1987 Honda CBX250 review from Canada
"Great beginner or commuter bike"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing - very solid mechanically. Except spare tires can be a little hard to find. Just requires some digging.
General comments?
I've owned the little CBX for about six months and have added 5,000km to the odometer. Wonderful bike. No problems whatsoever. Light weight and very forgiving.
I've done a couple of 300+km day trips and never once heard a complaint from the bike. Surprisingly comfortable for hours in the saddle.
As it only has 250cc, it's not going to win any drag races but has no problems maintaining highway speed (120km/h). What it lacks in top end speed, it makes up in handling. Very nimble bike.
Outstanding fuel economy (4l/100km or 65+mpg). Simple bike to operate and to maintain.
I fully recommend the CBX250. It's too bad these standard, fun and efficient bikes are few-and-far between. Are you listening Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki? Bring bikes like this back!
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| Could not ask for a better beginner bike |
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| A ton of fun to rip around on |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 39500 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha Zuma |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2008 |