The Honda CBR250R, CBR300R and CB300F are lightweight single-cylinder motorcycles of 249.5 to 286 cc made by Honda since 2011. The CBR250R was sold from 2011 to 2013 in all markets except Japan and Malaysia, where production continued.
Honda CBR250R at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| CBR250R | 2011–2013 in most markets |
| Displacement | 249.5 cc single |
| Intended markets | Thailand and India first, then worldwide |
| Continued after 2013 | Japan and Malaysia |
| Brakes | optional mechanical combined ABS |
| Styling | layered look derived from the VFR1200F |
| Successors for 2015 | CBR300R and CB300F |
| Successor exceptions | Japan, India and Malaysia kept the CBR250R |
| Class | lightweight sport and beginner bike |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the CBR250R, CBR300R and CB300F.
History of the Honda CBR250R
A 250 for the world
The 249.5 cc CBR250R was made from 2011 to 2013 for all Honda markets except Japan and Malaysia, where production continued after 2013. Originally intended mainly for Thailand and India, it was sold worldwide, including in Europe and North America.
Two kinds of market
In developing countries, where typical motorcycles are 125–150 cc, the CBR250R sat at the top of the sport range, with a full fairing and styling that echoed much more powerful machines. In wealthier countries it entered at the opposite end, as a budget beginner or utility bike that was practical and fuel-efficient but had limited sporting pretensions.
Design and equipment
The CBR250R closely followed the style of the VFR1200F, with its Y-shaped headlight and prominent middle cowl, a direction that debuted with the 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade and the V4 concept at Intermot. Optional mechanical combined anti-lock brakes were unusual at the price, but the bike had no slipper clutch, traction control or cornering ABS.
Larger successors
There was no 2014 CBR250R in most markets. In late 2014, for the 2015 model year, Honda added the larger CBR300R sport bike and CB300F standard bike in all markets except Japan, India and Malaysia.
Design and features
- 249.5 cc single: a practical engine for commuting and new riders.
- Full fairing: layered styling from the VFR1200F and CBR1000RR.
- Optional combined ABS: rare equipment at this price.
- Worldwide availability: sold from Thailand and India to Europe and America.
Honda CBR250R versions
- CBR250R (2011–2013): the original fully faired 250.
- CBR300R (2015): larger-displacement sport version.
- CB300F (2015): naked standard using the same family of engines.
- Japan, India and Malaysia: markets that kept the CBR250R.
The CBR250R sits between the CBR125R and the CBR600RR and shares its layered styling with the CBR1000RR. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda CBR250R, CBR300R and CB300F, English Wikipedia: model years, markets, design, equipment
