Honda CBR250RR (2017)
The Honda CBR250RR is a CBR series 250 cc (15 cu in) twin-cylinder sport bike made by Astra Honda Motor, a subsidiary of Honda in Indonesia.[8] It was unveiled in July 2016 in Jakarta.[9] Production was started in November of the same year for the 2017 model year.[10] It is the first CBR motorcycle to have a twin-cylinder engine on RR moniker. It is also the smallest Honda motorcycle to wear a CBR-RR badge. Previously, Honda also used the "CBR250RR" name for their four-cylinder sport bike sold between 1990 and 1996. The bike is officially sold in Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, and Malaysia.[11][12]
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Manufacturer | Honda |
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Production | November 2016 – present |
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Class | Sport bike[1] |
Engine | 249.7 cc (15.24 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
Bore / stroke | 62.0 mm × 41.4 mm (2.4 in × 1.6 in) |
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Top speed | 179 km/h (111 mph)[2] |
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Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh, chain final drive |
Frame type | Steel truss frame |
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Tires |
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Rake, trail | 24°30´, 92 mm (3.6 in)[6] |
Wheelbase | 1,389 mm (54.7 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,060 mm (81.1 in) W: 724 mm (28.5 in) H: 1,098 mm (43.2 in) |
Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 in) |
Weight | (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 US gal) |
Fuel consumption | 24 km/L (68 mpg‑imp; 56 mpg‑US)[7] |
According to Honda, the CBR250RR has technologies derived from the RC213V MotoGP bike, including throttle-by-wire technology, three riding modes, and a more compact engine design than its competitors.[13]
Concept model
The basis for the CBR250RR was Honda's Light Weight Super Sports Concept that was shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept bike had a parallel-twin engine that redlined at 14,000 rpm. Honda said that, "attention to detail in functional components give the Light Weight Super Sports Concept a quality beyond its class, indicating the design direction of Honda's next generation lightweight super sports models."[14]
2020 update

The CBR250RR received its first update in July 2020, which included assist and slipper clutch as standard equipment. The engine is revamped within the internal parts. The compression ratio is increased by changing the piston shape, using smaller diameter balancer shaft to further increase maximum engine rotation speed in order to minimize friction loss, optimization of valve spring load, thorough reduction of friction by adding a notch at the lower end of cylinder to reduce pumping loss in the engine, addition of tin plating to the piston ring groove, adoption of high strength carburized connecting rod, optimization of the ignition timing, intake system parts, and changes to the internal structure of the muffler. This update increases the power and torque figures to 30 kW (40.2 hp; 40.8 PS) and 25 N⋅m (18 lbf⋅ft). The riding mode is also optimized to each parameter setting value. The friction of the front inverted fork is reduced and the damping force is optimized to improve handling. The quickshifter became available as an option, except for Indonesian SP model where it became standard.[5][15]
2022 update
The CBR250RR received its second update in September 2022.[16]
Racing
As of 2017, the CBR250RR has participated in Asia Road Racing Championship at Asia Production 250cc (AP250) class. The bike produces more than 40 hp (30 kW) and weighs 135 kg (298 lb).[17] It won the championship in its debut season as well as the following year.[18] The CBR250RR has also been raced in the Indonesian Indospeed Race Series championship and Malaysia Superbike Championship.
Performance
Some performance tests listed here were conducted by Otomotif tabloid from Indonesia in December 2016.[7]
Parameter | Time |
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0–60 km/h (37 mph) | 2.8 s |
0–80 km/h (50 mph) | 4.2 s |
0–100 km/h (62 mph) | 6.2 s |
0–100 m (328 ft) | 6.1 s @ 98.6 km/h (61.3 mph) |
0–201 m (1⁄8 mi) | 9.3 s @ 122.3 km/h (76.0 mph) |
0–402 m (1⁄4 mi) | 14.7 s @ 144 km/h (89 mph) |
Top speed (on speedometer) | 179 km/h (111 mph) |
Top speed (Racelogic) | 167.4 km/h (104 mph) |
Fuel consumption | 24 km/L (68 mpg‑imp; 56 mpg‑US) |


References
- MacDonald, Sean (July 25, 2016). "The 2017 Honda CBR250RR Is Here And It's Beautiful". Cycle World. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- "Nih Top Speed All New Honda CBR250RR, Masih Bisa Lebih Kencang Kalau..." Otomotifnet.com. 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- "Plus Minus All New Honda CBR250RR". Beritasatu.com. December 9, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- "ZX-25R対抗で2気筒最強の41ps! 2020年ホンダCBR250RRは馬力アップ&クイックシフター | WEBヤングマシン|最新バイク情報".
- "Power dan Torsi CBR250RR Dari Tes MOTOR Plus". Motorplus-online.com. 2016-11-20. Archived from the original on 2016-11-26. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
- "新型の軽二輪スーパースポーツモデル「Cbr250Rr」を発売".
- https://otomotifnet.gridoto.com/read/02186983/data-lengkap-test-ride-all-new-honda-cbr250rr-buat-harian-ala-otomotif?page=all
- Contractor, Sameer (2016-07-25), "2017 Honda CBR250RR Makes Global Debut in Indonesia", News18.com, retrieved 2016-07-25
- "Honda Mulai Bangkit, Ini Dia CBR250RR". Kompas.com. 2016-07-25. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- MacDonald, Sean (July 25, 2016). "The 2017 Honda CBR250RR Is Here And It's Beautiful". Cycle World. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- https://paultan.org/2019/03/27/2019-honda-cbr250rr-now-in-thailand-at-rm32000/
- https://paultan.org/2020/12/18/2021-honda-cbr250rr-malaysian-launch-rm25999/
- "Honda CBR250RR Dijejali Teknologi MotoGP, Wah Cucu RC213V?". Mesinbalap.com. 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- "Tokyo Motor Show: Honda "Light Weight Super Sports" Concept Shows Off a 14,000 RPM Redline". Asphalt and Rubber. 2015-10-28. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- "Honda CBR250RR SP Quick Shifter Meluncur, Harga Rp 76,7 Juta". 24 July 2020.
- Pradana, Muhammad Rizqi (2022-09-19). Zulfikar, Muhammad Ermiel (ed.). "Honda New CBR250RR Resmi Meluncur, Ternyata Kenaikan Harganya Lumayan Ketimbang Pendahulu" [New Honda CBR250RR Officially Launched with Reasonable Price Hike]. GridOto (in Indonesian). Indonesia: Kompas Gramedia. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- "Modifikasi Honda CBR250RR Versi ARRC, Targetnya Lebihi 200 Km/Jam".
- "Ahwin Takes First Win as Rheza Seals AP250 Title – Asia Road Racing Championship". 14 October 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
External links

- Official website (Japan)
- Official website (Indonesia)