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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Found this CBR250 on ebay. Look s pretty cool.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1757995376
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i have to say i liek them

box hill motorcycles have lots always btw dodd, but maybe a bit far for you

is it a 4 stroke?

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

It sure is. 4cyl as well AFAIK.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

very cheap aswell, bh motorcycles most expensive one is 2750

so why arent there more around

it looks like a really cool bike, 120mph, 4 stroke, cheap, i could go for one of these....

any problems you know about?

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Rare so parts aint gonna be easy. Tiny - smaller than the NSR. Probably not much faster than a derestricted 125.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

but still, be a great first bike

the best part is its not a 2 stroke, i might go down to box hill and sit on a few

they look pretty cool too

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

I do like them but its just too small for me. Cramped.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

https://www.hondacbr.netfirms.com

these guys seem pleased with their's lots of info on them

im tempted

and they even have numbers where you can get parts

expensive, but not generally to hard to get goin through official people

batman · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Karma :

try www.cbr250.com for info
its an irish site(millions of the things over here!) and u should be able to find out anythin u want 2 know

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

hmm

i seriously like these bikes they are 8o) and so cheap

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Goose:
It redlines at just under 20,000rpm, makes 45hp (probably a bit less in 'real world' conditions) and weighs allmost the same as the 400. This means you would have to put *alot* of concentration into riding fast.... Miss a gear change and it'll take you 5 minuites to get back up to speed Smile

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

And they aint fricking cheap!! Especially not at Box HIll. They're rip-off merchants. You could pick up a CBR400 for around the same. And get a standing 1/4 at just over 13 secs Wink

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Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I sat on one at DK bikes. It really is small, I doubt I would attempt any long journies unless I really had to. I really like them! Although a bike that redlines at 18k RPM is not the most reliable one around

Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=15175968

1990 HONDA CBR250RR,
1990, H reg . gull arm version, new rear tyre, 12 months MOT, Tax, very fast, very good condition . £1,650. ono.

And only 38Miles from ME Laughing

the cb250 is insurance group 6 so its probably 8 ish

needs a resrictor kit though!

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I'd check with the insurers 1st. With it being a sports import it may be more than you ecpect.
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Your cheapest annual premium for policy reference 969-444-382 is:
£522.15
Your cheapest monthly policy is:
£52.21
The details of this Highway policy are as follows:
Excess £250
Driving other bikes No Cover
Free Foreign Travel 0 days
Uninsured loss recovery service Included
RAC Breakdown Ins Not Included
21 1yrs NCB

Almost same price as the CBR400. I kno9w which I'd go for.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Yeah, I found that with the ZXr's - the 400's only about £100 more than the 250.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i got 800 TPFT excess 300 from clickquote, for the MC22 which is the post 89 version

far more reasonable than the sv650 quotes i been gettin

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Try a quote for the 400 - you might be surprised.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

am i gathering from the posts from you lot that you dont think its a good one to go for?

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Not a bad bike but in a pointless position. Not a 125 but the same price as a faster meatier 400.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

If you can afford the 400 insurance then that would be the better bike to go for. If you cant then go with the 250.
If you were going to be doing any distance and your much taller than about 5'6" then Id steer clear of the cbr250, its just too cramped. Go for a zxr or a hornet or summat instead cuz theyre bigger.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

its not the same price though otherwise i wouldnt consider it

1800 for the cheapest one at boxhill

then up to 2500

over 2500 for a decent 400 in good condition private or trade

chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

https://www.qxl.com/cgi-bin/qxlhome.cgi/EN/QXL/PR/Q1015461077/_34619186

Erm why not get one of these Sad

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

If the 250 was considerably cheaper then it'd be worth a look but the bikes are the same price (400's prob a bit cheaper IME) and the insurance would only be a little more.
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