2011 Honda CBR250 for wife

[RodneyBR]

My wife has a dual sport TW200 now and it was great to start on, but she's really to upgrade. She's tiny and wants something lightweight, narrow, fun but not to powerful and looks great, so I'm thinking either a Ninja 250R or CBR250.

I'm learning towards the 2011 CBR250 because it's redesigned for 2011, is fuel injected and cheaper (buying new) than the Ninja 250R.

The only question that remains is, which color (I'm thinking black for better resale): http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cbr250r

[jeffjones]

Black definitely looks better IMO

[GreyGhost]

I vote Black. Personally I would pick a Ninja over the CBR but the CBR has ABS which is a huge advantage on the streets.

[killerkeith]

I'm thinking a 2008 Ninja 250 and saving $3000. FWIW I rode into work this morning at -2C and she fired up no problem with the choke on. 1-2 minutes of warm up and she was ready to ride. Save your pennies.

[2live&ride]

After going through the following thread, the 250R gets my vote...
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...ht=cbr250+250r

[UJelly]

Rode both ninja 250 (took it for a quick spin) + Honda 250 and I'll give you both opinions:

Ninja 250:
- Better top end speed
- Nimble
- Fun
- Carb'd.

Honda 250:
- ABS (option of having it)
- F.I
- I find that the Honda takes off more quickly in 1st then the Ninja
- Fun
- Nimble
- Less top end speed compared to the Ninja

Get the honda 250 and get it in black so your wife doesn't have the same color as mine. lawl.

[Gummiente]

This thread is worthless without pics of your wife sitting on the black one and the red one. How the heck are we supposed to determine which one looks better without the eye candy present? Hmm?

[RodneyBR]

Nice. Can you PM me where you bought yours and how much it was. Thx.

Rode both ninja 250 (took it for a quick spin) + Honda 250 and I'll give you both opinions:

Ninja 250:
- Better top end speed
- Nimble
- Fun
- Carb'd.

Honda 250:
- ABS (option of having it)
- F.I
- I find that the Honda takes off more quickly in 1st then the Ninja
- Fun
- Nimble
- Less top end speed compared to the Ninja

Get the honda 250 and get it in black so your wife doesn't have the same color as mine. lawl.

[RodneyBR]

Rodney, have you seen this link?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ330489844

Yea, contacted this person. Wants 4400 for each.

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[2live&ride]

Yea, contacted this person. Wants 4400 for each.

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I don't get it, the ad. says he wants 4000$ each.

[RodneyBR]

Another review of the CBR250....

[HorizonXP]

I've ridden the Honda and Ninja, and I have to say, the Ninja's better, even if you disregard cost.

The only appealing attribute of the Honda is the option for ABS. Otherwise, it's top-end speed is not great, and it doesn't have as much "get up and go" as the Ninja. First gear on the Honda is sub-50 km/h. It's ~60 km/h on the Ninja. This has an impact when you're riding street, as you're "supposed to" stay in the same gear through the intersection. On the Honda, you'll be looking for 2nd gear earlier in the intersection than you would on the Ninja. The Honda also seems to vibe more than the Ninja, if that were even possible!

Congrats on the pickup anyway, they're both great bikes. I just know that in a few years, when I've decided that a big litre bike is too much, I'll be back on the Ninja that started it all for me.

[RodneyBR]

I don't get it, the ad. says he wants 4000$ each.

He must have changed it since.

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[RodneyBR]

I hope so . Half the fun is trying new bikes out! I love the look of it, and the yellow. Wonder if it will be at the bike show?

True, it might be hun.

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