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!  

[AustinRacing]

You’re confusing yourself. Should not compare bikes of different classes. Price vs horse power vs ride situations vs etc. once you get the priority right stick to it. 250RR will be a ripper of a bike in its class. 650R is great value for a 4cyl. I nearly bought one but went for a higher performing ZX6R. 

[Polaky]

Yamaha r15 as an alternative, nice bike, or mt-09.

[Elvis Presley]

Crap bike for those with shallow wallets.

 

regards,

Elvis.

[TheFishman1]

How Thai people drive here the best thing I ever did was two weeks ago sold my big bike TIT

[RSD1]

3 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

Crap bike for those with shallow wallets.

 

regards,

Elvis.

bob, the only thing you know about motorbikes is to walk to the end of Soi 6 before the sun comes up, slip the bloke a ฿100 note and pray he gets you home on his 2-wheeled 100cc beater before mrs smith gets out the pruning shears and contemplates feeding parts of you to those noisy chickens in your backyard.

[RSD1]

4 hours ago, harryviking said:

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!  

Yep, the CBR250R from the year of the great flood is a solid, reliable bike. As long as you change the oil every 4,000 kilometers, it seems like it will run forever with little to no issues. They’re probably only worth around 20K Baht now, but as you said; never to be sold.

I have a friend with a pristine CBR650F, likely from around 2013, with fewer than 5,000 km on the clock. The bike looks brand new, he keeps it garaged, covered, and only takes it out a few times a year for short rides. He often talks about selling it since he rarely uses it, but I doubt he ever will. He keeps up with maintenance, changing the fluids and battery every couple of years, but I think he just enjoys knowing it’s there. Maybe if someone made him an irresistible offer, he’d consider it, but I have my doubts. It might seem like a waste for it to sit unused, but when someone truly loves something, practicality often takes a back seat.

[Elvis Presley]

9 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

bob, the only thing you know about motorbikes is to walk to the end of Soi 6 before the sun comes up, slip the bloke a ฿100 note and pray he gets you home on his 2-wheeled 100cc beater before mrs smith gets out the pruning shears and contemplates feeding parts of you to those noisy chickens in your backyard.

it's not my fault you can't afford a proper bike, is it?

 

regards,

Elvis.

[RSD1]

3 minutes ago, Elvis Presley said:

it's not my fault you can't afford a proper bike, is it?

 

regards,

Elvis.

I've already got 7, bits-n-bobs, how many does one need?

[Elvis Presley]

21 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

I've already got 7, 

....bicycles don't count!

 

regards,

Elvis.

 

[Ralf001]

23 hours ago, RSD1 said:

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

 

 

Ahh right you are.

 

Yeah single puts me off.

[Ralf001]

52 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

I've already got 7, bits-n-bobs, how many does one need?

 

Am up to  number 5 myself. Added a Hyabusa last month.

[RSD1]

23 hours ago, Kinnock said:

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.

I agree, except your not going to look so cool riding one of those bikes that has a design language that looks a bit like a hangover from the seventies. 

[RSD1]

6 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Am up to  number 5 myself. Added a Hyabusa last month.

The power of the Hyabusa is of course impressive. Too heavy and poor maneuverability though. I know a guy who sadly went down on his right in his own Soi. He got quite badly banged up. Lots of damage to shoulders and neck. I'm not sure if he even ran into anything. He said he wasn't going fast and I think he just somehow lost control.
 

The problem with that bike is if you go down, and it ends up on top of you, even at slow speed, it's not going to be a pretty picture. 

[RSD1]

6 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

 

Ahh right you are.

 

Yeah single puts me off.

The CBR300R that was first released in 2014 is not too dissimilar to the CBR250R that first appeared in 2011. The 300 was a replacement with only about 5 more horsepower and a bit more torque than the 250. More or less the same bike, but I think Honda decided that being able to market a 300cc bike would sell better than a 250cc bike. Truth be told, I think the 300cc bike only really has a 287cc engine. One could probably barely notice the difference between riding the 300 and the 250.