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Looks at the bike, signs the cert with a pen, hands it over to you and says "that'll be 80 bucks".

What a bunch of monkey business.

Re: Jelly Bean is here Apple will regain some of that lost market share back with next quarter results. It was stagnant for the past couple of quarters because people were just waiting for the iPhone 5. In the US, it's already taken back the market lead. Plus China, the largest mobile market...

Exactly, and it depends on the type of job. Anyone looking to do long distance touring or everyday highway commuting is not going to look primarily at a small displacement bike. The CBR250R is not intended to be a long distance tourer; it's more of an urban commuter and for back country...

Kawasaki had the EX500, which effectively got replaced by the 650. They could reintroduce a 500 but not only would it compete against Honda's 500 but also their own 650. Honda could take a segmentation strategy for each market but as pointed out by the CBR250R, they're taking a more mass...

Honda's product strategy is to make their bikes successful globally. They did that with the CBR250R by marketing it as, and I'm paraphrasing, "a quarter litre for the world". The CBR500 is a natural step up from the CBR250R. In countries with tiered licensing requirements such as in the EU...

Looking nice. Don't forget to take out the battery or hook it up to a tender or else you might wonder why the bike won't start in the spring.

Unfortunately this rumor has been recycled over and over on the internet for years after a Japanese magazine photoshopped bits and pieces of an R6 and R1 together and called it the R4. It was their mock-up of what they thought a 250cc inline 4 from Yamaha might look like. If Yamaha does indeed...

The same Apple where all it's factory workers in China walked off the job to dispute increased quality standards but without receiving adequate training. Training costs time and money. It's not unheard of to find cases where Chinese management makes promises of quality assurance but skimps out...

I'm not saying it's a total POS but please don't compare it to machines made in Japan. The Chinese approach to quality management is quite different than the approach Japan took post WWII. China recognizes that it's competitive advantage is cheap production and labour costs, and not...

Great Chinese made quality.

I don't expect Honda dealers to budge much if at all on these new models. Did you get a chance to snap some pics? How was the fit and finish?

Just be aware that these JDM bikes are generally considered for enthusiasts. You'll have to be committed to spending lots more wrench time and be able to source rare parts from overseas. I wouldn't recommend one if it's going to be your main commuter or perhaps if it's going to be your very...

Did you also see a picture where it looked like it was photo shopped from bits and pieces of an R6 and R1?

In and around the GTA, for the most part you can get around fine on all seasons if you take it easy for normal driving. Where winter tires really prove their worth over all seasons is in emergency stopping, something you cannot foresee or control. I remember one winter driving on the 410...

Congrats man. How much did you end up paying? Join a dedicated Ninja 250 forum and your questions will be answered and more. Lots of information on those sites on how to do basic maintenance items such as oil changes, coolant flush, etc. I'd recommend a full fluid change in the spring...

Just make sure to clean off the WD40 with some car wash after. It's partly oil based so if left on, it will actually tend to attract dirt and grime after awhile.

Michelin Pilot Activ are another option available in stock size. Sport Demons are the most grippy out of the ones offered in stock sizes. Great for track and twisties but as a commuter tire, they will wear down quicker than the rest. Depends on what you want out of your tires...

Try WD40. It works as a degreaser and I think it will be safe enough for the paint on your plate. Just test it on a small spot to be sure first.

I think you've got the right idea about going for a used Ninja 250. The new 300 looks like a nice and better all around bike but as a beginner I don't recommend spending the money to go new. Aside from all the stupid dealer fees, possibility of dropping a new bike, you also lose a good chunk...