CBR250R versus Ninja 250 in the straights

dino74 · December 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM

Slow day at work and thought it was interesting.

nickjpass · December 23rd, 2011, 01:11 PM

Kawa rules. This is a repost.

alex.s · December 23rd, 2011, 01:16 PM

i love what the guy on the honda says... roughly translates to "its no use" as in the honda is not even competetive in the straights and the guy knows it. fun stuff but i hear its a little bit different in corners

nickjpass · December 23rd, 2011, 01:26 PM

"When you buy a Honda, you have a Honda." - Jeremy Clarkson

tpelle · December 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM

I presume this is a non-USA or non-UK video as the speedometer display on the Honda was indicating 147 at one point. I don't think a 250 would go 147 if you dropped it out of an airplane!

alex.s · December 23rd, 2011, 02:57 PM

its from japan

Cazper · December 23rd, 2011, 04:47 PM

Man... and I feel underpowered on the 250 at times... I could only imagine what riding the CBR 250R would feel like

Glad I'll never have to find out

NDspd · December 24th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Amen to that brother^^^ but, I love it for the agility and the inner city use I get out of it

Slono · December 25th, 2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NDspd

Amen to that brother^^^ but, I love it for the agility and the inner city use I get out of it

I agree with this statement 100%. I could do U-turns way better than my friends with SV650s.

NDspd · December 25th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Hahaha, I need to practice u turns in a parking lot a bit more. I did a couple over the summer on the road, but I kept going out too wide.

Hopmix · December 25th, 2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Man... and I feel underpowered on the 250 at times... I could only imagine what riding the CBR 250R would feel like

Glad I'll never have to find out

actually the cbr is way more torquey than the ninja. So if you feel under powered on the ninja.. the cbr feels better esp for lower rpm riding. After getting a 600 though they both feel like mopeds to me honestly. still fun in the corners though. I could care less about going straight on a 250.

LoneRonin · December 26th, 2011, 06:20 AM

proof for what we all knew....

Slono · December 26th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopmix

actually the cbr is way more torquey than the ninja. So if you feel under powered on the ninja.. the cbr feels better esp for lower rpm riding. After getting a 600 though they both feel like mopeds to me honestly. still fun in the corners though. I could care less about going straight on a 250.

It supposedly only feels torquier in the lower-mid rpms. The video shows proof of that since the ninja started pulling away after 70kms or so. The CBR was most likely ahead up until that point.

Cazper · December 26th, 2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopmix

...actually the cbr is way more torquey than the ninja. So if you feel under powered on the ninja.. the cbr feels better esp for lower rpm riding....

That would only matter if you never planned on going over 35mph. I think we can all agree you can't go many places and stay under 35 without getting run over. Thanks... but I'll stick to the Ninja 250R over the CBR 250 any day of the week and twice on Sunday

Hopmix · December 26th, 2011, 03:24 PM

Under 35? Not according to the dyno i have. I can post if you like. I think this video is with a FI version which is kicking out a bit more hp. Also you have to short shift to keep pulling. All my friends have ninja 250 and they arent pulling away from me until we get to about 70-75 mph then youll start to leave. Its about even until then But stick to your ninja. Its a great bike in the corners. No argument here.

Nemesis · December 26th, 2011, 04:10 PM

Problem with test/comparison/etc.: Too many variables - Rider skills and weight to name a couple; therefore different results.

bob706 · December 26th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Wanna know which one is the bestest?

The one that makes you smile when you ride

choneofakind · December 26th, 2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bob706

The one that makes you smile when you ride

well then i guess this pregen is leaps and bounds ahead of all ya'lls bikes!!

Boom King · December 27th, 2011, 10:13 AM

Rider Magazine did a drag race and roll-ons comparison in their May 2011 article:

Quote:

Out in the countryside, we figured a little casual drag racing would go unnoticed; luckily, that was true. Engines revving, clutches slipping, tires not spinning, we launched them three times to confirm our findings. The lowered geared Honda leapt ahead on each run, keeping a wheel in front through the first three gears before the Ninja motored past. Roll-ons came next. Opening the throttles from 60 mph in both fifth and six gears, we got the same results as the drags: the Honda lurched forward until the Kawi found its powerband and pulled ahead. The Ninja’s punch comes above 9,000 rpm, about 70 mph in sixth. The Honda is pulling 7,400 rpm at that speed and is still making power, but not enough to stay with the Kawasaki.

Hopmix · December 27th, 2011, 10:29 AM

I would say in my experience that is prolly the most accurate.

duckracer · December 29th, 2011, 06:27 PM

Isn't the Honda a single? That would limit the top end for sure.

December 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM	#1
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	CBR250R versus Ninja 250 in the straights Slow day at work and thought it was interesting. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

December 23rd, 2011, 01:11 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Kawa rules. This is a repost. __________________________________________________

December 23rd, 2011, 01:16 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i love what the guy on the honda says... roughly translates to "its no use" as in the honda is not even competetive in the straights and the guy knows it. fun stuff but i hear its a little bit different in corners __________________________________________________

December 23rd, 2011, 01:26 PM	#4
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	"When you buy a Honda, you have a Honda." - Jeremy Clarkson __________________________________________________

December 23rd, 2011, 02:57 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	its from japan __________________________________________________

December 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM	#5
tpelle ninjette.org member Name: Tom Location: Kentucky Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 13	I presume this is a non-USA or non-UK video as the speedometer display on the Honda was indicating 147 at one point. I don't think a 250 would go 147 if you dropped it out of an airplane!

December 23rd, 2011, 04:47 PM	#7
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Man... and I feel underpowered on the 250 at times... I could only imagine what riding the CBR 250R would feel like Glad I'll never have to find out __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

December 24th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#8
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Amen to that brother^^^ but, I love it for the agility and the inner city use I get out of it

December 25th, 2011, 06:56 PM	#10
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Hahaha, I need to practice u turns in a parking lot a bit more. I did a couple over the summer on the road, but I kept going out too wide.

December 26th, 2011, 06:20 AM	#12
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	proof for what we all knew....

December 26th, 2011, 03:24 PM	#15
Hopmix ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Atlanta GA. Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 11 CBR250R Posts: 99	Under 35? Not according to the dyno i have. I can post if you like. I think this video is with a FI version which is kicking out a bit more hp. Also you have to short shift to keep pulling. All my friends have ninja 250 and they arent pulling away from me until we get to about 70-75 mph then youll start to leave. Its about even until then But stick to your ninja. Its a great bike in the corners. No argument here.

December 26th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#16
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Problem with test/comparison/etc.: Too many variables - Rider skills and weight to name a couple; therefore different results. __________________________________________________

December 26th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#17
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Wanna know which one is the bestest? The one that makes you smile when you ride __________________________________________________ http://sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/

December 27th, 2011, 10:29 AM	#20
Hopmix ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Atlanta GA. Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 11 CBR250R Posts: 99	I would say in my experience that is prolly the most accurate.

December 29th, 2011, 06:27 PM	#21
duckracer ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Ofallon, Mo Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1098 and 04 Ninja 250 race bikes Posts: 60	Isn't the Honda a single? That would limit the top end for sure.

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