Honda Launches CBR250R in India
Mumbai, March 22, 2011: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan – the world’s largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers, shall release its long awaited global Road-Sport motorcycle “CBR250R” in April, 2011. Honda’s first affordable global sports bike - CBR250R marks the Company’s entry in high performance 250cc segment in India. CBR250R will have the largest engine displacement of any vehicle produced by HMSI. Taking India to the global platform, CBR250R will be exclusively manufactured and exported worldwide from India &Thailand.
Background - Honda’s development team realized that riders now want much more and demand for 250cc models is higher than ever. Based on understanding customer needs, the goal was to create a 250cc model that can meet the bring the fun of riding to riders of all kinds, ranging from entry level riders who aspire to upgrade to seasoned riders who already have the large motorcycle experience. Thus came Honda CBR250R- the perfect companion of riding enthusiasts who desire ‘To Know the Unknown.’
Lightning Performance - The newly developed liquid-cooled 250cc 4-stroke 4-valve single-cylinder DOHC engine of CBR250R delivers excellent performance of 25 BHP and is easy to handle.
Advanced Technology - With 27 pending patented technologies, CBR250R is a bike of many technological firsts. CBR250R is world first in high performance 250cc category incorporating Combined ABS . Making CBR250R more Eco-Friendly are the electronically controlled fuel injection system PGM-FI , O sensor and catalyzer which meet Euro 3 Emission standards.
Global Styling - Inspired from Honda’s global fun bikes VFR 1200F and CBR 1000RR Fireblade, the sporty full-cowl body and distinguishing Y-shaped headlights of CBR 250R 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 of the bike are 5 spoke aluminum cast wheels, tubeless tyres, stylish rear grip and sporty split seat. Lending a futuristic effect is the brilliant blue LCD backlit instrument panel while completing the feel & sound are the elegant triangular muffler and compact exhaust system.
High on Comfort & Convenience - CBR250R’s slim and compact single-cylinder engine reduces front projection and provides abundance of comfort through telescopic front suspension with 130mm stroke and highly flexible seating position. The light and compact frame of highly rigid diamond shape in a truss structure, offers easy handling and steady control as sports model. Upping the user convenience quotient is lockable utility space under pillion seat and easy to maintain center wet air cleaner with viscous element.
CBR 250R makes its stylish debut in three stunning two-tone hues- Candy Ruby Red& Accurate Silver Metallic, Sword Silver Metallic& Accurate Silver Metallic, and Asteroid Black Metallic& Accurate Silver Metallic. Representing good value for money that exceeds the Customer’s expectation, CBR250R will be available in – Standard variant and C-ABS variant priced attractively at Rs. 1.51 lakh and Rs. 1.77 lakh respectively (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai prices).
Excerpts from Company officials - “Due to the earthquake/ tsunami in Japan and the loss of life, we are not conducting any launch event. However, in India Year 2011 marks beginning of a new Era for Honda. With new aggression, Honda Bikes has set up plans for rapid expansion to serve customers better. To meet the expectations of existing customers, our second manufacturing facility at Tapukara, Rajasthan will soon be operational from early 2nd half of 2011 taking our total production capacity to 22 lakh units in FY 2011-12.”, said Mr. Shinji Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
1800 Honda CBR250R Booked
Honda Bikes has received overpowering response for its coming soon bike CBR250R. Honda which plans to unleash the bike in April this year has already its 1800 bookings in now 1 months time. Kawasaki Bikes took close to year to sell thousand Ninja 250Rs, so Honda bikes has done differently well. You can book your Honda CBR250R at your closest dealer for Rupees. 5000/- Honda Bikes has collected Rs. 90 lakhs with the bookings of Honda CBR250 R, without having disclosed the pricing goes to how well-known the Honda company is in Indian market.
Honda CBR250R Flash Game launched
Honda Motors the arrogance owner of Honda CBR250R is to promote the bike with a Flash game. The game is equipped with music and stunts and will be available in 22 countries at the same time. As we know that the bike is going to start on in the month of April this year and the bike is running on Thailand roads and created a large hype. The company is taking booking orders in India from this month. Honda CBR250R is the most popular bike from Honda that is blessed with advanced safety system ABS. It is the world's second bike in the 250cc which is getting popularity after Kawasaki Ninja 250R in India.
But the Ninja do not have ABS feature. In terms of looks, CBR 250R is inspired from Honda VFR 1200F which is also another wonderful bike of Honda. Honda CBR 250R flash game shows its power, presentation and styling on the road. The bike is loaded with liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, single cylinder, 250cc engine. It also possesses fuel injection system (PGM-Fi type). With this engine and ABS technology, the bike has upper hand to Ninja 250R, Bajaj Pulsar 220 and Hero Honda Karizma which are sitting at the top of the Indian two-wheeler market.
The bike is ready to touch Indian roads within few weeks because the company is taking orders since January 1st, 2011; it's minimum booking price is Rs. 5000. The bike is available in two variants such as ABS and Non-ABS while the bike is available in three two-tone corpse colours combos like – Sword Silver Metallic & Accurate Silver Metallic, Candy Ruby Red & Accurate Silver Metallic, and Asteroid Black Metallic & Accurate Silver Metallic.
You need to log in to vote
The blog owner requires users to be logged in to be able to vote for this post.
Alternatively, if you do not have an account yet you can create one here.
Powered by Vote It Up