Congrats on your new ride. Post up in a few weeks of riding what you think of her in general and over the 125. I went from a 600 katana to a vfr800 so I always wonder how much fun these smaller and lighter bikes would be in the twisties.
How much does it cost you in gear, the cost of the bike, upkeep/maintenance, insurance and gas for your little bike every year? Then factor in the difference in gas for the car and of course if it's worth having joint trouble later in life from the constant punishing cold and the extreme likelihood of crashing since you don't care about frost.
If you really cared about the cost you would be riding a bicycle.
Each to his own. Bike upkeep is quite minimal. I do everything myself as I do with my car. Price out parts for a car and compare to bike parts. All being equal Time is also a cost. My bike gets me to and from where I want to go in the same time frame as driving a car. A bicycle can't achieve that. The Honda cbr250 is a good bike. All I said is I hate the fact it uses premium which is an added cost of use. The 2012 cbr125 still uses regular gas. I am just sayin they should have done the same for the 250. If I wanted to buy a 250 at this present moment would premium stop me from buying no but I would be looking at other options.
Each to his own. Bike upkeep is quite minimal. I do everything myself as I do with my car. Price out parts for a car and compare to bike parts. All being equal Time is also a cost. My bike gets me to and from where I want to go in the same time frame as driving a car. A bicycle can't achieve that. The Honda cbr250 is a good bike. All I said is I hate the fact it uses premium which is an added cost of use. The 2012 cbr125 still uses regular gas. I am just sayin they should have done the same for the 250. If I wanted to buy a 250 at this present moment would premium stop me from buying no but I would be looking at other options.
Thanks everyone! Shed is 80% built due to stupid rain! Dammit!!! LoL
daiso...it was a black mb on the 427 southbound where the onramp goes towards browns line and evans...Asian guy driving the car. Sweet ride...but an SOB for pulling that move...and about the 600...I'm in no rush so I want to learn step by step, and for my needs the 250 is enough for the time being.
So far the 250 is a hoot compared to the 125...I'm only 40k in so I can post on my mileage later but I don't think I ever hit 300km/tank on the 125...we'll see how it works out!
I get about 190kms/tank in the city on my 600, close to 280kms/tank straight hwy riding. about $19 - 22 a tank. I stopped looking at the register lately, it has to be filled, I have to ride it...thats the law!
Congrats on the new bike...ride on and be safe. I like the 250's
As far as the premium fuel goes....the dealers recommend Shell Premium ONLY in all bikes as it is the only one that does not contain alcohol. My wife just picked up her new S40 on Thursday and that's what the saleman said...he does not have stocks in Shell btw...it does make sense.
+1 to that. Nevermind your engine running cleaner and lasting longer. Pay extra on premium and save down the road in maintenance.
I always put it in relative terms for something else you buy... how much do you pay for your cellphone data plan, or coffee at Tim's, or cigarettes, etc??? You're talking about a few bucks a week to keep your bike in good running order.
Congrats on the new bike...ride on and be safe. I like the 250's
As far as the premium fuel goes....the dealers recommend Shell Premium ONLY in all bikes as it is the only one that does not contain alcohol. My wife just picked up her new S40 on Thursday and that's what the saleman said...he does not have stocks in Shell btw...it does make sense.
Congrats Mimico!
It's nice to see another addition to the Ceebee brotherhood.
I really don't pay much attention to gas mileage. It's a freaking 250! But I guess there are some real pinchers out there.
Have fun!
You have to have misunderstood... I think we're in line here. They demand premium because it supposedly burns cleaner and better etc (don't you listen to the commercials?). I'm no expert but it makes sense, assuming it actually is better. Whatever is going on in the cylinders at high temps, friction, thousands of explosions per minute, you expect a cleaner "premium" fuel to cause less impingement on the cylinder walls.
All I'm saying is it's only a couple extra bucks and your choice. Spend it on premium or piss it away on your cellphone plan or whatever. You eat healthy because you think it will make you live better. But you ride a bike on the road with cagers that wouldn't mind plastering you on their hood.
And exactly how does premium gas keep your engine running cleaner and lasting longer if an engine only requires regular gas due to it's engineering constraints?
I suggest researching this before you take a shot in the dark and continue spreading fantasy rumours. Do you understand what the difference is and what it accomplishes?
I am not trying to insult you. But people keep coming up with this stuff without actually knowing anything about it and try to sell their own theories as gospel.
If I misunderstood your intent my apologies, if you were only referring to the need of a premium requirement.
I use premium gas in everything I own. When I squirt on the coals to crank up the BBQ, I do my best to grab some 94 if I can't get race fuel. I just like how it burns cleaner...the food tastes fresher - less carbony - that way.
The ol' lawnmower loves 91 like a fat kid likes ice-cream cake covered in sugar sprinkles, honey and spoonfuls of nutella. The grass actually comes out cut much nicer (in a diamond pattern) because of the extra horsepower.
I love chemistry. And technology. But that's a different song...
Well, IMHO using 91 or even 94 in a car that has been designed to take 89 is overkill. For those who are a little mechanically inclined, know that the timing of the engine where manufacturer recommends 89 octane is set specifically for 89. Since all the cars nowadays are ECU equipped and use fuel injection, the onboard ECU makes up for the difference in timing when using 91; therefore it'll still work no problem and some people might feel like their cars runs better and faster, well that's not the case. Your ECU though can be modified/programmed to take higher octane gas so you can actually benefit from it.
Im not sure if the same applies to bikes, since they have carbs and i don't know too much about motorcyle mechanics just yet. My 2 cents, use the gas that has been recommended by the manufacturer, there is a reason for it.
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