[Webike Moto Report] The test drive Honda CBR250RR newest model

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https://japan.webike.net/HONDA/CBR250RR/

This is Motorcycle Journalist Kenny Sakawa.
The test drive this time is Honda’s new model CBR250RR.
It is a popular 250cc sports model with various state-of-the-art technologies.
What we call a super quarter.
It is a state-of-the-art motorcycle of the current 250 cc class.
A design is called speed shape.

It was designed as a motorcycle with concept that shows how great appearance it is.
Different design than before.
Every detail is made tightly.

First of all, the exterior. It is edgy design and elegant.
The LED position light will be lit with thin headlights of two upper and lower levels.
Exhaust, tank, cowl etc. is finished with a sense of high quality.
The engine is water-cooled parallel two-cylinder DOHC.
38 hp is the top in the 250cc class.
The clutch lever can be pulled lightly, the engine offer plenty of torque from low speed, so you can start easily.
It has enough power also at medium speed, and it rushes up steadily until high revolution range.
Smooth revving is like a parallel 4 cylinder engine.
It’s the most advanced engine in the 250cc class.

In addition, the riding mode was loaded from this time.
This machine has throttle by wire, electronically controlled throttle.
You can choose three kinds of riding modes, sports, sports class, and comfort.
Sports is suitable for general sports setting, sports class is for track riding, and comfort is for delicate riding such as passenger rideing and riding in rain.
I actually tried three modes, but you can see that it has a clearly different setting.
There is a clear difference that you can feel immediately even if a beginner gets on.
Chassis is also solidly made.
Although it is a steel frame, it is a truss structure unlike the other 250 classes.
It is very rigid.
The inverted fork is adopted as a front suspension, like used for a 1000cc sports class.
High rigidity aluminum swing arm, it is a solid suspension system comparable to a big bike.

Chassis, suspension, design, engine, all of them are made exceptionally.
Let’s get on the CBR250RR!
It is very light.
Friction is very little, you can push the body easily.
Suspension is well set up. It is a sporty setting with excellent damping.
The riding position is sporty attitude very naturally.
Handling is quick and there is a sense of stability even in the corner.
The brake works firmly, ABS is also attached.
It is a motorcycle that inherited the concept of the CBR series.
CBR250RR is an exceptional model without weak points.
The price is high, but it is truely worthy.

• CBR250RR (2016-)