CBR250RR has been quite an anticipated sports bike in recent times. The Japanese two wheeler maker took the covers off the bike in Indonesia a few months ago. The stunningly designed and sharp chiselled bike was first showcased in its concept form at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.
Indian riders will be craving to get a sportsbike like this, especially considering the untapped potential in the 250cc space, but disappointingly its market entry has so far been neglected. Build on a new frame and powered by freshly developed engine, the CBR250RR has all the ingredients to become a successful handling-obsessed sportsbike in the quarter-litre class. Staying true to its concept, many of the styling and performance enhancing elements are retained. Here’s everything you need to know about the CBR250RR performance sport bike:
The long-awaited 2017 CBR250RR was launched first in Indonesia. Currently the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed the sportsbike for its home and Southeast Asian markets only. Since it can be a hit in emerging market like India, where the 200 cc plus performance bikes are largely appreciated in recent times, we can expect the launch sometime in 2018. The CBR250RR holds the distinction of being the fastest and most powerful motorcycle in 250cc segment.
If the thumping CBR250RR doesn’t make it to India, we can hope for a RC390 and R3 rival which is said to be in the pipeline. We predict a price range in the region between Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 3.5 lakh by being a CBU import.
It features Throttle-By-Wire System with Accelerator Position Sensor ensuring swift response and smoother power delivery and is claimed to hit 167.4 kmph by an Indonesian publication on its V box testing although the speedo indicated 179 kmph maximum. Added to that, the bike comes with three different riding modes, which are Comfort, Sport and Sport+. Honda Motorcycle says the CBR250RR has the design influenced by the MotoGP department and you can’t really argue with them.
Engine | 249.7 cc, PGM-FI, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, 8V, 4-Stroke |
Power, Torque and Transmission | 38.7 PS at 12,500 rpm, 23.3 Nm at 10,500 rpm and six-speed manual (one-down all-up) |
Clutch/Oil Capacity | Multi-plate wet clutch and coil spring/ 1.9 litres |
Throttle System | Throttle-By-Wire System with Accelerator Position Sensor |
Bore x Stroke/Compression Ratio | 62.0 mm x 41.4 mm/ 11.5:1 |
Suspension | Front Inverted Telescopic/Aluminium Swing Arm (5 way adjustable mono pro-link system) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 Litres |
Top Speed | 168 kmph |
Brakes (Hydraulic Disc Dual Piston front/Hydraulic Disc Single Piston rear) | 310 mm front disc/240 mm rear disc (with optional dual channel ABS) |
Battery Type | MF 12V -7Ah |
Length Width Height Wheelbase | 2,060 724 1,098 1,389 (all in mm) |
Seat Height | 790 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
Curb Mass | 168 kg with ABS 165 kg standard |
Frame Type | Truss Frame |
The 2017 CBR250RR comes available in three colors: Anchor Graymetallic, Honda Racing Red and Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic.
In terms of design, the bike features dual sharp LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, nicely sculpted fairing, and integrated LED turn indicators. The bike also sports clip on handle bars, completely digital race spec instrument cluster, massive fuel tank, split step up seats and twin barrel exhausts. The CBR250RR looks very aggressive and perfectly sits as a sports bike against its healthy rivals from Yamaha and Kawasaki.
It will compete globally against the likes of Yamaha R25 and Kawasaki Ninja 250. Honda will likely introduce a larger displacing CBR to take on KTM RC390, Yamaha R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 300.
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