Both of these four-stroke models were sluggish and poorly suspended when compared to the 2-stroke ATC250R, which borrowed heavily from the Honda CR250R motocross line. While ATC racing was in its infancy, racers had to rely on Honda's ATC110 and ATC185 models on the racetrack. The introduction of the 1981 ATC250R marked a milestone in off-road history, as it was the first two-stroke ATC designed specifically for racing. Dual disc brakes were used on all model years, with the exception of the 1981, which used a front disc and a rear drum. All model years also used a gear-driven counter-balancer to reduce engine vibration. 1981–1982 models offered 6.7 inches of front suspension travel and 4.3 inches in the rear, 1983–1984 offered 8.7 inches in front and 8.1 inches rear, while post-1985 Models allowed 9.8 inches of travel. All model years were fully suspended and adjustable, using air-assisted front forks and a single, remote reservoir gas-charged rear shock. Cited at the first high performance ATC introduced, production began with an air-cooled, 248 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, but would see a liquid-cooled, 246 cc engine by 1985. The ATC250R is a high-performance, three-wheeled ATV produced by Honda from 1981 to 1986. 246 cc (15.0 cu in) liquid-cooled two-stroke singleĦ-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch Overall I'm a happy man and I think that my purchase will see me through many years of happy motorcycling. I can only hope this will go as the engine beds in and no doubt the first service will nip things up a bit. I'm noticing a bit of vibration through the handlebars but I gather others have experienced a similar thing. The six speed gearbox is well spaced and acceleration is smooth and consistent throughout. It is a really smart looker (I bought the tri colour version) and the build quality is spot on. Riding position is good and there's more protection from the screen and fairing than I expected. However, once warmed up the motor is eager and pulls strongly in all gears. Obviously, as it's new, the engine is still tight and I'm giving it about 300 miles at a steady pace to help break it in. I've only had the bike for 10 days, however the difference between this and the Varadero is enormous. Very little in the 250 market, however, having always been a Honda man I gravitated towards the CBR. Whilst it was a great machine, it just didn't have enough power on the open road - especially when overtaking - so I decided to change. Bought a second hand 125 Varadero in beautiful condition and thought it would be enough. I returned to biking in June 2011 after a 25 year gap. With hindsight i would still buy this bike because it looks good, runs well, is cheap to own and service and has made me a better rider than the larger capacity bikes i've owned but above all is such a fun bike to ride. the buttons on the dash require excessive pressing to operate.the other down side is that i find the bike tiring on motorway journeys over 2 hours (more than other bikes i've owned) the exhaust is prone to rusting and the stand and key barrel need regular oiling to prevent the seizing up. The 8000 mile service interval reduces the overall running costs but i do have issue with build quality on this motorcycle. this is my 6th bike (i've had 600cc Sports bikes and 750cc cruisers) The cbr 250r is my favourite bike to date. the best thing about this bike is the handling, it's so sweet, easy to throw about and holds it's line. easily sit at legal speed limits and can go faster. Starts every time, returns 72 mpg thrashed everywhere. Nice thing about the rev gauge in top gear is as follows,4k rpm is 40mph, 5k 50mph, 6k rpm is 60mph, 7k 70mph and so on. She'll do nigh on 80 mpg, even when pushed a little. It can feel a bit like sitting on top of it rather than in it.Ĭouple of really annoying things, fuel tank baffles make it impossible to fill up at full flow from the pump and locks out the fuel delivery continuously, next thing side stand it awkwardly got to between gear lever and footpeg, with motorcycle boots on this a pain in the behind. Also if you like a bike with a tank that makes you feel locked in and also fairings like that, this is not the bike for you. Seat is comfortable and I don't understand those who say it's not, but the vibration is a lot worse then the seat, it's at around 7k rpm. Sometime the ABS can be a little intrusive, but this makes it a safe bet for anyone that's not confident on the road entirely. Great step up from a 125, well crafted and forgiving engine and suspension, lets you make mistake and correct mid-corner and stay on the black stuff.
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