I've had my 2011 CBR250R for about a year now. Traded in my 2008 Ninjette for it. Never regretted it and am looking forward to this season of riding more than any I can recall.
My 6' frame always felt cramped on the Ninja, but the CBR250R fits me like a glove. The cockpit even feels roomy. The low-end torque the single delivers makes accellerating from a stoplight a pleasure instead of a gear-gnashing chore and the transmission, clutch pull and power delivery are all smooth as silk. I can also finally see what's behind me in the mirrors instead of just my elbows. EFI, better instrumentation and not having to bring it back for a valve adjustment for 16,000 more miles is just icing on the cake.
Every time I put my CBR away after a ride I congratulate myself for finding the perfect 250 for me.
My Ninja was a nice bike too. So nice that it sold within hours of my trading it in. Hopefully the new owner will feel the same way about it as I do my Honda.
I'm sure spring can't come soon enough for either of us.
