The CBR250RR: Is It Worth The Price Tag?

[OneMoreFarang]

2 hours ago, papa al said:

RR is a race ready bike.

not for pussies

nor cheap charlies.

 

I agree. 

There is not a price for a 250 and then a higher price for a 400 and even higher for 1000cc.

It all depends on the details of the bike.

You pay more for a good suspension, brakes, light and many other parts independent of the engine size.

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Speed kills everyone know that, particularly youngish farang die on sportsbikes every week, you know 50+ year olds having a mid life crisis going too fast, probably like you

But if you want go fast, then better do it on a bike with great handling and brakes and not some "fast" scooter.

[RSD1]

11 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I wouldn't bother, almost every week someone dies in Pattaya riding those sports bikes 

About 60 people die in total everyday (over 20,0000 per year) on motorcycles throughout Thailand. 
 

Just last night I had a guy coming at me on his motorbike while I was driving along the same road as him. But he was driving in the wrong direction down a large, 4-lane wide, one-way city street. No helmet on him, he was also looking down at his phone, and it was dark/nighttime. Darwinism. 

[RSD1]

11 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Yeah damn exxy.

 

What about the 300R @ Bt.151k ?

Single cylinder I believe and only about 25HP. Not enough power really. 

[Celsius]

If anyone is interested.... Honda jazz coming up for sale. 2016 bought in 2017. 215k kilometers. 200,000 baht. 

[TedG]

Do you want the hunched over seating position? 

[RSD1]

3 hours ago, TedG said:

Do you want the hunched over seating position? 

No, I much prefer a sport-touring riding position. 

[Kinnock]

Pricey for an uncomfortable 250, and the sports bike position is not good for visibility in traffic.  I'd rather have a 400cc Triumph for less money and with more comfort.

[harryviking]

On 2/9/2025 at 3:04 AM, RSD1 said:

I’ve been eyeing the CBR250RR for a while now, and although I haven’t had the chance to ride one yet, it seems like a solid option for a new daily banger. It’s got a decent amount of horsepower for a small bike, which should make it nimble and more maneuverable than a bigger bike in slow-moving traffic. Plus, its power output is almost double that of the original CBR250R from 2011, which is a big improvement.

 

That said, the real question is: is it overpriced? Back when the CBR250R was released in Thailand, it was manufactured in Thailand and only around ฿100,000. Now, the latest CBR250RR is made in Malaysia and going for about ฿170,000 new. That seems like a steep price for a small, two-cylinder bike, especially when you can pick up a used CBR650F made in Thailand, with twice the cylinders and double the horsepower, in great condition with low miles for the same money.

 

So, while the CBR250RR is undoubtedly a fun and capable bike, and a good size for Thailand in general, I can’t help but wonder if it’s really worth the premium price tag when bigger, more powerful options are available for the same cost.

I bought a CBR250R in 2011 for around 125.000. I still have it and have been around Thailand multiple time with it! Never failed me once! It will never be sold.  The CBR250RR would really be something to own. As you said, nimble and more than fast enough for Thai roads! The price of 170K might seems like much, but I say its worth it. Ps. If I find a good CBR650R for that price I will take it at once!! Only seen one in that price range in all the years I have been here. The smaller 250 is much more fun!