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Positive vs Negative89%11%0%Read moreCompareWrite a review Mileage ?36,250 kmBuild Quality5.0Value for Money4.5Cleaning & Maintenance ?4.0Noise Level4.0Braking3.5Acceleration / Power3.5Gear Shifting4.0Suspension5.0Fuel Efficiency4.0Comfort4.5Handling5.0

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I love it! – Bought 2000 for 17 year old son nearly triggering divorce with his mother. Took it over when he moved up to a Suzi SV650S. I’m now old and a bit doddery but I still enjoy the Honda. Perfect for cruising into Sydney on bus lanes and posing with my mates at cafes. Show details

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Flynn J. 5yVoteMore

Awesome bike – Picked up a 1978 Honda cb250t, as my first bike at 16, great little bike, high revving for a short stroke twin, brakes don't work good but that's to be as expected from something this age, all the heads turn, tho normally it's older people who used to have one, great looking bike, handpained, done proper for a learner it gets up and goes, but only… Read more

downside is top speed, 100 is pushing it a bit, so if your gonna do that kind of speed, better to get the N model with a 6 speed box, the seat is so comfy you can ride hours on it and you'll be sitting on clouds, got a 14 litre fuel tank, it does use a bit past 80kph but still alot cheaper then a car, parts are easy to come by but parts only in UK mainly so you have to be prepared to pay shipping, it made me feel confident riding these bikes, if you do drop it tho, you will need two people lol, but it corners very nice with very thin tyres, just make sure to keep it easy during the rain, has Speedo and tacho, oil pressure light, netural light, highbeam light and indicator light, overall a great bike and will never sell.

Edo 3 posts 6yVoteMore

Friendly – 1999 80 000 kms. Bought it when it had 30 000 kms Simple easy still running and registered will sell soon without rego Liked the rich red colour. Will miss it Reminded me of older english bikes. Good friend

Cruising49 NSW 11 posts 7yVoteMore

Excellent Leaner and Commuter Bike – Purchased this retro bike (2005 model) seven years ago for my daughter to commute to work. Low seat height inspires confidence for riding in busy traffic and good ergonomics make it comfortable. Being a Honda it has been completely reliable and now has travelled a total of 12,000 km . Have no plans to sell it and often receive compliments about its classic look. Show details

Chris P SA 47 posts 8yVoteMore

Classic Honda Icon – This bike is iconic. Both pistons combust simultaneously. The sit and beg position makes you feel like a kid on your first push bike. You can ride it all day. It's underpowered but it's built to cost you nothing and run forever. It's economical, comfortable and bulletproof. It doesn't eat chains or tyres like a GN 250 does. It's as comfortable as… Read more

a cruiser. Front end and braking is average because performance is average. Starts first time every time. Anyone can ride it. Personally think it was better than the Honda ''dream'' but I'm just an old nostalgic person. .

Vincent Alvarez 8 posts 8yVoteMore

Perfect Learner Bike – Bought this soon after my learners test. This bike also brought me into my P's. My first bike I bought. Perfect to the newbies, first timers and learners. Also a perfect commuter for those who travel to the city for work or uni like I did. I owned it for 6 months, but in saying that I had no issues during those 6 months. Probably wouldn't… Read more

recommend riding this on the freeway. But I know it is capable, just not capable of doing great overtakes.

Carrick 9 posts 11yVoteMore

A classic – Bought an old 1999 one and still works very well. A product of high quality and easy to repair. Cheers

CB 250 Great 4 posts 13yVoteMore

Honda CB 250 – I own a 1996 Honda CB 250 and found the bike to be excellent in handling and comfort. Top speed is not too high but have checked it out on freeway going up hill and at 110 km/h the bike had still plenty left. Engine is very good. Only very minor criticism is the gear ratio. Top gear stretches a bit too much. Almost needs extra gear. Give the bike 9 out of 10. Ride quality

SST 13yVote (3)More

Good – I had a private instructor teach me how to ride a bike, he had both a VTR 250 and a CB250. I liked both, and intended to buy a VTR 250 when I got my L's. However, being rather tiny (yes, I am a girl), I was edging towards the CB250. I always felt more comfortable on the CB250 and ended up, after much pros and cons debating, buying a 2005 CB250… Read more ·  1

from a dealership.

I wanted the brand new, shiny VTR because it looked and rode brilliantly, however I decided to go for a bike that was forgiving and with a low enough seat height that I could get my feet flat on one side at stop. Not to mention second-hand, and loved previously. It doesn't go like the clappers, but I didn't want a bike for that intention. So far I have rode about 150km (I've only had it for 3 weeks), and I really adore it.

Once it is up and going, it is smooth and clean. Gear changes are a breeze and it keeps up with traffic. I have no problems pushing it around and it is so simple to figure out mechanically.

It may not be as sexy as a Hyosung 650, or Kawasaki Ninja 250R with all the faring, and not as aesthetically pleasing to some, but you will fall in love with it.

Also, I have been looking for a bike for a while, and have some advice for the new bike rider;

1) Buy a bike YOU want, not a bike the dealer/friend/partner wants you to have.

2) Ask every question, even if you think it is silly, and be prepared to walk away if you are not satisfied with the response.

3) Research the prices and compare km's, year built, etc. I took my learner instructor with me and he criticised the bikes we found until we were satisfied we found one that was decently priced.

4) Ignore the yahoo revving his/her engine at the lights.

5) Ride in quiet streets and practice starting/stopping and turning at low speeds. It may seem boring, but it will save your life.

6) Don't be cheap on protective gear, price reflects quality and your life is worth more than that.

Good luck! Comfortable riding position (no ass in air business), very forgiving and incredibly learner friendly. Minimal servicing requirements; a simple oil and chain check before you ride is pretty much it. Light enough and low enough for petite persons. There are some really good second hand ones around; albeit in very little numbers. Can take a while to warm up sufficiently if it has not been used for a while, although that is expected with any carburettor engine.

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Good – You can't go rong with the CB 250, fantastic bike. Riding long distances isn't a problem just don't push it much over 100km hr. Rubber last for ever,chain & sprockets as well. The CB250 is a great bike,cheap as chips to run & own. I road 100km trip with my son,with some big hill climbs. Im 115kg Son 45kg,had it nailed most of the way. When i… Read more ·  1

filled it up it only took 3.69ltr to fill.

Im used to much more powerful bikes,but i just love to ride my CB.Its a simple no fuss bike.

- very comfy

- easy & simple to work on

- cheap on parts

- looks great

- CHEAP on fuel

- strong motor

- only 1.5ltr engine oil

Only negative things about the CB 250 is

- no oil filter

- hard to find neutral when not moving

kungfuzing 2 posts 13yVoteMore

OK – The CB250 is a strange bike that is a little of every type of bike, but great at nothing. They are a temporary bike for a learner to keep for a year, then sell to buy something they can use. For this reason, they can be a little thrashed when you look at them second hand. The seating position has a tourer feel with your lower half, and a cruser… Read more

with your top half. All that said, if you dont know what you want to buy next, the CB250 may be a good buy. My personal opinion, if you know what you want to ride when your off of your "L"'s there are many other bikes that will suit your riding styles until you get there. It's a honda so the engine should last a long time. They are cheap to but second hand. It's not a cruzer, its not a sport, its not a tourer, it wont fit into any particular catogory. Its slow to get moving, and top speed is nothing to write home about.

cbrobb 14yVoteMore

Excellent – Cheap hassle free motorcycling. It starts in the wet no probems and is comfortable to ride. A good seating position for other drivers to see you. reliable cheap to run good fun no fuel guage Show reply

Tweeker 7 posts 14yVote (1)More

Perfect 1st Motorcycle – I bought one of these s/h last year for my son as his 1st motorcycle. To teach him to ride on and teach the basic mechanics of motorcycles. Whilst not available new anymore , they had a 13 year unchanged model run, and the design was around 30 years ago when I started riding. Simple , cheap to run , reliable , and very easy to work on and… Read more

teach the

youngster , do it yourself servicing and parts replacement.

New parts are extremely cheap due to the long model run and interchangabilty

of parts numbers . Costs very little to keep it in top running order , which is important to those on a tight budget. Our one is a 99 model , and at 13 years old now , runs as good as new , and looks a lot newer than it is.

Great bike for commuting on , I regularly use it ( steal it ) of him for city work instead of my 1000cc bike and enjoy the ride in heavy traffic much more so . Reliable , Cheap to Run , Easy to Work on , Fun in Heavy Traffic. Doesnt have any Street Cred for a 18 year old , but it gets him from A to B and back everyday on his limited budget ,so all is good !

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Perfect Learner Bike – I bought a 2005 model CB250 as my first bike, I was going to buy something a bit bigger and sexier, but I decided to get this bike for a number of reasons. 1. On your "Learner's" you shouldn't be travelling any faster than 80km/h which leaves about 50km/h spare for the cb250. 2. Thinking ahead to obtaining your provisional License, it's a good… Read more

idea to get a bike that allows you to maneuvre easily so that when you're assessed you can get through the course with ease.

3. This bike uses very little petrol! and the low price allows you to spend money on essential things like a decent helmet, gloves, and protective clothing.

This bike will see me through to the end of my "P's" and then I will most likely upgrade to a cruiser style bike that better fits my frame (I'm rather tall and fat lol) but for now I LOVE this bike and when the time comes to upgrade I will be very sad to see her go :(

A few other people have told me that they find it hard to find neutral while the engine is running but I haven't had that problem once.  Apparently it is a common problem though, but is easily fixed with a simple adjustment of the clutch cable.

This bike is pretty cheap to insure as well as register, so all round I can't see why any perspective buyer would turn anywhere else for their first bike. Like I said, I was going to opt for a bigger and sexier bike (the Hyosung GV250) which still makes my mouth water, but common sense prevailed and I bought this beauty instead so that I can zig zag through the cones easily. Plus, who wants a head-turner when they're on their L's? By the time you get past onlookers they will see your L plates anyway :)

My final comment on this bike....

BUY IT! Fuel Efficient, Lightweight, Reliable, Looks great, plenty of accessories available

fordrust35 2 posts 14yVoteMore

"love it" – My first registered motorcycle is a 1981 cb250 that i have lovingly brought back to life. The bike was last registered in 1997 and i have brought it back from the dead in 2011. This bike is so comfortable to ride and will happily hum around in all conditions without fuss. The only disappointment this bike has is its noisy air cooled engine which can can sound like its going to go at any minute but hey, its been like that for 30 years now!!

woody3977 2 posts 14yVoteMore

Good – Good as a commuter or on a trip. Handles well. Good for tall people. Good for beginners. It's the same bike at the training and licensing venue. Upright seating position. Economical to run. Has a trip meter. Flexible indicator - in case they get bumped.

adambarbary 19 posts 14yVoteMore

OK – You could do much worse than purchasing this great little machine. Little has changed for the CB250 over the last 10 years mainly because it is a package that works so well. An excellent introduction to motorcycling with reliability backed up by the fact it is the vehicle of choice for the express post delivery service. If Honda could give a few… Read more

more colour choices and add a small range of accessories to customise it a little it would be even more desireable. Inexpensive

Reliable

Versatile

Great first bike Under Powered

Limited colour choices

kristy.zelunka 15yVoteMore

Excellent – I love my cb250, though I will look to upgrade in the future. Though it's done a lot of km's, it still runs beautifully, and has only had one minor problem in the year I've had it, which was cheap and easy to fix. Considering the amount of use it gets, the fact that I've had no problems with it further enhances its appeal. The cb250 is a great… Read more

starter bike, cheap to run, and easy to look after. Plus they retain a good resale value, assuming they have been looked after. Not the fastest 250 on the market, but great fun all the same

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