.
In this Video you talk about running your bike up around the 8k rpm, just wondering if you run all your gearing up that high when cruising at lower speeds as well or just in the 5th gear situation you talk about here. Also wondering if you've noticed any negative effects of doing so. i kept mine down around 5-6 till first service/valve adjust but have been running it a little higher lately just want to make sure im not hurting the bike.
I have just noticed a noticeable slight rattle on mine at about this rpm?
I don't go by speed for shift points, I go by rpm generally I shift around 4700 to 5500 rpm with normal riding. In the manual it states the recommended shift points. I normally will cruise around town at 35 to 40mph in 5th gear, but over 40mph I will shift to 6th unless on hilly terrain. I recommend going shifting according to the manual that way you aren't putting extra stress on parts since the engine has plenty of power to give you at low rpm.
First service at 600 miles and then every 4000. As to the chain, there are lots of ideas about that including use of wax. My approach is to use Motul chain cleaner and chain lube about every three rides (which are each about 200 miles+). However, the last mechanic to work on my bike used wax, which seem to last a long time, so 500 miles seems reasonable. The mechanic before that recommended light lube like Motul, which is what I like because I tend to clean the chain often. Thanks for watching!
That ride must have been amazing.
This is my first real bike I have left bad leg I wear a leg brace been wearing it for over 30 years I have looked at bikes for the last 5 years every manufacturer, Holly to a victory never had anything I could ride always said that needed modify it I would have to think about it and so on I did not want to think about shipping I wear a bat I wear a brace and I have to think about moving up and down my foot some one day I got an email Honda saying about the CTX 700 I was a little hesitation at first I saw his bike a year ago but I kept looking for a bike I could ride so one day I stopped at the Honda dealership and I decided to go ahead with the purchase best move I have ever made this is and I'm believable machine I like how the bike just goes when you give it gas the breaking on it is very very good the bike comes to a nice break in system you don't have to be paranoid about pressing the brake handle whose bike is fast mode unbelievable machines Honda do well with this machine opened up a whole new market for them people like me and young people in women I want to ride a motorcycle without the shifting and believe me this is a real motorcycle years and years a dependability I recommend this machine to anybody who wants a ride do not be afraid of this machine it will give you so much pleasure to be out there in itself apartments it is a beautiful machine the price is right machine the ride your skills will get better and better with it go out and enjoy the ride in laughing as you go by people that have to shift maybe I'll start a TH-cam video on this machine
The bike is a 2011, the first year they made this bike. Paid $4,500 with ABS. Love the bike. Still looks new at 11000 miles/
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi Michael, I'm getting between 65 and 70 mpg at speeds of, say, 55 to 60 on the expressway or in normal driving on side streets. MPG drops when I run it flat out at 70 mph of course! But, at any speed, this bike gets great mileage.
I'm between 6.500 and 7.000 on miles and the back tire is squared off. I could ride it more, but I've ordered Pirelli Rosso II tires for the front and back. Front looks new but I have decided to not mix brands. I liked the stock tires and think I got good wear from the back. The Chain is like new. I clean and lub it often. Thanks for watching and commenting!
the 600 mile one is to check for shavings in the engine because it is brand new. They want to make sure that everything is fine with the engine before you ride it too much.
This is the State of Georgia, USA. We have beautiful mountains...shot this in a national forest.
Thanks for watching.
The first real valve check is 15,000; I'm at 12K, so it's coming soon. Kind of an expensive service. The manual may say to do it a little earlier, but the dealer says 15k is the time to do it. I did the 600; can' recall if there was a check then.
Thanks for watching!
Hey, Im in West Ga., how is your fuel economy? I currently ride a Honda PCX 150, but with a 55 mph daily commute with hills, I get between 70-75 mpg..
I'm just running at higher revs in 5th. My bike is well broken in and I think the engine can take the revs. However, until I had a few thousand miles on the bike, I'd be sure to vary the speed and not run the revs as hard. I certainly agree on being particularly easy until the first service.
There are mixed feelings among riders about ABS. I think the bike is safe without ABS, but I would recommend it. I like the added safety of combined ABS. I think it's helped me a time or two, and I can't think of any negatives. Thanks for posting and watching!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I had a question about rattle sounds before. This bike sounds so different from my first, which was a two cylinder. The single on the cbr makes a range of sounds that have taken me getting used to, but the more I ride it the more I find it breaking in and running better and better (or I just have gotten used to the sounds and running at higher rpms)!
Thank you for watching and your positive comment!
i want to buy this bike so m gonna ask you something...
Is it safe on rough riding bcs my rideing is vry vry rough
and if i drive this bike very roughly then is it impair?
About 7,800--next service at 8,000 . I put on miles pretty fast because my typical ride is 80 miles up and back from the mountains plus another 70 or so mountain riding miles.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Would you recommend the ABS for a new rider if i'm not commuting with the bike?
In India we got Continental tyres that suck.
What tyres do you get standard
I've not gotten up to that speed. How fast do get in fifth gear before going to 6th. Just interested because I'm getting more comfortable running at higher rpms and just wanted your feedback. Today in my ride I pushed the bike harder in 5th before going to 6th.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi, it's designed for street riding,so I'd have to say that you might want to consider a dual purpose bike.
Hi Tigerpaws, and thanks for watching! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thanks for watching.
I have not noticed any rattling but will check it out this weekend and post something again.
Thanks again for watching and commenting.
bro! how often u change your tyres???
What type of ear plugs do you use when riding?
is it fast enough for that class?
mine will do 96 mph at 10,000 rpms in sixth i think it would do more with a tailwind or downhill.. i think these little engines are meant to rev high id feel comfortable running it at 85 all day long. there is a vid of me topping her out on the highway on my channel
nice.........
4.53 - which place is tht and in which country
I do. I was going to buy the bike without ABS but did because the only one I could find has ABS. Now that I have it, I'm glad to have it. I believe that it increases the safety of the bike in a hard stop (emergency stop). The chance of a wheel lock-up are reduced. That's my view--others may differ and can say why. Thanks for commenting and please visit my channel hgl1001.
which year?
Mark
Thanks for your kind comment. More videos are coming soon! Please check out my channel update video. Plan to post a riding video this week. Again, thanks for watching and commenting.
I can't really say, but a little more power might be a good thing! The Honda is a great bike, but I'm sure the Ninja is too.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
It's fine without ABS but if you can afford the extra $500 I say get it.
It's awesome...
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