I can't speak highly enough of this bike. I've had it nearly 3 years and it performs wonderfully.
@MrKkdkk2 жыл бұрын
Do you know about the new ninja zx25r?
@SportbikerNZ2 жыл бұрын
@@MrKkdkk Yes. I would like to ride one someday.
@MrKkdkk2 жыл бұрын
@@SportbikerNZ how do you think these 2 would compare? Ninjas use a timing chain instead of gears.
@SportbikerNZ2 жыл бұрын
@@MrKkdkk I prefer gear driven cams given how trouble free they've been on the MC22. When engineered properly they are set-and-forget, no need to open the motor for chain replacement. I can't compare except what I've seen on paper. Both have the same horsepower. The MC22 is much lighter at 158kg vs zx25r 180kg. Twin brake discs on MC22 vs single on the Ninja. ZX25r quickshifter would be nice to have, and the foot peg height is probably higher.
@MrKkdkk2 жыл бұрын
@@SportbikerNZ yeah, the cam chain tensioner had a recall
@akaANUNAKI8 жыл бұрын
straights for fast bikes, turns for fast bikers...
@SportbikerNZ8 жыл бұрын
+akaANUNAKI I haven't heard that one before. I like it.
@mociczyczki8 жыл бұрын
100% true
@mociczyczki8 жыл бұрын
which tires do you have i see there wte conditio almost and you almost scraap the footpeg so what tires do you have ?
@ridwanbagawie60927 жыл бұрын
+akaANUNAKI couldn't agree more,,
@KamalRawat19772 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@EndTimeDreams8 жыл бұрын
I miss my old 4 cylinder CBR250 I used to rev it like this every day and it never broke down. Mine was the MC17 blue, white, red with twin discs and red wheels 1987 model, red line was 18,000 rpm. it did 90 kph (55 mph) in first gear and topped out at 180 kph (110mph) None of the new CBR's have the screaming character of the old bikes. Bring back 4 cylinder 250's!
@richardendresz1613 жыл бұрын
With factory limiters removed it could do 200+ km/h
@ashokkumar-zw8vi2 жыл бұрын
The latest CBR250RR is well made. The design is amazing. The technology and features is almost like big bikes. But the only problem it is 2 cylinders. Honda missed a big chance to dominate the world in 250cc with their screaming inline 4 which was in their older CBR250RR( the same bike model in the video). Even with 2 cylimders,they still beat the latest Ninja ZX25R eventhuough the ninja has 4 cylinders. Just imagine if they made the CBR with 4 cylinders,seriously,there will be no rival. I was dissapointed a bit but still bought it and now im happy. No complains whatsoever. Every single thing is very good but damn i miss that inline 4 screaming sound man. Its unbeatable. Im talking strictly about 250cc only. Please dont bring in bigger displacement bikes in this conversation because i didnt talk about them and it will not be fair for 250cc.
Riding like this in a light rain, man, you got balls.
@Leefryyinc5 жыл бұрын
Yup specially mc22 they were abit front end happy.
@sickgr33k10 жыл бұрын
this is a perfect example of how a small 250 bike can be better than the bigger cc bikes. All the old riders ive spoken to have insisted that a 250 will be able to keep up with bigger bikes in the twisties. This is a perfect example of that. good job mate
@ripmax33310 жыл бұрын
4 cyl, 19000rpm before the red line! O_O!..damn these were good days.. and now you see only single cyl or twins
@Peluche303510 жыл бұрын
No, it's the CBR 250RR in the video. One-cylinder engine!
@ripmax33310 жыл бұрын
No way!!!!!!!
@Peluche303510 жыл бұрын
ripmax333 it's a two-stroke engine saw the regime
@SportbikerNZ10 жыл бұрын
Fred LD No, it's a 4 cylinder - 4 stroke engine.
@kieranh20059 жыл бұрын
Fred LD The 2 stroke 250's NSR/RGV/TZR redlined at 11000-12000rpm. The KR1 a little lower. I raced an NSR and an Aprilia RS (RGV engine). That little bike looks like a lot of fun, squealing along at those revs.
@zilvia31153 жыл бұрын
It might be old but It's spirit never been old
@TeejtheDeej8 жыл бұрын
8:26 that warp drive kicked in haha
@harindugamlath10 жыл бұрын
In my country, new single cylinder CBRs have no sales at all. People get into all sorts of trouble doing gray imports of old CBR250RR s. This clearly shows why. Great Vid. Many Thanks!!!
@szlatmik10 жыл бұрын
WowW, really wow! Impressive riding also in the rain too. Take a look at the mileage! Over 50.000km at that RPM's. Unbelivable.
@user-zz6vc6rj9n8 жыл бұрын
vote 250rr rider great than R6 rider
@seriousarrr78407 жыл бұрын
kosugi angel well. ive been on track for while ago. i got smoke because i just had my 1st 2 times on track
@NZ2STROKE9 жыл бұрын
Love those old 250s i used to have the 1989 gsxr250rr and my mate had the 1992 cbr250rr and good times were had by all
@lockheed0811 жыл бұрын
I just watched the whole video... easily the most exciting thing I've done all week!
@SportbikerNZ11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm using Michelin pilotpowers road sport (single compound). Found them to be excellent. Suspension was bone stock until recently. I'm 68 kg so it suits me quite well. However the front did start to bottom in a few spots under heavy braking so have increased the fork oil level just recently. I haven’t really had the opportunity to test the new setup fully though.
@czaisersarikin2357 Жыл бұрын
Bloody good handling you got there mate! Am impressed. Cheers.
@Haraamcore132 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best sounding bikes ever made.
@6Twisted4 жыл бұрын
A 250 keeping up with a 600... They need to bring back these small capacity four cylinders.
@thomask.8533 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I watch this over an F1 race any day! In the process of tidying up my MC22.
@bimbian25082 ай бұрын
About to get mine back on the road again! This video defs got me more excited for it!! 💯🙌🏽
@trickymicky00074 жыл бұрын
the sound and the revs are intoxicating,how japan manufactured such superb motorcycles and then everything became tame and dumbed sown
@spmoore39542 жыл бұрын
I live in the U.S. and have been aware of the CBR400RR as a "not for you" model for many many years. I was completely unaware of the 250RR until just a few weeks ago. What a jewel. These are legal to import to U.S. now due to their age. ...how to talk the wife into 3rd machine...?
@halvorson5662 жыл бұрын
Best way is AFTER you take delivery if you ask me ;)
@user-gh9tf9mh8k7 ай бұрын
Every track day has the type of guy on the orange bike at the end!! They would make ya want to turn into a kamikaze pilot lol
@alextupou499210 жыл бұрын
Loved this ! that CBR250RR revs like a mofo! respect to the rider too, nice work. it takes top skill to compensate for smaller cc and still manage to cane the bigger bikes !
@TheSpyChecker10 жыл бұрын
do realize it's much easier to corner on a small and nimble bike, right? Not only much easier, but SO MUCH EASIER. a 250 could beat any 600 on a very twisty mountain road. Not just could, but SHOULD, with any semi competitive rider....
@uncleputes9 жыл бұрын
TheSpyChecker Although if you over brake for corners, it's harder to regain speed unlike riding a more powerful bike, I wouldn't say it's easy, I'd say it's different, although it's a light bike, it's unsprung weight isn't to good add lack of power and that's a bad combination....My RR is basically stock and I find myself going up against much bigger bikes often, I can only stay ahead in the technical sections but when the road straightens up they just reel me in like I was stood still.
@TheSpyChecker9 жыл бұрын
Oh no doubt. The twistier the road is, the easier it will be to go quicker on a 250. But get a skilled rider on a 600 and you'll stand no chance. I won't even mention straights, as obviously more torque = faster.
@uncleputes9 жыл бұрын
TheSpyChecker That's why riding an underpowered bike makes you a better rider, you have no room for error hahaha....That being said, I will be getting a CBR1000RR when I'm on my full license hahaha
@TheSpyChecker9 жыл бұрын
I don't really like literbikes. i feel much faster on a 600. Though i'd love to get an 848 evo as my next ride :c
@elleryracca97968 жыл бұрын
nice video! don't think my mc22 will be seeing the track like that anytime soon, so i'll enjoy watching yours!
@KekasihMuGelap10 жыл бұрын
Amazing how dumbed down is CBR250R compared to this beast.
@eno_anderson10 жыл бұрын
Wow Man, I Love This Bike. . . Great Riding !! :D
@sianakdukun99144 жыл бұрын
Sayang di indo gak ada :)
@xanlord2k7 жыл бұрын
You've got balls of steel. And you're quick as hell too!
@spamcan920811 жыл бұрын
the little 250cc that could. dat sound, dem revs! you kept up well with the other bikes, and passed them. sweet vid
@vito10659 жыл бұрын
i have a cbr rr mc22 92 model so much fun I got one on my ls im on my full liscence now have the money to buy any big bike still riding the honda ...seriousely best riding ive seen well done mate
@neighbourhoodmusician11 жыл бұрын
This is a kick arse video. Fantastic riding. A real case for mixed class circuit racing.
@svistras9 жыл бұрын
woa, this sound.... AMAZING
@user-hr5wo4jh8t Жыл бұрын
4기통 쥐어짜내는 그맛이일품이죠 소리 너무 좋아요
@rwd3239 жыл бұрын
that's awesome, love how late you brake and how early you can get on the power. It's not like the guy on the R6 is mucking around either!
@EnvyTheRealest Жыл бұрын
4 cylinder Liquid cooled duel front disk brakes Clip-ons and redlined at 19k? They really don't make small displacement bikes the way they used to
@tennnis498 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a ride! The other bikes had more power but dude carried much more speed through the corners.
Forget "the reason 1000cc guy hate 600cc", this is "the reason 600cc guy hate 250cc".
@3storiesUp4 жыл бұрын
First bike I ever owned was an MC22 .. worst decision I EVER[R] made was to sell it .. I will regret it forever.
@SportbikerNZ4 жыл бұрын
First bike I ever owned was my MC22. Bought at 30,000k's, now done over 120,000k's. Thrashed like crazy but still going.
@3storiesUp4 жыл бұрын
@@SportbikerNZ They are truly awesome mate.
@SportbikerNZ4 жыл бұрын
@@3storiesUp I misread your comment initially, thought you were saying buying it was worst decision ever, oops haha. Currently my mc22 is in the garage as a second bike. I can't bring myself to part with it. It's been so reliable and I have so much history with it.
@3storiesUp4 жыл бұрын
@@SportbikerNZ don't ever sell it brother.. not if u can help it. Stay safe and enjoy it.
@Aspire1987 жыл бұрын
just bought one of these to learn to ride faster. That riding position and fat frame plus learning to work on an older bike. I'll probably end up celling my cbr500r once the 250 is up and working
@MrBrentles10 жыл бұрын
Fwaaar what a rider! I'd love to see a turbo CBR250RR
@abecaisley22936 жыл бұрын
MrBrentles top speed wouldn't do much more. Only get there faster
@abecaisley22936 жыл бұрын
MrBrentles top speed wouldn't do much more. Only get there faster
@kaibarlow60673 жыл бұрын
Search turbo mc22 on KZfaq now, there's a guy here in aus building one
@EndTimeDreams4 жыл бұрын
Luckily they still sell these 4 cylinder 250's in New Zealand, I had one 20 years ago.
@gerwheelz31544 жыл бұрын
They still sell them new ?
@EndTimeDreams2 жыл бұрын
@@gerwheelz3154 Not new. They are pretty reliable I bought a 1988 FZR250R for $2000. Running a bit rough. Got a Katana 250 4 cylinder as well for just under 3K.
@EndTimeDreams4 жыл бұрын
Passed those Hyosung GT250R's like they were standing still.....
@alella49459 ай бұрын
This bike was made for you spot on entry exit speed incredible bike you can ride
@mikejobbo635311 жыл бұрын
I love my baby blade, heaps of people give me shit for staying on a little bike. Good to see you stick it to the big boys
@AKI111134 жыл бұрын
all time best!
@allajunaki10 жыл бұрын
Wow! She screams! You seems to brake much later, and carry a lot more entry speed into almost all the turns. Indicates a. Rider Skill, b. Confidence in the bike. Heard of the legendary 250RR's, seeing one in action is a joy!
@jW-kr5xn7 жыл бұрын
Because the bike is easy to handle and he know his bike very well!
@offensivekabuki880110 жыл бұрын
always seek this vid for good eargasm
@nikesoccer27510 жыл бұрын
Very cool bike, awesome rider. Great vid!
@necbd8893 Жыл бұрын
mc22 was great 20K RPM 4 cilinder 0.25liter engine 44HP💪
@daivick10 жыл бұрын
Haahahah 2:38 . The other rider is like, What the hell is that ?
@Bezimienny9710 жыл бұрын
Haha, or it's more like "Who the hell allowed the F1 car on a track with motorcycles? Oh, wait..."
@chain0slayer11 жыл бұрын
Just assumed it was his own bike but re-reading he does actually just state that this is an example of what they can do =)
@jamescrawshaw71 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I want one badly!!
@AdamKyleAnderson10 жыл бұрын
Love it. You were getting on the gas pretty darn quick out of the one corner :-)
@Jin80918 жыл бұрын
Sound amazing, cbr forever
@watts3002 жыл бұрын
Looks like it’s crushing the bigger bikes on the turns. Fuck ya.
@JCF69700--8 ай бұрын
Really nice breakings 👌!!!
@Raelaslol11 жыл бұрын
Looks sick man, great riding as usual. That turn 3 & 4 combo eh? Haha. That orange cbr was doing some scary shit....!
@ThaRealCaine10 жыл бұрын
that lightweight...high rev end does make a difference againt the "big ones". Great video Cheers
@HEKTIC45810 жыл бұрын
Amazing riding skill! You were pretty much lying on the ground in the corners haha
@KamionKing9 жыл бұрын
Why Honda doesn't have these in the States is beyond me.
@grannman8 жыл бұрын
It's set to be a twin cylinder I think? If it was 4cyl I'd be very keen.
@Frogswilly11 жыл бұрын
big boys shit scared in the corner, i think he needs to sell his R6 and get a nifty 50... Good riding mate! well done
@SportbikerNZ11 жыл бұрын
Oem as far as I know. The only thing I know that's different is the exhaust is 4-2-1
@cxn_media Жыл бұрын
The guy in the orange bike make a turn even worse than me with a naked bike.
@muddytiresmtb74153 жыл бұрын
A biker that can brake well can be faster than a biker that is on a 1000
@MrDon433 жыл бұрын
Ok who are you ? That was a awesome ride bru ,when can i have a go ?
@johnsmithers2849 жыл бұрын
THIS IS ART
@dhurjatimishra123011 жыл бұрын
That's a #Friggin #Awesome video dude....the little CBR250RR was screwing the R6 literally in most of the corners, R6 couldn't take it anymore n whenever the track opens up into a straight the R6 jus want get rid off the lil CBR....... HUGE #ResPect to both the #Rider and the #CeeBeeR, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!
@259559ful11 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, awesome video, really enjoyed it what tyres are you using on the babyblade? I have used Sport Demons on the track but they overheat after a couple of laps. Any suspension upgrades? the stock suspension is crap for bigger riders.
@gpromburgh3 жыл бұрын
Killing it!
@snipewa46 жыл бұрын
Best sounding bike I'm come across online IMO ...just wish it was available in Canada fuck me I would kill to wind this thing up
@jamesallen62204 жыл бұрын
Pistons dancing at 333.333333333 times per second at 20,000 rpm.
@19JACOPORSINI7510 ай бұрын
Sir, you have a future in sbk.
@HalohoCh9 жыл бұрын
what the hell 20.000 RPM mine just 11.000 OMG
@sabaisabai9195 жыл бұрын
U might have an mc19 mate
@alexwhite15015 жыл бұрын
@@sabaisabai919 its most likely a new cbr250? or it might not even be a cbr
@ichabad4 жыл бұрын
@@sabaisabai919 mc19's rev just as high
@chain0slayer11 жыл бұрын
Nice vid mate. Your bikes a bit out of my price range but good luck with the sale!
@halfordwyrmbane6183 жыл бұрын
I really love MC22...I DO! MC51 never can take place!
@jeffmatas40603 жыл бұрын
You ride hard man!! 🤘😎🤘
@Leefryyinc7 жыл бұрын
That's a 130kg bike vs a 185kg bike for u. Plus those baby 4cylinders 20000rpm
@DersNoNem6 жыл бұрын
My ears are blessed(I'm using earphones) Is this bike still with you? How are the valve clearance? I'm thinking of getting ZX2R(because only that available in my country) but not quite sure yet
@SportbikerNZ6 жыл бұрын
I still own this bike which has now done over 110,000k's and runs well. Valve clearances were checked at 50 and 100k. At both checks I was told the clearances were within tolerance, no need for adjustment.
@365Dash11 жыл бұрын
great battle.
@mathiase.70967 жыл бұрын
Great Performance, you deserve this bike, everyone can see what fun it is! I'd like 2 have one! That's the Sound we miss on f1.
@MrBrentles2 жыл бұрын
Gotta hand it to you kiwis. Balls the size of coconuts. V8 supercars, WRC, Motorbikes, just awesome.
@rsarzhar9 жыл бұрын
Hello, Really nice video. I didn't realize this little bike can be so much fun! I am getting one myself as a first bike. They seem to be pretty rare now in Europe. Not sure if it is because no one wants to sell or they are getting too old. Can you recommend something to explicitly look for when buying it - like things that are well known to go bad after some years? Thanks!
@sportbikernz66889 жыл бұрын
Radoslav Stefanov They are great bikes. Nothing particular to look out for. The motors are very solid and no cam chain tensioning to worry about as they use gear driven cams. Check the oil level and go for a ride. If the footpeg and handgrip rubber is very worn it may have gone around the clock - over 100,000 k's.
@marmoot10 жыл бұрын
Very nice riding. That R6 is not bad him/herself. What tyres did you use?
@SportbikerNZ10 жыл бұрын
Using Michelin pilotpower road sport - single compound tire. Have found them excellent on the 250 and have been through a few sets to confirm it.
@yusspretaeb10 жыл бұрын
Epic battle
@kornboy2210 жыл бұрын
hey mate. nice riding! just wondering what camera were you using and how did you mount it? cheers
@SportbikerNZ10 жыл бұрын
Gopro HD hero mounted on a sticky base attached to top triple clamp.
@momo-m7p10 жыл бұрын
コーナリングが速いのはクルマでもバイクでも最高にカッコいい!
@oGotGlocko19793 жыл бұрын
that was sick
@robbierockin93910 жыл бұрын
great riding and vidd ,, jusy got an NSR 250-300 big bore kit hopin to beat my buddy f4 honda 600 '03 ,thoughts ....cheers
@erick221219842 жыл бұрын
consult you can give me the measurements of the tires you used on the track. why they are originally 110/70R17 front and 140/70R17
@SportbikerNZ2 жыл бұрын
110/70 and 150/60
@garyxiong6771 Жыл бұрын
The big right turn did You just drop 2gear? 5-4in straight line and then 4-3in apex?Sorry for my English
@SportbikerNZ Жыл бұрын
No, just drop 1 gear into into turn 6. 1:36
@redgeracer2311 жыл бұрын
wow nine vid..! is that OEM carb...? i have 2 mc22 and one is FCR28 and KENSO bakudan stage2 kit.. i really love the MC22...!
@FuckTheSystem198710 жыл бұрын
Helps that mick doohan is riding that cbr.
@plbyrne11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - cheers
@davidtop6242 Жыл бұрын
power vs skills!
@ifeelcoke43474 ай бұрын
Mate I want to purchase one of these some day as a second bike to go with my bigger CBR650F. But I’ve never ridden without ABS and that’s a big concern for me, how does one go about this hahahaha 😅
@SportbikerNZ4 ай бұрын
Ignore ABS for track. Unless it's one of the latest, sophisticated systems on some flagship super bikes, it'll slow your lap times down bad. Brake hard. When rear wheel gets floaty you're doing it right (track riding) For street, very few people with ABS have ever braked hard enough to have it activate on the front wheel. I personally don't care about it, but can understand newbies being concerned. The basic ABS systems on many bikes kicks in far too early for my liking. My ninja 400's ABS kicked in dangerously early during hard braking over bumps, sending me wide. I couldn't stand it, so disabled it. I wouldn't recommend a newbie do that though.
@e-berry2 жыл бұрын
Damn you're good
@potyec10 жыл бұрын
I really love your riding style and nice video . Can I have 2 question : -Did you use stock size tires ? -Can you tell me pls what kinde of exhaust system you have and is any other modification on your bike ?> Thank you from Sydney
@SportbikerNZ10 жыл бұрын
Front tire is stock. 150 wide on the rear. Exhaust is 4 into 2 into 1 which came with the bike when I bought it. The muffler is a non-branded unit off ebay. No bike mods.
@produKtNZ10 жыл бұрын
I just love this bike. I have one myself and videos on my channel of it. I love it SO much that I haven't taken it to a track :( I alos love how the bikes very nimble, agile nature is clear to see on the track :)
@SportbikerNZ10 жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful bike. Faithfully reliable. Most people sell these bikes after getting their full licenses, but I can't part with mine. Still use it, still love it.
@michaelwilson785610 жыл бұрын
SportbikerNZ Yea wish i never sold my old zxr250a
@produKtNZ10 жыл бұрын
***** Ooo. I had one of those too. Was great when it ran =|
@johannesdatblue41643 жыл бұрын
1:20 gonna go hard
10 жыл бұрын
hondas new ones are so slow the single cylinder cbr 250r :( in india dumb.... Cbr250rr way to go
@FabianReyesBahamon8 жыл бұрын
+AâŠîm Sakharkar ; Yes is true, my CBR250R beside this machine is just almost a toy; and about pilot, sometimes i used to ask to myself, how is possible that pilots like this one don´t run in the professional categories!