The CBR 250 R has always been a motorcycle which is an all-rounder taking into consideration that this is a motorcycle which is positioned as a sports tourer with its approach .The riding is not that committed and very much comfortable such that it gives you the feel of a super sport and while being practical enough such that you can carry a pillion and make him or her be quite comfortable.
Now for the year 2018 the motorcycle gets all new graphics which truly announces the arrival of a true legend, with the major coming in the full LED headlamp which really lits the road at night and give a stand out appeal during the day. The instrument cluster remains the same which is an analogue tachometer which sadly misses out on a gear position indicator infact I would have loves it if the instrument cluster of the Xblade was carried over.
Coming to the heart of the matter which is the engine. Now this engine produces 25.6 Ps and 22Nm of torque coupled with a 6 speed.
this engine packs a lot of technology which is far ahead of its rivals firstly Programmed fuel injection system well known as PGM FI. Dual Overhead cam which helps in better control of valves at higher RPM, Liquid cooling for better heat management.
Well before we set off its time to thank our affiliated dealer Manguirish Honda if you wish to buy do visit them the location is in the description.
Its time to get riding see whether the new bike live up to name of the Legend.
The riding this motorcycle the first thing that comes to you has be the refined levels the engine is supremely refined for a single cylinder 200cc.
gear started off clunky in the morning but riding it over the day it has smoothen by a large amount.
The suspension setup very good which blends comfort handling very well. The fact the pro-link monoshock balancing the weight of the bike like no other mono shock coupled with the twin spar frame offers excellent feedback.
Ride this motorcycle all day long at 100 kmph and it will never feel exhausted.
Slap on some good tyres and you can take this motorcycle to the track as well. with the exhaust sounding very sport past 400 rpm which is where the engine come to life.
riding motorcycle with good mid range one thing but nothing beats the mid range power and torque which is delivered very linearly and there is even top end rush in the as close to the redline.
As fast at this bike goes it also stops that fast the dual channel ABS takes absolute control of the bike and giving you immense stop power.
Now with all this power rush this bike is very much practical with not over heating issue what so ever in traffic.
Also touring with this bikes also makes a lot of sense because of the comfort and the riding posture and tank of 13 ltrs coupled with a mileage of nearly 38 kmpl giving you a tank range of almost 500 kms.
well no bike is perfect Some changes I would love to this motorcycle has to the design even with the 2018 paint scheme the design has started to show its age another thing would be the addition of slipper would also be a nice touch At the end of the day this motorcycle at an EX Showroom price of 1.96 lakh for this motorcycle might feel a bit over priced but it make a lot of sense when you see the service cost.
The maintenance cost is least among all other sport bikes.
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