Pfft, you gotta ride that **** like you stole it man!
I definitely hit 140 a couple of times, just trying to see how quick these bikes were. I rode the CBR250R, then the VFR800, then the VFR1200, and putted around the parking lot on a CBR1000. I've got videos, I'll edit them and post it up.
The CBR250R is a decent little bike, you can't go wrong getting it as a starter. The features and tech on it are better than the Ninja. Digital speedo, ABS, FI, all are great features that are welcome on a starter bike. But I didn't feel like the FI made the fueling that much better, and I didn't really get a chance to try the ABS. Digital speedo is nice, but to be honest, you shouldn't be looking at it too often anyway.
There are 2 major pitfalls to the bike. The first is its looks, being modelled after the VFR1200. It's not the worst looking bike out there, but sorry, the Ninja looks better. But it's that single cylinder engine that really holds this bike back. Every time LoneRonin and I rode it, we'd hit that redline so quickly. You just plain run out of revs, because it has no top end. And it vibrates a LOT, and that's coming from me riding my Ninja regularly at 10k rpm. On my Ninja, you feel the vibes in your hands and feet. On the CBR, it's all over your body, kinda like a Harley! Maybe not that bad, but still.
I still say that if you're buying a starter bike, a used new-gen Ninja 250 is a better bet than the CBR250. And LoneRonin and I agree, only do that if you're under 25 and insurance is an issue for you. Otherwise, get an SV650.
The VFR800 and 1200 were awesome bikes. I think the 800 may be what I upgrade to. That white fit me so well, and that growl coming from the Two Brothers pipes was orgasmic. I could masturbate to that noise. It even has the grab handles, and the undertail pipes positioned perfectly for me to make sweet love to that bike! LOL!
Again, I'll post up the videos later.