New 2011 CBR250R???
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New 2011 CBR250R???
So i was on hondas website today and it says that there is a new cbr250r on the 2011 model run but its the vfr pic and cc's and its a broken link. anyone know if they are finally bringing some competition to the ninja?
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Interesting for sure. I'm willing to bet if Honda finally die this then the 250 competition is going to go crazy. The Kawasaki 250 outsells all other Kawasaki's. The new ones are nice. Look just like a 600. I'll be interested in what the price will be as well
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Honda has been making 250's all along, they just haven't brought any over here. So its not really a new market for them, they've always been there. For whatever reason, they have chosen to not sell them here. I think it boils down to how much money they can make per unit. If the 250 is kawasaki's best selling unit, it doesn't mean its their most profitable. They could be barely getting out of the red with it but still make it just because no one else does. Bring in competition and the market gets smaller. I don't know that the market is big enough for Honda to bring any over.
The reason the small cc's bikes sell so well over seas is most of the roads don't allow for high speeds. and most bikes overseas are purchased as a main vehicle, not just a hobby like most of us here. They can sell a ton of 250 and 125's there, which I think will remain their main goal.
however, it would be cool to see some more options in the small cc market.
The reason the small cc's bikes sell so well over seas is most of the roads don't allow for high speeds. and most bikes overseas are purchased as a main vehicle, not just a hobby like most of us here. They can sell a ton of 250 and 125's there, which I think will remain their main goal.
however, it would be cool to see some more options in the small cc market.
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Honda has been making 250's all along, they just haven't brought any over here. So its not really a new market for them, they've always been there. For whatever reason, they have chosen to not sell them here. I think it boils down to how much money they can make per unit. If the 250 is kawasaki's best selling unit, it doesn't mean its their most profitable. They could be barely getting out of the red with it but still make it just because no one else does. Bring in competition and the market gets smaller. I don't know that the market is big enough for Honda to bring any over.
The reason the small cc's bikes sell so well over seas is most of the roads don't allow for high speeds. and most bikes overseas are purchased as a main vehicle, not just a hobby like most of us here. They can sell a ton of 250 and 125's there, which I think will remain their main goal.
however, it would be cool to see some more options in the small cc market.
The reason the small cc's bikes sell so well over seas is most of the roads don't allow for high speeds. and most bikes overseas are purchased as a main vehicle, not just a hobby like most of us here. They can sell a ton of 250 and 125's there, which I think will remain their main goal.
however, it would be cool to see some more options in the small cc market.
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huh. headlight styling reminds me of the vfr. and i see what you mean by honda showing the 250 in the flash menu on their website...
i really like the kawi 250; wouldn't mind one of my own to play with.
i really like the kawi 250; wouldn't mind one of my own to play with.
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If I had the spare cash, I might be tempted to pick up a 250cc Honda for commuting to work. I'd keep the F4i for the weekends / track days.
There are days when I feel the F4i's power is going to waste on the ride to / from work on the streets. Feels like I've hamstrung Ororo. And that's when the silly thoughts start creeping into my head. And the throttle starts whispering "Twist me.... Just a quick little twist"
For riding back and forth to work, a 250 would be great. And I could push it harder in the street turns than the F4i, keeping something of an edge on my skills for the weekends.
There are days when I feel the F4i's power is going to waste on the ride to / from work on the streets. Feels like I've hamstrung Ororo. And that's when the silly thoughts start creeping into my head. And the throttle starts whispering "Twist me.... Just a quick little twist"
For riding back and forth to work, a 250 would be great. And I could push it harder in the street turns than the F4i, keeping something of an edge on my skills for the weekends.