Honda to launch new CBR250R bike in India in April 2011
Honda to launch it’s much awaited new bike CBR250R by April 2011 in India, the bike has been developed by Honda Japan with significant involvement from Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) and Honda Thailand. Honda, one of the leading manufacturers of cars in India known for its highly refined engines is all set to enter into the Indian two wheeler sector with Honda CBR250R as its first powerful offering.
Honda CBR250R comes with Combined Anti-lock Braking System and is powered by newly developed liquid-cooled 250cc 4-stroke DOHC engine which produce 25hp with 2.3kgm of Torque. Six-speed gear box will divvy out the power, with a final chain drive. The new CBR250R build in India though some components being imported from Thailand.
2011 Honda CBR250R Specifications
Engine:
Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve DOHC single Displacement 249.4cm3
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55mm
Compression Ratio: 10.7: 1
Max. Power Output: 26PS/8,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque: 22.9Nm/7,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Fuel System:
Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore :38mm
Fuel Tank Capacity :13litres
Fuel Consumption :27km/l (WMTC mode**)
Electrical System:
Ignition System :Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starter :Electric
Battery Capacity :12V/6AH
Drive train
Clutch:Wet, multi-plate with coil springs
Clutch Operation :Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type :6-speed
Final Drive :O-ring sealed chain
Frame
Type :Diamond; steel twin-spar
Chassis
Dimensions (LxWxH) :2,030 x 709.5 x 1,127mm
Wheelbase :1,369mm
Caster Angle :25°
Trail :95mm
Seat Height :784mm
Ground Clearance:148mm
Kerb Weight:162kg, *166
Suspension
Type Front: 37mm telescopic fork, 130mm stroke
Rear: Pro-Link Monoshock damper, 104mm axle travel
Wheels
Rim Size Front: 17M/C x MT2.75
Rear: 17M/C x MT4
Tyre Size Front :110/70-17M/C ()
Rear :140/70-17M/C ()
Brakes
Type Front:296 x 4.5mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Rear :220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads