2014 Honda CBR250R Launched In Indonesia

By Ganesh

An update for Honda's entry level performance motorcycle, the CBR 250R, in India, is long overdue. Indonesians, on the other hand, have just received the 2014 model year update for the motorcycle.

The 2014 Honda CBR 250R is more than just a facelift, as it receives significant visual changes as well as a more powerful engine.

The story continues in the next section. Click through the slides for more info.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

A side view of the 2014 Honda CBR 250R. Click on the next slide to look at the older version that's available in India, to see the changes.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

The older version of the Honda CBR 250R sold in India. You can compare it with the new CBR 250R shown in the previous and the following slides.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

A front look at the new CBR 250R shows the most visible change, which is the dual headlamp design.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

While the older model's design, including that of the headlamp, was inspired by the VFR 1200F, the new model takes its cue from the CBR 500R. These changes are thus seen in the fairings and the rear of the motorcycle.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

The chrome finished exhaust is the last visual change, which replaces the angular shaped silencer from the older model.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

As for the engine, the same 249cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit continues to power the motorcycle, but it has been tuned to produce 29.4 horsepower (an increase of 3 HP) at 9,000 rpm and 23 Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. The 6-speed gearbox has been given a new ratio to suit the modified engine.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

Lastly, the new Honda has an increased wheelbase of 1,378mm (11mm increase) and weighs 3 kg less, at 164 kg.

2014 Honda CBR 250R Launched In Indonesia

The standard 2014 Honda CBR 250R is priced at 48.95 million Indonesian Rupiah (INR 2.52 lakh), while the ABS version costs 57.95 million Indonesian Rupiah (INR 2.98 lakh).

Article Published On: Monday, May 19, 2014, 11:43 [IST]
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