HONDA CBR 250 CC

SPECIFICATION:

2013 Honda CBR250 R / CBR 250 R ABS

Since its inception on US shores in 2011, Honda’s CBR250R has been the main competitor of the Ninja 250, the entry-level sportbike Kawasaki brought stateside back in 1986.

The CBR 250 R, available with ABS, was an immediate hit, the quarter-liter bike arriving with a 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that featured a sophisticated four-valve DOHC cylinder head and counterbalancer, and PGM-FI fuel injection, something the Ninja 250 lacks (the Kawi still has a carburetor).

Except for color options, the CBR 250 R didn’t receive any major revisions for 2012, and the same goes for 2013. The major news for the 2013 CBR250R is the additional colors – Pearl White/Blue/Red, Red and Black, and the one that everyone MotoGP fan will surely enjoy – Repsol (only available in standard model without ABS).

Also new for 2013 are black wheels (not available on the Repsol), and a new black exhaust cover.

Regarding suspension, the lightweight 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 machine gets 77 mpg, which allows over 200-miles to a tank of gas, and will be kind to the wallet. 

There are also some Honda Genuine Accessories available, including passenger seat cowl (black), carbon fiber tank pad, carbon fiber fuel lid, and outdoor cover.

2013 Honda CBR250R / CBR250R ABS Specs:

Engine:

• Type: 249.4cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
• Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55mm
• Compression ratio: 10.7:1
• Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
• Induction: PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body
• Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
• Transmission: Six-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain

Suspension:

• Front: 37mm fork; 4.65 inches travel
• Rear: Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring preload adjustability; 4.07 inches travel

Brakes:

• Front: Twin-piston caliper with single 296mm disc
• Rear: Single-caliper 220mm disc
• Optional ABS

Tires:

• Front: 110/70-17 radial
• Rear: 140/70-17 radial

Dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 53.9 inches
• Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0°
• Trail: 98.6mm (3.9 inches)
• Seat Height: 30.5 inches

Fuel:

• Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons
• Fuel Economy Estimate: 77 mpg

Curb Weight:

• 357 pounds (CBR250R) / 366 pounds (CBR250R ABS)

2012 Honda CBR250R Color Options / MSRP:

• Repsol (available on standard model only) 
• Pearl White/Blue/Red 
• Red and Black