Honda CBR 250r ABS 11,000 Mile Review v2

This video is a detailed review of the Honda CBR 250 r with ABS after 11,000 miles of riding. Comments on tire and chain replacement are provided.

You will hear mention of a website in this video. I'm seeking to bring a rider's forum website with bike and gear reviews (and a forum) live in the next month or so. Please look out for information on my motorcycle forum.

[chaplin]

I'd just like to give a quick mention that I have a 2013, and I really enjoy riding the bike. In regards to your comment about speed, I have reached a maximum of 97 mph with no troubles; also I have no trouble maintaining a speed of 80-85 mph, not that it's very important to go at that speed. Overall, I'm pleased that I chose this model as my first bike to learn on. I recommend it to new riders.

[frankfitzpatrick]

By far the best review I have seen, finally a mature, intelligent rider ..who more than likely could afford a larger displacement, more expensive bike yet sees all the attributes of this cbr250r ..thank you ..im going down to my friends honda franchise tomorrow to test ride this model & possibly a few others ....who knows, maybe ill pull the trigger and be riding through new england this weekend ..thanks again, sincerly F . J . Fitz

[zainershad]

Great, great, great review! Superb. You answered exactly the questions I was wondering and could not find answers for! I needed to know around how high the rpm's would be be revving when going around 65-70 miles an hour, and you said going 70 would be at 8, 200 rpm, which is well below the 10, 000 redline. You even told me where the redline is! Superb, more power to you. Keep up the video's! Amazing 1080p video quality, and sound quality was great even with the wind blowing! Nice use of the mic! Highly impressed! Now i know I'm getting a cbr250! Thank You!

[ianfluker]

A fine review of a 21st Century version of Honda's CB 250RS - an excellent motorcycle which I believe wasn't sold in the US.

[marayk]

Great review video, I now have 2, 000 miles on my 2012 CBR 250R and still loving it like the day I bought it. You have one of the most inoformative channels on how you fill and to help riders get information on your reviews. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. We are planning a vacation on our bikes for 2 weeks in the middle of June maybe if your up that way we could meet have lunch and ride around the murphy blairsville area. Looking forward to more videos.
Mark and Ray

[WildeTee]

Another great review. Your 6000 Mile review was a big factor in my choosing this bike for my first and while i have nowhere near the mileage on mine as you due to short riding season and the fact that its strictly a pleasure use vehicle. But great to see that with the high mileage your still happy with the bike. Its definitely a comfortable fun one to ride.

[stbr]

I bought mine around the same time. I now have just under 14000miles and am also possibly looking at a chain and sprockets. I opted for some Bridgestone tires though with a longer tread life, so far they are proving to be a good choice. The best part of this bike is the fuel economy. I averaged 72mpg when doing 90% highway and 80mpg when doing 50% highway

[hgl]

What I am saying is that it not a touring bike that is comfortable for hours on end. This is a light bike that some would call a commuter meaning a bike designed for shorter rides. A bigger bike is less tiring to ride because the weight takes the bumps out of the road and is pushed around less by the wind. So, if you are going to ride across country day after day, you'd want a larger bike, whereas this one is a lot of fun for shorter "day rides."

[sadiqbashao]

Bought it one month ago as my first bike in 2020 I like this bike 😅😅

[marayk]

Hi NJS1Dallas the Honda CBR250R will do just fine, I am 6'2'' 230 I have a 2012 CBR250R and love it so much. It does everything just like it would for a smaller person. I enjoy riding it there are no issues with my size I have had the bike at 80 and no problems. I have had bigger bikes in my younger days and find this bike to do everything the big bikes do. This is a fun bike I am so glad I bought it and have no plans on selling it. I say go for it you will love it.

[hgl]

I think used bikes are a smart way to go and encourage it. There are a lot of good used bikes out there, and it's a good way to get what you want without breaking the bank. I like the CBR, but I want something larger too at some point.

[marayk]

As always your videos are great miss you out riding around showing all the places you ride. Where did you do this video it is beautiful you always find the best rides and places to see when you are riding. I grew up in Murphy NC not far from where you do all your videos I visit there often. When are you going to make some more riding videos? You have what it takes for motovlogging looking forward to more keep up the good work.

[felixpettinger]

I love that bike CBR 250R so much
I have CBR 150 R

[discgolfer]

ok thanks for explaining that to me ....it now makes sense.... have a great day

[johnnywishbone]

I can push my bike to 145-150 kms (about 93mph) and it holds that speed ( 9000ish rpms). You just have to anticipate hills and slopes and shift to hit the right rpm to the condition of the terrain. It is a good bike... not the best, not the worst. Just fun!

[hijackerjoy]

Well I had mine since, July 2011, and done about 45000 km now. Top speed is 165 km, a little more than a 100 miles i guess. And I still have the same sprockets and chain. And the tyres are still the same too, no problem ! But thanks for the video :-)

[hgl]

I don't think so. The Ninja is twin cylinder, and that's cool. The Ninja 300 seems really cool to me, but I have not tested it. Will when dealer has demo.

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[hgl]

You are reading my mind. Trying to work with dealer on this very thing. I will make this video and post very soon.

[E-M-Power]

Good vid, I was thinking of getting this or the ninja 250r . Ninja looks better, has more power, and slightly stiffer suspension.However, the cbr 250r have fuel injection, you can start the bike and drive away no choke crap.In addition, it has slightly better gas consumption.

[hgl]

I go for a larger bike. Cruisers are good learning bikes--like temptations than a sports bike! That said, someone recommended the V Strom on another post. I think the V Strom is a great bike. Rock solid.