Honda CB250FT Hornet 250 Reviews

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I have loved this bike for the whole time. I have always felt stable and safe even when I wasnt confident. I rode with Harleys but didnt really like them (no offence) and didnt want a look a like so went for a naked. Loved the look especially with the back tire same as off the 900. A lot would say it doesnt look like a 250. The whole purpose was to get my licence and it took this long to feel a need to change. I have mainly riden on my own and it was more than enough to give me a thrill with great pick up once you go over 8000 in any gear. Great high range acceleration for a little one especially if you are getting back into it like I was. There are easier bikes to ride for an absolutely beginner. My partner just bought 08 NInja and I havent come across an easier bike to ride.
Now I ride with big sports and sports tourers and I find its a little hard work to keep up having to change gear all the time and keep the revs up. Would like to have some more mid range acceleration but then wouldnt have that little bit of power with the 4 cylinder. Its just time for something bigger. Great on the open road great on the corners. It has never broken down, very reliable. I am 5'4 and its a great height. It would be heavy to pick up but I am sure I could, luckily have not needed to. If you like a bit of weight to feel stable then you will also love this bike. I have always liked naked bikes but riding the Ninja I notice the difference with the wind when getting up shall we say over the speed limit. Its nice to have the fairing to duck behind. Will miss this bike when I change and would recommend the Honda CB250FT Hornet 250 to anyone.

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I've had my Hornet 250 for almost two years, for the first year it was restricted to 33bhp but is now full power. Not entirely sure how much power that actually is but according to an old BIKE article and many websites I believe it has roughly 36-40bhp. Anyways its certainly enough after you've passed your test and has been a PERFECT bike to gain experience on. The handling on this thing is ridiculous and I reckon I'm unlikely to experience any better to be honest (in the bike world). The light ...

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Mono shock at the back makes it like riding a sports bike the fat tires makes it look good and looks like a bigger bike though it is only a 250cc engine... the exhaust is a bit awkward though it makes much more features on the tires as in seems to be no bulky objects hanging around like the standard bikes.

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The Honda CB250FT Hornet finish is pretty good given that it was initially pitched at the highly competitive 250cc market sector in Japan. The 'Grey' import origin ensures that all labels / info on the bike are printed in Japanese including the original owners handbook and one can expect to find a KM/PH Speedo. Look out for Japan only oddities such as a side-stand (down) 'idiot' light, oddball headlamp spec and suspension typically aimed at a lighter rider than the average for Europe.

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