Honda launches new sporty tri-colour in CBR 250R

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has launched the new CBR 250 sporty tri-colour in India. The 2012 variant was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo and will be available at dealerships starting early March’12. . This is in addition to the two existing dual-tone colour options – Candy Ruby Red (with Accurate Silver   Metallic)   and   Asteroid Black Metallic (with Accurate Silver Metallic).

The bike spots a liquid cooled DOHC Engine with 25 Bhp power, Unique C-ABS technology &   pro-link suspension.

 New Sporty tri-colour Pearl Heron Blue launched is manly targeted for biking enthusiasts. The design of CBR250R is inspired from Honda’s globally successful fun bikes VFR 1200F and CBR 1000RR Fireblade.

The new CBR 250R comes in two variants – Standard and C-ABS. The existing 2 tone colours are priced at  Rs.  1.44 lakhs (Standard) and Rs. 1.69 lakhs (C-ABS), while the new tri-colour option comes at Rs. 1.45 lakhs (Standard) and Rs.  1.70 lakhs (C-ABS). The standard prices remain unchanged while one has to pay only a 1000 more for the new colour option.

Official Press release

New  Delhi,  February  29,  2012: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI)  entered  the  high  performance  250cc  segment with its affordable global  sports  bike-  CBR  250R in March 2011. Since its introduction, the model has received overwhelming acceptance among customers and critics leading to become “India’s Most Awarded Motorcycle of 2011”.

To further delight customers, Honda today launched ‘Pearl Heron Blue’ – the new  stunning  tri-color  sporty option in CBR 250R. This is in addition to the two existing dual-tone colour options – Candy Ruby Red (with Accurate Silver   Metallic)   and   Asteroid Black Metallic (with Accurate Silver Metallic).

CBR   250R’s   newly   developed liquid-cooled 250cc,  4-stroke,  4-valve single-cylinder  DOHC  engine delivers 25 BHP power and 22.9 Nm torque. The model incorporates Combined Anti-lock Braking System (World first in 250cc motorcycle   category).   The electronically controlled fuel  injection technology  -  PGM-FI significantly enhance performance and fuel efficiency while O2 Sensor and Catalytic converter make CBR 250R more Eco-friendly and meet Euro 3 Emission norms.

The dynamic design of CBR250R is inspired from Honda’s globally successful fun bikes VFR 1200F and CBR 1000RR Fireblade. Its sporty full-cowl body and distinguishing Y-shaped headlights present a highly advanced design full of functional beauty.

The aerodynamic layered style fairing and cowl design enables optimal control of wind both for engine cooling and ride comfort. Upping the style quotient are 5 spoke aluminium cast wheels, tubeless tyres, stylish rear grip and sporty split seat. Lending a futuristic effect is the brilliant blue  LCD  backlit instrument panel. Completing the feel & sound are the unique pentagonal muffler and compact exhaust system.

CBR   250R’s  compact  single-cylinder  engine  reduces  front  projection, provides  comfort  through  130mm  stroke  telescopic  front suspension and highly  flexible  seating  position.  The light, compact and highly rigid diamond frame offers easy handling and steady control as sports bike. The lockable utility space and center wet air cleaner with viscous element add to user convenience.

The new CBR 250R comes in two variants – Standard and C-ABS. The existing 2 tone colours  are  priced  at  Rs.  1.44  lakhs  (Standard) and Rs. 1.69 lakhs (C-ABS),  while  the new tri-colour option comes at Rs. 1.45 lakhs (Standard) and  Rs.  1.70 lakhs (C-ABS). The new CBR 250R will be available at all Honda Exclusive Authorized Dealerships starting early March, 2012.