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2011 Honda CBR 250 R | Preview Video

Sam Sims
12/31/2010

2011 Honda CBR250R

The world of smaller-displacement sportbikes is going to change in 2011, as Honda releases its CBR 250 R stateside.

The lightweight CBR250R sportbike features the attractive styling of its older brothers, but is aimed at new riders.

The entry-level sportbike features an efficient 249cc, liquid-cooled single engine that has an all-new design with sophisticated four-valve DOHC cylinder head, engine counterbalancer, and fuel injection.

On the handling side, the lighweight Honda CBR250R features a diamond twin-spar steel frame plus a 37mm front fork and Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, which provide impressive handling and a comfortable ride.

The Honda CBR 250 R will also be available with ABS. Colors are Metallic Black and Red Silver. The motorcycles are expected to hit the showroom floors in Spring 2011.

Comments

I doubt that the new CBR250 will be as fast as the Kawasaki ZX250R but I guarantee it will be a very usable, reliable, and well built machine. Honda has a reputation for building very good machines which stand the test of time. I have talked to numerous people who have pre 1980 Honda motorcycles (including the Twinstar 250's) which still run fine and have never had a problem. I hope the motorcycles do well.

Now you're talkin'!!! I like the way you think.

I'm just wondering, when this comes to the states how many people will buy one, yank out that motor and drop in a CRF450 motor. Might be a whole bunch of fun!