CBR250RR Specific Riding Tips

  • There is not much power under around 9,500 RPM in most gears - when riding in traffic it is useful to keep the revs close to the power band to allow quick punches of acceleration where needed. This also helps by creating more noise, hence more drivers being aware of your presence
  • Don't expect to beat higher capacity bikes in a straight line
  • Likewise, anything around and above Subaru WRX and Skyline GTR's have too much power and traction - which still leaves loads of street cars in range :)
  • The babyblade has loads of traction - it can be thrown into corners however naturally watch out for anything that might break traction
  • In higher speed cornering keep the throttle steady to maintain stability, work around the power band to allow faster acceleration upon exiting the corner
  • Fuel supply should be good for around 200km or more depending on riding style before hitting reserve.
  • Make use of the high beams at night when appropriate as they are quite powerful
  • Always warm up the bike properly

General Riding Tips

  • When turning look around the corner - your bike will go wherever you look. For example, if you stare at a hazard on the road instead of acknowledging it in your vision and focusing on your course, chances are you'll run straight into it!
  • Always be on the lookout for anything slippery on the road - if you have to ride over something slippery, try to do it in a straight line and avoid turning or braking
  • When riding in traffic in a left hand drive country:

- Left hand lane - stay to the right of the lane - Right hand lane - stay to the left of the lane The point of this is to defend a section of the lane in the event that you need to escape into it, and also provide an escape route into the adjacent lane should it become necessary.

  • Defend your survival space at all times from other road users
  • Relax. Let the bike do what it wants to do. Bikes are engineered to stay upright and invariably it is excessive tension or overreaction from the rider that will cause an off. An added bonus is the more you relax, the less you fatigue.