2013 Demo Days

Generally first come first serve with Honda "Come Ride with Us" demo tours.
You can call to be sure.

Here is what Brampton Powersports says on there website regarding the demo rides...

http://www.bramptonpowersports.com/2013-motorcycle-demo-rides.htm

[h=2]First Come First Serve[/h]All motorcycle test rides are first come first serve. Get here early if there is something specific you would like to ride because our previous demo days provided quite a turn out!
To test ride the newset motorcycles, full gear is required; jacket, gloves, shoes, pants and of course your helmet. All conditions will be posted on a poster board that will be displayed on the day of at the demo ride. Although proper gear is difficult to enforce it goes without saying that you should dress appropriately.
[h=2]Come Ride with us![/h][h=3]All riders must fill out and sign the waiver.[/h]You must also have:

  • A valid motorcycle driver's license
    (Full motorcycle license is required for RR models)
  • D.O.T. approved helmet for protection
  • Sturdy jacket (denim or better)
  • Full-coverage gloves
  • Full-length pants (denim or better, no shorts)
  • Boots that cover your ankles
[h=2]Riding Rules[/h][h=3]All rules of the road must be followed.[/h]
  • Riders are to stay in position 30ft behind the rider immediately ahead
  • Ride in staggered formation during ride and change to single file through corners
  • No passing allowed
  • No lagging and subsequent charging ( sling-slotting)
  • All direction from lead and chase rider are to be obeyed.
  • If you are experience difficulties, stop and wait for assistance.
  • No stunting (wheelies, burnouts etc.)
 
You really need a full M. To test ride a 696, 796?? WTF
It's up to their discretion, even though it says you need an M. If I show up on my R1 they don't usually question taking out the CBR 1000, etc.

-Jamie M.
 
usually how long do you get the test ride a bike? any highway?
I've never been on any demo rides that do highway. Usually you just putt around in the group at the speed limit. I usually leave a gap so I can rip the corners then they kick me out. One time they made the whole group stop and made me get off the bike and had another guy come in a car with a guy to ride my bike, and took me back in the car to the start spot :(

-Jamie M.
 
usually how long do you get the test ride a bike? any highway?
The one in Markham was about 30 mins long I think we rode on hwy7 no 400 series though. The lead was good, I got to let the 1000rr loose just a bit ;)
 
I've never been on any demo rides that do highway. Usually you just putt around in the group at the speed limit. I usually leave a gap so I can rip the corners then they kick me out. One time they made the whole group stop and made me get off the bike and had another guy come in a car with a guy to ride my bike, and took me back in the car to the start spot :(

-Jamie M.

Dude LOL I've never heard of that happening. I thought they only do that for wheelies and stoppies.
 
250R and 600RR

It was my first demo

The leader and chaser were very friendly, each ride was quite long in my mind, about 30-35 mins, definitely more than enough lol

Many straight roads, good for surges.

Didn't sign any waiver, nor did they check my license lol

Quite chilled and free, everyone ride in own pace no pressure, definitely go again
 
I was there as well (Clarington) -- Took out both the CBR500R and the CBR600RRA. Honestly I'm a little split now between the two, as the 500 had more power than my 250 (although not really enough to justify a trade in imo), and the 600 was bloody uncomfortable compared to what I am used to. The 600 ride was also a lot shorter and largely through residential, possibly due to the fact they knew I only had a M2 (made an exception to their full M policy for me), and I'll openly admit to being a bit awkward on the bike as it was so radically different from the 250 I'm used to (and also couldn't as easily get a foot down either).

With all that said, I'll probably just keep the 250 this season and use the time to come up with a decision for next year -- as I still do like the 600 but would need a lot more seat-time to tell if I could take the SS ergonomics for day-long rides (or for commuting in traffic). Looking online, it's too bad they didn't sell the newer 2011 CBR600F here (European bike), as the ergonomics would be a lot more forgiving.
 
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I was there as well (Clarington) -- Took out both the CBR500R and the CBR600RRA. Honestly I'm a little split now between the two, as the 500 had more power than my 250 (although not really enough to justify a trade in imo), and the 600 was bloody uncomfortable compared to what I am used to. The 600 ride was also a lot shorter and largely through residential, possibly due to the fact they knew I only had a M2 (made an exception to their full M policy for me), and I'll openly admit to being a bit awkward on the bike as it was so radically different from the 250 I'm used to (and also couldn't as easily get a foot down either).

With all that said, I'll probably just keep the 250 this season and use the time to come up with a decision for next year -- as I still do like the 600 but would need a lot more seat-time to tell if I could take the SS ergonomics for day-long rides (or for commuting in traffic). Looking online, it's too bad they didn't sell the newer 2011 CBR600F here (European bike), as the ergonomics would be a lot more forgiving.

If you love the 600rr for everything except comfort, look into an LSL handle bar kit.

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Just did HD today...it was fun but we had to sit around and wait til the roads were completely dry...Only got two rides in then they called it a day.
 
If you love the 600rr for everything except comfort, look into an LSL handle bar kit.

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Hmm interesting, as much as I like the look of clip-ons vs a bar I might have to look into that...thanks

I've also done a bit of googling and I want to take the 600 out again to test further, but even clip-on risers might be enough to make it more comfortable for me (plus lets me keep the clip on look and costs less than a bar conversion like LSL).
 
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I was there as well (Clarington) -- Took out both the CBR500R and the CBR600RRA. Honestly I'm a little split now between the two, as the 500 had more power than my 250 (although not really enough to justify a trade in imo), and the 600 was bloody uncomfortable compared to what I am used to. The 600 ride was also a lot shorter and largely through residential, possibly due to the fact they knew I only had a M2 (made an exception to their full M policy for me), and I'll openly admit to being a bit awkward on the bike as it was so radically different from the 250 I'm used to (and also couldn't as easily get a foot down either).

With all that said, I'll probably just keep the 250 this season and use the time to come up with a decision for next year -- as I still do like the 600 but would need a lot more seat-time to tell if I could take the SS ergonomics for day-long rides (or for commuting in traffic). Looking online, it's too bad they didn't sell the newer 2011 CBR600F here (European bike), as the ergonomics would be a lot more forgiving.

oh i think i remember you, I saw a red cbr250 in parking lot while i was there. I took out the cbr250 at 2pm and 600RR at 3pm.

This is the first time I rode the 600RR, to my surprise it is much more comfortable than my R6. It feels more balanced in everything, bike is thinner and lighter (IMO). Compared to the 250, the clutch takes some strength to pull though, ie at the lights I need to put the bike in neutral as my fingers are too tired to hold the clutch while I wait, but on the cbr250 i can hold it all day.
 
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