2011 Honda CBR250R Coming to America
American Honda announced it will offer the new CBR250R which will officially be presented at the 2010 EICMA show in Milan.
The Honda CBR250R will be available in American dealerships in spring 2011 as an entry-level competitor to Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R.
“This is really an amazing machine we’re adding to Honda’s list of models for 2011,” says Bill Savino, Powersports press manager. “The CBR250R is specifically aimed at new riders, yet it’s packed full of high-tech features and offers great performance, all in a lightweight, affordable package. This new model expands another segment of the market for Honda buyers.”
The 2011 CBR250R is powered by a fuel-injected single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a six-speed transmission. The CBR250R has a claimed power output of 26hp at 8500rpm and peak torque of 17 ft-lb. at 7000rpm. The fuel tank holds 3.4 gallons.
The suspension system uses a 37mm front fork and a Pro-Link single shock at the rear with five adjustable preload settings.
Braking is provided by a 296mm disc up front and 220mm at the rear, and combined ABS will be available as an option.
According to Honda, the CBR250R has a curb weight of 359 pounds, (368 pounds with ABS).
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