250 is the new 1000, the 2011 cbr250r.

[smileyman]

Saw that too, sadly dont think it will have the appeal of the 2 stroker, but still a looker!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Saw that too, sadly dont think it will have the appeal of the 2 stroker, but still a looker!

Street legal though, and it may woo some of their center city customers who would otherwise buy a scooter

[smileyman]

Be a shame to see a bunch of squared off rear tires parked at the espresso bar.

[defector]

Just read earlier that WSBK is doing a race series similar to the Red Bull Rookie Cup, and they will be using spec 250's.

With the (relatively) large price of the Moriwaki's, it makes sense that either Kawi or now Honda would be the machine supplier.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by defector

Just read earlier that WSBK is doing a race series similar to the Red Bull Rookie Cup, and they will be using spec 250's.

With the (relatively) large price of the Moriwaki's, it makes sense that either Kawi or now Honda would be the machine supplier.

That sounds as much fun as the Harley one make series

[defector]

Originally Posted by Dave

That sounds as much fun as the Harley one make series

I believe it is for kids aged 14 to 17 yrs, to move them through the ranks of factory racing.
Edit: http://motomatters.com/news/2010/11/...es_to_riv.html

[Dave]

Originally Posted by defector

I believe it is for kids aged 14 to 17 yrs, to move them through the ranks of factory racing.
Edit: http://motomatters.com/news/2010/11/...es_to_riv.html

Interesting, I hope its a hit. The 250 class could use competition, especially in the likely future of even more expensive gas and a larger population of new riders