Your 250 top speed?

[chef]

i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


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[ducatilover]

When I had finished toying with the spada it would indicate 175, may have had more but I doubt it. I have a mate who has run a real 203k over the flying quarter on a cbr250rr

[NDORFN]

i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


post em up

Got my old '88 GPX up to 170 once. I know it's as fast as it could possibly go because it was ringing out in top gear. Didn't even mean to do it... I was passing a long string of cars, dipping in and out and getting loads of draft when it bounced off the limiter and I went for a gear change and got nothing, so I looked at the speedo and that explained it. I'd say it'd have been around 160 - 165 true speed. Can get my ZXR up to 180 indicated without too much hassle.

[Bren]

Hmm...Kwaka Z200 did 120 tops, GN250 did 130, or if going downhill a little faster...got it going 150 once down the methven mt hutt straight with a tail wind....

Took a mates Honda NSR250RR out for a ride once...got over 200kph and thought thats enough

[Dean]

Got my Yamahammer zeal to 160kph, on the reviews they say they can only do realisticly 140kph. A very long straight with next to no cars on a slight decline, helmet facing down, body bent down all the way, that speed on a naked frame bike is like getting blasted in the chest by a powerfull water hose. When I tried it again it was 140kph but straight line speed is boring anyways.

[chef]

nice speeds wish my hyo would do 160. 1 year and 1 month till full test ha

[hayd3n]

got the old 84 vt250 up to 177 on the speedo wahoo i thought bike started to shake so i slowed down

[YellowDog]

My old XF650 wouldn't do some of those speeds.

I think you guys are providing strong arguments as to why the learner bike legal rating may be reduced from 250cc.

I am not in favour of this however I am in favour of more thorough training to help save lives through missadventure.

[DarkLord]

173kmph on my Hyo.

Needless to say it didn't like me very much for doing that.

[george formby]

You made it home safe in the rain then chef? Taking your mirrors off will give you an xtra few kmh. Remember it's not how fast you can go that counts, it's how fast you can stop!:whistle:

[Dean]

nice speeds wish my hyo would do 160. 1 year and 1 month till full test ha

Isnt the gt250 faster than the zeal in top speed? Im pretty sure of it because stock all zeals are tuned for more torque and get up and go in the mid-lower region. But past 140kph and its as slow as a snail. I would ask If I could get your hyosung to 160 if you let me:2thumbsup

[NDORFN]

My old XF650 wouldn't do some of those speeds.

I think you guys are providing strong arguments as to why the learner bike legal rating may be reduced from 250cc.

I am not in favour of this however I am in favour of more thorough training to help save lives through missadventure.

Comparing the GPX250, Ninja 250 and ZXR250, I'd say the average learner would be safe as a Hindu cow on the first two, but the ZXR definately takes some conservatism to ride safely. I think the system should be changed to HP output. They're considering doing this already.

[vifferman]

My 1973 CB175 would do a genuine 83 mph (136 km/h), slightly faster if you redlined it downhill in top (5th).

[DunerzNick]

On a perfectly still day on a dead flat road, my vtr 250 is only really good for 130 at best. Had 155 down a gradient. If there is a little breeze its more like 120. And all of the above is in 4th, 5th just seems to be for economy. But I don't think everything is quite right with it... I read reports of vtr's doing 150-160 on the flat. Some days it feels very slow and passing can be quite a task.
Looking for a hornet or an early 90's sports bike to get onto for the rest of my 250 sentence.

[Qkchk]

No wonder why we end up paying more for Registration........... :rolleyes:

[vifferman]

No wonder why we end up paying more for Registration........... :rolleyes:
No, it's because the bureaucrats are coontz, and motorcyclists seem like a good minority to pick on - no worries about race, religion or sex.

[klingon]

My Volty has a top speed of 109kph. :whistle:

In controlled conditions on a closed road, of course. :yes:

[marty]

My Aprilia RS250 was a bit quicker than the above. was good for 167 when the red gear change light flashed. In 3rd.

Oh I wish I still had that bike :)

[Ender EnZed]

When I had finished toying with the spada it would indicate 175, may have had more but I doubt it. I have a mate who has run a real 203k over the flying quarter on a cbr250rr

How much did you toy with it? I had two Spadas that did 150 or 155 with a raging tail wind on the flat and that wasn't more than a few hundred rpm off redline and well past the power peak. 175 would be significantly over the limiter on standard gearing.

[kunoichi]

managed to get my 2008 kwaka ninja250r up to 165-168 a couple of times. It's stock, no modifications. Really wanna see if i can push it to 170 but usually run out of road by 160 and need to slow down.

[Slyer]

My old XF650 wouldn't do some of those speeds.

I think you guys are providing strong arguments as to why the learner bike legal rating may be reduced from 250cc.

I am not in favour of this however I am in favour of more thorough training to help save lives through missadventure.
They have a fairly top speed but they really take a loooong time to get there.
Once you get past 100kph acceleration is very slow.

[The Pastor]

a stock mc22 dose 180 (its limited) mine used to do 200-205, now (highly modified) can barely get to 160

[chef]

You made it home safe in the rain then chef? Taking your mirrors off will give you an xtra few kmh. Remember it's not how fast you can go that counts, it's how fast you can stop!:whistle:

it didnt even rain in the end some how was sunshine the whole way ha

[Ferkletastic]

They have a fairly top speed but they really take a loooong time to get there.
Once you get past 100kph acceleration is very slow.

My wee '89 bandit is actually pretty peppy above 100, I"ve gotta be careful at times.

Not sure of top speed, haven't pushed it that far yet.

Woo for lil i4s.

[Rodney007]

cbr250r got to just past 180 at puke
cbr250r with mc22 RR engine went off the clock at puke
nsr250 mc28 got 205 at taupo
nsr250 mc21 went off the clock at puke
nsr300 went off the clock anywhere


a stock mc22 dose 180 (its limited) mine used to do 200-205, now (highly modified) can barely get to 160

my gauge used to stop climbing at 190, although you could hear the rpm climbing still,

[McWild]

Me and Harvd have both gone well past the 180km/h mark on the speedo on my RGV250.

[HungusMaximist]

It's not a 250, however on my CT110 I managed to crank to about 70ish kph on the flat with no head wind.

Haven't tried down a steep hill, I don't dare, cuz the brakes are crap.

[Morcs]

170 indicated on a GJ77A bandit

[ducatilover]

My old XF650 wouldn't do some of those speeds.

I think you guys are providing strong arguments as to why the learner bike legal rating may be reduced from 250cc.

I am not in favour of this however I am in favour of more thorough training to help save lives through missadventure.
I think a power to weight ratio system should be introduced.


How much did you toy with it? I had two Spadas that did 150 or 155 with a raging tail wind on the flat and that wasn't more than a few hundred rpm off redline and well past the power peak. 175 would be significantly over the limiter on standard gearing. I toyed with it enough. It had 34hp at the black round thingy when I sold the useless thing. The standard gearing on a spada is good for a true 163km/h when you have a 140/70 on it, 140/80 lifted it a wee bit and killed what small amount of forwards motion it had :yawn: As I said, indicated speed. With a standard size front tyre the speedo on them is very accurate, ofcourse I had a different size. :pinch:
Not 250 related but my Bros650 did over 200km/h [just] over the flying quarter with some rather tasty pieces on it.

[gatch]

On the speedo around 165-170kmh on the spada, thats flat on the tank on a long straight, when I slowed down I heard the engine had developed what was the beginnings of a death rattle..

Had a blat on a 97tls when living in nelson (with full exhaust, cams and goodness knows what else), "just open it up a little" says the owner, I don't think I was going all that quick but fuck me, every single car on the road was FLYING in the opposite direction..

[mattian]

i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


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that was on the track aye......:whistle:

[ducatilover]

On the speedo around 165-170kmh on the spada, thats flat on the tank on a long straight, when I slowed down I heard the engine had developed what was the beginnings of a death rattle..


:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup Honda reliability :yawn:

[davebullet]

On a perfectly still day on a dead flat road, my vtr 250 is only really good for 130 at best. Had 155 down a gradient. If there is a little breeze its more like 120. And all of the above is in 4th, 5th just seems to be for economy. But I don't think everything is quite right with it... I read reports of vtr's doing 150-160 on the flat. Some days it feels very slow and passing can be quite a task.
Looking for a hornet or an early 90's sports bike to get onto for the rest of my 250 sentence.

Agreed. 2007 VTR250 lumpy road 147kph indicated (maxed out). I wasn't flat on the tank (ducked down a bit though). I weigh 78Kgs plus gear.

[sinfull]

I almost made a youtube to fit this page, then i drank, got drunk, fuck you drunk, haha you tube didn't happen snitzle might, track day will, let ya know how it goes !
Fuck you !
Edit (9.47) (or 21.47 just to save confusion) >>> licks the snitzel from out of where his missing teeth used to be and grins !!!

[NZJONESY]

Last summer my Kawi experienced 184kph. Although I do doubt the accuracy of the needle a little. Stock standard and fully down tickling the tank with my helmet.

[Rodney007]

id rekon a fully worked 2-smoker with gearing could hit 240
would be cool to create an offical land-speed record for 250cc :-)

[marty]

a road legal RS250 will get close to that.

[Cheshire Cat]

i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


post em up

LOL!! YOU'RE NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH! :lol:

HONDA!

[blackstars_10]

I happen to know a certain pepsi rep rgv used to hit 224kph corrected. Apparently it had couple more kph in it aswell. Gutted i couldn't afford it when owner sold it. Bloody well sorted bike it was.

I don't think a stock ape 250 will get near 240kph. I think you'd be lucky for 210-probably closer to 205-208.
Though the speedo may hit 240 haha

But I suppose this doesn't count as its not my personal top speed.

[R6_kid]

My TRX850 goes to an indicated 240kmh... it has 85nm of torque and 80hp - but only 5 gears. The thing is that it get's any where in the range from 40-200kmh really quick, and slows down just as fast, if not faster.

[steelestring]

It's not a 250, however on my CT110 I managed to crank to about 70ish kph on the flat with no head wind.

Haven't tried down a steep hill, I don't dare, cuz the brakes are crap.

I got 90 out of my old ct110... running 30% methanol that I used in my r/c nitro planes... no air cleaner..... we used my vt also as a pace/ speed verifier 2 this. Brakes were shot on my one too so engine brakeing was done by bashing it all the way down to first so the rear was locking up hehehe:crazy:

[SPman]

Got 94-95 mph ( ....151-1533kph) out of my Suzi.T250 in '71..
Had a CB250R that the speedo would start slowing down at about 105 getting to about 115-18 max, even though the bike would keep accelerating.....
I think there was a problem........

[svr]

18 years ago my old KR1-sp did 217 kph and an 11.9 sec 1/4 mile (timed). Good learners bike that.

[Jonno.]

145 indicated on the 150 :Punk:

[DELLORTO]

honda magan does 130k/h.....thats all :weep:

[cave weta]

Waay back in 1985 I worked for this plonker who went to Milwakee to pick up and ride his brand new custom built $35,000 Harley- It had "all the bits" on it and he told me that after running it in , he opened it up on the texas straights and wound it up to 115mph (184kmh) He reckoned that it was the fastest harley in NZ at the time - I just laughed and told him that my $3000 RG250 Gamma could do more than that, within a standing start kilometer. and it needed new rings! :2thumbsup

[Dave Lobster]

An RS250 will rev out in top at 130something MPH. Untuned.

[McJim]

An RS250 will rev out in top at 130something MPH. Untuned.

Honda or Aprilia?

[Harvd]

170 indicated on a GJ77A bandit

same 56789

[Harvd]

I happen to know a certain pepsi rep rgv used to hit 224kph corrected. Apparently it had couple more kph in it aswell. Gutted i couldn't afford it when owner sold it. Bloody well sorted bike it was.

I don't think a stock ape 250 will get near 240kph. I think you'd be lucky for 210-probably closer to 205-208.
Though the speedo may hit 240 haha

But I suppose this doesn't count as its not my personal top speed.

yeah i saw 180 + 20< on that bike

Its McWild's now. Purdy

[matdebat]

got 190 out of my old zxr250 at 16500 revs, redlined at 19000 so who knows?

[R6_kid]

got 190 out of my old zxr250 at 16500 revs, redlined at 19000 so who knows?

The HP curve on them falls of dramatically after 17,000rpm.

[ducatilover]

18 years ago my old KR1-sp did 217 kph and an 11.9 sec 1/4 mile (timed). Good learners bike that.

Shit! My 650 ran an 11.9 quarter. I'm sad now :whistle:

[ducatilover]

The HP curve on them falls of dramatically after 17,000rpm.

Shouldn't on a good one. :2thumbsup

[NSR-Dan]

On a perfectly still day on a dead flat road, my vtr 250 is only really good for 130 at best. Had 155 down a gradient. If there is a little breeze its more like 120. And all of the above is in 4th, 5th just seems to be for economy. But I don't think everything is quite right with it... I read reports of vtr's doing 150-160 on the flat. Some days it feels very slow and passing can be quite a task.
Looking for a hornet or an early 90's sports bike to get onto for the rest of my 250 sentence.

why?? the VTR is good enough and any other 250 isnt going to be that much of a power increase to justify it (unless its a 2stroke), keep it till you get your full then get a 600 or something.

My old race preped NSR hit 246kmh on a flying 1/4

[NSR-Dan]

Honda or Aprilia?

Obviously an Aprilia, who has ever heard of an "untuned" honda rs250.

an NSR will be around the same as an aprilia rs250 once you have done a wire splice, as they were limited out of the factory. most people forget an rs250 is just an derestricted RGV engine in a different frame.

[McWild]

I happen to know a certain pepsi rep rgv used to hit 224kph corrected. Apparently it had couple more kph in it aswell.


yeah i saw 180 + 20< on that bike

Its McWild's now. Purdy

Ahahaha. That is awesome.

I now have a goal in life. Just better make sure I have a spare couple of pistons on hand haha.

[McJim]

Funny thing about top end. I don't really think about it any more and certainly don't ring my 600 out to top end on the open road any more.

I weigh about 95kg and am a tad over 6 feet tall. I got my VTR250 up to 140kph without a screen and topped 150kph with a givi screen attached (and me flat on the tank).

I wouldn't ride my current bike much faster than that - only difference is it gets there much quicker out of the corners!

In short what I'm trying to say is that top end on the road isn't such a holy grail and it should be more about torque and power delivery (useability) than pure top end.

I've ridden Spada, VTR250, Bandit 250, Hornet 250, Zeal 250, ZZR250 and an RG150 and found the twin cyciner bikes more useable by far.

[specter]

yesterday i did 185KPH on my 07 GPX250R
i am 6'1 and weigh about 80kgs.
hadnt hit the limiter yet though:shifty:

[blackstars_10]

Ahahaha. That is awesome.

I now have a goal in life. Just better make sure I have a spare couple of pistons on hand haha.

Ah so you do have it... I was wonderin if that was the one. What hp is it putting out now? Did it come with all the goodies aswell? How much did you pay for it?

post up some piccies

[ducatilover]

yesterday i did 185KPH on my 07 GPX250R
i am 6'1 and weigh about 80kgs.
hadnt hit the limiter yet though:shifty:

I've never heard of one of them getting anywhere near that

[High_Voltage]

i got my little suzi gsx invader up to bout 165 0r 170 on the speedo. needed a downhill to get there but i wound my kawasaki zxr250 off the clock @ 180 but got a bit sketchy for me up around there it makes it to 160 peice of piss tho

[gatch]

Got my nc30 up to 180 in 4th yesterday :gob: Its a 250.. REally

[ducatilover]

Got my nc30 up to 180 in 4th yesterday :gob: Its a 250.. REally

You wanker! You have an NC30!!!!!!! Can I ride it? :rockon:

[gatch]

I do..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129440206#post1129440206

Not even my dad has had a go yet..

[ducatilover]

I do..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129440206#post1129440206

Not even my dad has had a go yet..

:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon: Epic awesome bro.

[steelestring]

I've never heard of one of them getting anywhere near that

I agree you are taking the piss...:yes:

[steelestring]

no way in hell your gpx is getting there my man...
rg2 150 180..
rg250 over 190 easy..
kawa kr-250 over 190..
vt250f 1987... 155km bikini faired
1989 vt250f special edition 170 ish ... full faired
commet hyosung 165... naked
zxr250c... off the clock 180 easy plus a bit more


Me 106kgs 6'2 in birthday... then add gear plus pies and beer

all flat, no wind, in controlled enviroments..

[McWild]

Ah so you do have it... I was wonderin if that was the one. What hp is it putting out now? Did it come with all the goodies aswell? How much did you pay for it?

post up some piccies

Haven't had it dyno'd yet but am saving up for it. New helmet then dyno booking time.
Came with all relevant goodies, Sugaya pipes, Ignitech ignition, Pipercross airfilter, plus a rolling chassis with nigh on enough spares to make another bike.

How much did I pay?

Not enough. Lol. *cough*4 grand*cough*

Bacabilla is a great human being.

Here's a quick and not very good quality of it in action.

I'm not at liberty to discuss the speeds reached in that video. They were quick enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqBfUbHAyp4

[NewRob]

My 1989 CBR250R was going about 160km/h+:wari:, and I know it can go more than that easy but slowed down as the bike feels to light, like I'm going to start flying...:sweatdropso I slowed down. That enough speed for me.:scooter:

[Yeah_Right]

ZXR250c 1995 off the clock (190+). Definitely needs a digital speedo to be more exact but can't see it getting any faster then 190 on the flat.:whocares:

[blackstars_10]

Haven't had it dyno'd yet but am saving up for it. New helmet then dyno booking time.
Came with all relevant goodies, Sugaya pipes, Ignitech ignition, Pipercross airfilter, plus a rolling chassis with nigh on enough spares to make another bike.

How much did I pay?

Not enough. Lol. *cough*4 grand*cough*

Bacabilla is a great human being.

Here's a quick and not very good quality of it in action.

I'm not at liberty to discuss the speeds reached in that video. They were quick enough.

Oh yep thats it. damn- four grand?!! Are you running it with all the kit parts? Pm me if you decide to part with it
Are you using the kit needles?

[SMOKEU]

My 1989 CBR250R was going about 160km/h+:wari:, and I know it can go more than that easy but slowed down as the bike feels to light, like I'm going to start flying...:sweatdropso I slowed down. That enough speed for me.:scooter:

Same bike as mine, it should do at least 180kmh on the speedo.

[McWild]

Oh yep thats it. damn- four grand?!! Are you running it with all the kit parts? Pm me if you decide to part with it
Are you using the kit needles?

I don't know about the needles but it isn't running lean so I assume they have been balanced with the Sugayas.

Parting with it hmm no not for quite a while but I might do in just over a year as I may be making quite a big move. In early stages yet though.

Will keep you in the loop for sure.

[avgas]

TS185 got to 115kph
210kph on the RG150ish.... it was a long walk home. Also worth noting that bike only lasted 20,000k's in my hands
RZ250 got to 160kph - but then the 20 years of poor maintenance would do strange things.
SRX400 only does 130kph, the GB's i had did 160kph.
Never found the top speed of the FZ1 or the ZXR400, both of which did over 220 fine.
955i's do over 240 with ease.
GN125's do 130 if your lucky. But are the most fun there

[avgas]

ZXR250c 1995 off the clock (190+). Definitely needs a digital speedo to be more exact but can't see it getting any faster then 190 on the flat.:whocares:

At 185 you will feel the nose dive quite violently - its bloody painfull when you hit the speed restrictors on the 250's

[Ooky]

210 indecated in 5th havn't tryed 6th yet:yes:

[wbks]

No wonder why we end up paying more for Registration........... :rolleyes:
What a rod

[WuZards-Eugene]

130kph on my AG100 (with slightly different gearing :whistle: ) down the Wainui coast, maxed out completely no engine mods or anything. Same one in my avatar. Not too long after the piston shat itself (I wonder why :weird:). Its still waiting there to be fixed. I was thoroughly impressed, could not believe it so I tried it again on the way back, got to about 120kph and it started cooking, slowed back down to 80kph the whole way back.

[steelestring]

130kph on my AG100 (with slightly different gearing :whistle: ) down the Wainui coast, maxed out completely no engine mods or anything. Same one in my avatar. Not too long after the piston shat itself (I wonder why :weird:). Its still waiting there to be fixed. I was thoroughly impressed, could not believe it so I tried it again on the way back, got to about 120kph and it started cooking, slowed back down to 80kph the whole way back.

respect!!!

[steelestring]

i broke my ct110 in half... was 2 up going round the motor cross track though... nothing to do with speed though.....:yes:

[steelestring]

ag bikes are the best... chuck it into low range... go anywhere... good for wheelies too:rockon:

[nivram]

Mach 1 on my Comet :rofl:

[Hiflyer]

Mach 1 on my Comet :rofl:

Lol as if. Hyosung 181 (i think) indicated down the Bombays... That was after maxing it out on the flat over the top and then getting a mean run dwon the other side. Fuck the :Police:


I dont speed so much now, I got over it after a few months, it doesnt actually get you anywhere daster around town with the lights and all.
Cant wait for my zx6r though hehehe

[DarkLord]

Reading the tags at the bottom, someone's put on there that the Hyosung will do 180mph+.

180kmph I can imagine (at one hell of a stretch) but 180mph? on a Hyosung?

Damn, I'd like to see that. Would give a Gixxer Thou a run for its money.

[Brett]

Lol as if. Hyosung 181 (i think) indicated down the Bombays... That was after maxing it out on the flat over the top and then getting a mean run dwon the other side. Fuck the :Police:


I dont speed so much now, I got over it after a few months, it doesnt actually get you anywhere daster around town with the lights and all.
Cant wait for my zx6r though hehehe

Fuck the police...LMAO...C'mon, off with the 16 year old Gangsta Lingo. I hate to tell ya, but a HP commodore would real a hyosung in like a guppy on a fishing line.
I would not be suprised if the speedo inaccuracy brings that down to about 160kph genuine.

[ducatilover]

Fuck the police...LMAO...C'mon, off with the 16 year old Gangsta Lingo. I hate to tell ya, but a HP commodore would real a hyosung in like a guppy on a fishing line.
I would not be suprised if the speedo inaccuracy brings that down to about 160kph genuine. An HP commodore runs a 195kw donk with around 360nm, far better aero dynamics and isn't a Hyosung :scooter: Oh and the hyosung would lay a 17 sec quarter vs a flat 15 for a sport alloytech commonwhore. You win! Hyosung looooooooooooses

[Hiflyer]

Yea I know, it was a piss take .... Chill ma niggaz

[gatch]

Bustaz bets not step.

W00p yo punk biatch asses.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[ready4whatever]

I got a DT175 I can get to 100km/h .thats with low gearing for riding in the Rotomas. its a 2 stroke, which potentially can be like a 350. so its pretty slow. not suprizing for a single cylinder air cooled trail bike though. with qll the right gearing i think i could go abit faster

[ducatilover]

Bustaz bets not step.

W00p yo punk biatch asses.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

You are bo-lack bro:rockon:

[Dean]

Yea I know, it was a piss take .... Chill ma niggaz

central crip all day 274 tok that shit 9 duece Cz up Bs down Killa slob when I see a slob ............ok when can we all stop talking like this?

[NOMIS]

i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


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Dont you mean a few mins??

Took old hornet to off the clock a few times. sometimes though would only get indicated 160 and thats it, other times would wind right over. even managed to get red line in 6th gear one night. was to much effort doing so so only did a couple of times. but i didnt come up against any other 4 stroke 250 that out ran that bike, not even zxr or cbrr weird.

THe NC30 on the other hand wound off the clock no porblems at all.

[Brett]

[QUOTE=NOMIS;1129443518] but i didnt come up against any other 4 stroke 250 that out ran that bike, not even zxr or cbrr weird.
QUOTE]

LOL not this bloody fight again....

You either had one hyper little hornet with a demon in it, or the ZXR's & CBR's you took on were SICK...like running on 3 cylinders sick..that or dragging a dead bull behind them....

But we have been here for a while before haven't we NOMIS....:woohoo:

[ducatilover]

Hahahaha This fight shall amuse me....

[NOMIS]

[QUOTE=NOMIS;1129443518] but i didnt come up against any other 4 stroke 250 that out ran that bike, not even zxr or cbrr weird.
QUOTE]

LOL not this bloody fight again....

You either had one hyper little hornet with a demon in it, or the ZXR's & CBR's you took on were SICK...like running on 3 cylinders sick..that or dragging a dead bull behind them....

But we have been here for a while before haven't we NOMIS....:woohoo:

sure have, and yes i had a quick lil hornet. but its was a angel not a demon.

:-) fair few mods on that hornet. didnt do much for power but enough anyway. and only raced one zxr but maybe 3 cbr's 2 where same friend. wasnt fast at all just good for what it was.

[NOMIS]

[QUOTE=Brett;1129443541]

sure have, and yes i had a quick lil hornet. but its was a angel not a demon.

:-) fair few mods on that hornet. didnt do much for power but enough anyway. and only raced one zxr but maybe 3 cbr's 2 where same friend. wasnt fast at all just good for what it was.

on saying that. in any kind of wind id have still out my money on cbr or zxr even a sick one, because wind used to slow that bike down heaps.

any ways 250's are 250s a 2 smoker would be fun but yeh.. watch this space.. cbr600rr soon

[NSR-Dan]

[QUOTE=Brett;1129443541]

sure have, and yes i had a quick lil hornet. but its was a angel not a demon.

:-) fair few mods on that hornet. didnt do much for power but enough anyway. and only raced one zxr but maybe 3 cbr's 2 where same friend. wasnt fast at all just good for what it was.

Obviously your mate cant ride. does he know how to change gears

[ducatilover]

You would have to do a lot of work to get the horny hornets to the same power as the CBR250RRRRRRRRRRRR or a zxr, then it is still naked and shaped like a brick. The hornets are a bloody cool 250 and great fun, but, it would have to be a sick zxr/cbr to be beaten by one in a straight line. :2thumbsup Keep it realistic

[NOMIS]

You would have to do a lot of work to get the horny hornets to the same power as the CBR250RRRRRRRRRRRR or a zxr, then it is still naked and shaped like a brick. The hornets are a bloody cool 250 and great fun, but, it would have to be a sick zxr/cbr to be beaten by one in a straight line. :2thumbsup Keep it realistic

annnnnyyywwaayyyy..

[NOMIS]

think there a few pics still on profile, i aint been on here in months and months. see people still love telling other people they no more about each others bikes.. and yes mate dylan with the cbr also rode mine and actually upgraded from his hornet to it. then onto a mc22.

and yes they where faster than his old hornet. but annnyywaayys you guys would no more about my bike than me the owner. cool. my hornet hardly resembled a hornet either. to be honest was a waste of $$ on my part. but i was the one stuck riding it for so long.

[SPORK]

Removing parts that add to the aerodynamics of a bike generally do make it go faster, yes.

I'm surprised more people aren't strapping bits of gib to their bikes, following that astounding logic.

[NOMIS]

Removing parts that add to the aerodynamics of a bike generally do make it go faster, yes.

I'm surprised more people aren't strapping bits of gib to their bikes, following that astounding logic.

yehhh because that was all i did.. tool. whats aerodynamics? shit whats a bike? wheel? huh? what are you talking about

[SPORK]

Your idiocy is breathtaking. The tags for this thread aren't lying, especially the first. Let's hear some more about this bike with stunted aerodynamics that has the magical power to blow minds.

[Dean]

The tags for this thread aren't lying, especially the first.

Really? hmmm interesting.

[NOMIS]

wish i still had that bike some guy in wellington owns it now his names paul, he took off the headlight and put back on standard, anyways, had larger intake, dna filter, some aftermarket japa CDI unit, bigger carbs, and the exhaust as you see in the pics with the twin can's. was all done before i imported it from japan (yes chose it because of the mods) i did all the visual mods.

Guys at wild west honda when it was open said "yes nomis it really is a rapid little hornet, I dont smell bullshit anymore". Peace. - its was gay in terms of speed anyway. any wind blowing and would struggle but yes it was faster than 2 cbrr's to 100k even on a roll on. and no there was no rev limiter, something to do with the cdi aprntly.

oh and so did the guy who did pre sale check at henderson yamaha when i sold it.

anyways you would know the bike that i owned for 18months better than i would of course. and the fact it wasnt 20 years old and raped every day of its life may have had soemthing to do with it yes. but anyways like you say its i can pee further than you can.

[NOMIS]

Removing parts that add to the aerodynamics of a bike generally do make it go faster, yes.

I'm surprised more people aren't strapping bits of gib to their bikes, following that astounding logic.

and wtf gib is heavy... all i had was carbon fiber front and rear fenders and engine casings, and that rear tail section, and the head light was heavier than the first.. none where for aerodynamics was because i liked how it looked..

[quickbuck]

Okay... Speeds for 250's and below that I have riden...

1976 XL125 = 95km/hr when I weighed about 40kg wet...
CT90 somewhere around 80... yup we melted the piston on that one.
MVX250... Off the clock, but the speedo was 40% optomistic! Easiest MVX in the world to sell that one!
RG250 170 or there abouts
125 Bucket racer about 150...
Invader 250 (2003 GSX) 150 Max. Red line top gear, tail wind...
Honda NS1 (50) 105 km/hr (Yup truly fast for a 50, and STANDARD!)

One of the surprises: 1988 GPX 250. They are very fast for what they are.... 170+

RGV250... Off the clock, and would have given my CBR a huge fright!
NSR250 (MC21) about 200 when I blew it up down the back straight of Manfeild
NSR250 (MC28) 100km/hr... Never got a chance to take it on a closed road...

Plenty of others riden... just haven't tried to find their top speeds.

[tate35]

105 and then got nervous so buttoned off lol :baby:

[racefactory]

been 180 on a tzr250 3xv bit of a downhill but still had more in it obviously.

BANZAI's GN250 with windshield, got it up to 125 i think and took forever. It was vibrating so badly i'm sure it could envoke clitoral orgasm.

[Hiflyer]

Your idiocy is breathtaking. The tags for this thread aren't lying, especially the first. Let's hear some more about this bike with stunted aerodynamics that has the magical power to blow minds.

wrong thread, you need the evolution of a monster thread

[ducatilover]

and wtf gib is heavy... all i had was carbon fiber front and rear fenders and engine casings, and that rear tail section, and the head light was heavier than the first.. none where for aerodynamics was because i liked how it looked..

It does look very nice! :2thumbsup The list of what had been done to it is rather impressive too. Had it ever had the head off? Or the cams done? The CR and cams were the main draw back [basically the only draw back] in the horny motor.

[gatch]

THe NC30 on the other hand wound off the clock no porblems at all.

yes.. yes they do..

[NOMIS]

It does look very nice! :2thumbsup The list of what had been done to it is rather impressive too. Had it ever had the head off? Or the cams done? The CR and cams were the main draw back [basically the only draw back] in the horny motor.

Not to sure, I only had that info regarding the bike, but Wild West Honda looked at it when i first got it to the country and went over it etc. I more got told than anything. But was nice to have something a little diff. Was to loud though so I put silencers in it, after that I could never get the tuning right with or with out them, Still went fine though just felt it lacked to what it had when I first got it.

[NOMIS]

yes.. yes they do..

To bad I wrote mine off. never found out for sure if it was UK spec or not..

[gatch]

Stink buzz.

You know what I've found the crazy bit about these things are ?

Corners that you had previously thought you were flying around now seem slow, I cruised home at a velocity that was previously un-attainable on my old spada and it didn't feel unsafe at all. I don't know if this is good or bad..

[ducatilover]

Stink buzz.

You know what I've found the crazy bit about these things are ?

Corners that you had previously thought you were flying around now seem slow, I cruised home at a velocity that was previously un-attainable on my old spada and it didn't feel unsafe at all. I don't know if this is good or bad..

That is why people seem to say they are one of the all time greats in the corners. Spada's don't feel safe anyway, fork and swing arm flex in a scary way sucks and they have shit suspension, as we should both know.
:2thumbsup Go the NC30

[Rodney007]

250gp can get close to 280kms

[Rosie]

I've got the sherp up to 110 on gravel :sunny:
It will do a wee bit more than that if I lie on the tank :D

[svr]

Slowest: GN250. Went past a cop with a radar `on the tank'. Just sad, really.
Fastest: Hikita's RS250 with an HRC A kit ('97?). It could pass our domestic superbikes in a straight line.

[McWild]

250gp can get close to 280kms

Those things are ridiculous. I read on another forum that the lap times are only a few seconds slower than 500gp bikes in their day.

[roy.nz]

Down othea valley hill heading north my hyo gt250r got an indicated 180kph, then stepped up to the gixxer 600 and 240+ down there easy. Ride safe

[wbks]

Those things are ridiculous. I read on another forum that the lap times are only a few seconds slower than 500gp bikes in their day.This is also with another decade's worth of chassis and suspension advancement, not to mention faster riders...

[Hiflyer]

Down othea valley hill heading north my hyo gt250r got an indicated 180kph, then stepped up to the gixxer 600 and 240+ down there easy. Ride safe

Lol ride safe, haha 240 on a public road aint that safe....


(yes that's my inner safety nazi speaking, safety nazis are like gingas, we all have an inner one, most of us dont embrace it though.)

[McWild]

This is also with another decade's worth of chassis and suspension advancement, not to mention faster riders...

Faster riders hmm mmm not so sure about that but yeah it's the rest of the bike that makes the big difference.

When I said ridiculous I was referring to the whole thing.



On another note, I think it would be interesting to see how fast a modern Ninja 250 could be made to go if it was hella worked.

Haven't heard of any really worked ones yet. I'm sure it will happen by the time they're 20 years old too haha.

[wbks]

Faster riders hmm mmm not so sure about that but yeah it's the rest of the bike that makes the big difference.

When I said ridiculous I was referring to the whole thing.



On another note, I think it would be interesting to see how fast a modern Ninja 250 could be made to go if it was hella worked.

Haven't heard of any really worked ones yet. I'm sure it will happen by the time they're 20 years old too haha.Probably only as fast as a stock zxr... No matter how hard you work it, it's just a modern gpx, not a high revving inline four

[jimbo_on_travels]

Used to have a VTR 250 that could go to 145 on a straight or 150 with a bit of wind behind you.. secret to riding this bike is to have the 3rd gear at the sweet spot 'round 8000-8500 rpm for the power to roll on - I remember the pull vividly :)

[Willdat?]

Indicated 110 km/h with head on the tank on my Shanyang SY50 (50 cc 4 stroke) (speedo goes all the way to 180!). Took the GPS out to check...actually only 81.4km/h :headbang:

Still damn good for what it is!

[Laxi]

indicated 160 on zzr250 at 11k, redlines at 14.5! but then my speedo is 16 years old:rolleyes:

[chelseapar]

mine faster motorcyle for cheap. Friend say shoot 295kph! Me maked for surround 230kph only time. many time 100kph+
Motogp shoot motorcycle 400kph! Many time make faster subsequent 250cc motorycle

[ukusa]

mine faster motorcyle for cheap. Friend say shoot 295kph! Me maked for surround 230kph only time. many time 100kph+
Motogp shoot motorcycle 400kph! Many time make faster subsequent 250cc motorycle

wow, a 250 doing 295 ....nice. You should look at moto GP yourself

[chelseapar]

ok, many thanks ukusa.
incorrect, motogp shoot 105kph faster from the nsr motorcycle.
Me contemplate me efficient motorcycle man.
Future acquire from 1000cc motorcycle sort me from motogp shoot faster.
Did NZ motorcycle man from motogp cycle?

[Laxi]

ok, many thanks ukusa.
incorrect, motogp shoot 105kph faster from the nsr motorcycle.
Me contemplate me efficient motorcycle man.
Future acquire from 1000cc motorcycle sort me from motogp shoot faster.
Did NZ motorcycle man from motogp cycle?

:no::no::no:

[la 102]

160kmph on flat

[ducatilover]

160kmph on flat

How.....????

[chelseapar]

McWILD You allow me drive you motorcycle? Beautiful motorcycle. I race for Greymouth Street Race? I try win. It more speed from me nsr250 SP?

[mitsievo]

my FZR will touch 170 on the flat, havn't tried down a hill yet though

[McWild]

McWILD You allow me drive you motorcycle? Beautiful motorcycle. I race for Greymouth Street Race? I try win. It more speed from me nsr250 SP?

You can race it in the Greymouth street race, sure.

But here's the catch.You have to make it from Chch to Greymouth and back on your NSR in 3 hours. Just to prove yourself.

Deal?

[specter]

I've never heard of one of them getting anywhere near that

i can tuck right in behind a gpx..... plus massive straight needed.... but i did it!

[NSR-Dan]

Reading the tags at the bottom, someone's put on there that the Hyosung will do 180mph+.

180kmph I can imagine (at one hell of a stretch) but 180mph? on a Hyosung?

Damn, I'd like to see that. Would give a Gixxer Thou a run for its money.

Give a Gixxer thou a run for its money?????

my understanding a K7 gixxer thou can do 160kph in first gear

[Hiflyer]

How.....????

Towed by my hyosung. Geez people do you not listen???

[Zuki lover]

I had 185k out of my 1991 zxr250a... 2 up

[Sidewinder]

I had 185k out of my 1991 zxr250a... 2 up
supose a fat missus down hill would work on ya zxr250

[Zuki lover]

supose a fat missus down hill would work on ya zxr250

when do you see my missus

[ready4whatever]

I'll let you know. Got 13 km of flat straight road here on the coast of Matata..

[Camshaft]

My hyo does 160kph, gt250r 2008

[ducatilover]

i can tuck right in behind a gpx..... plus massive straight needed.... but i did it! Yeah...righto


Towed by my hyosung. Geez people do you not listen???

That would explain it :hug:

[nivram]

So my Hyo does 142kmh on the down hill beat that!! :2guns:

[meteor]

Going to work into a headwind the other morning I got my DR250 flat out in 6th to 83... scary stuff, I got my GT push bike to 82 on a downhill once

[TuonoTom]

My mate got my CBR250RR to 190 and it was still pulling, ran out of space though. I think it can prob do over 200 (only just).

[Mudfart]

Ive been told the aprilla 250's will do ova 200. Can this be confirmed?

[mossy1200]

Ive been told the aprilla 250's will do ova 200. Can this be confirmed?

General information
Model: Aprilia RS 250
Year: 1999
Category: Sport
Rating: 72.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 2
Power: 55.00 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque: 35.00 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 10700 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Starter: Kick
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Front percentage of weight: 50.6
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,360 mm (53.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/60-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/60-ZR17
Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 203.0 km/h (126.1 mph) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.300 seconds
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: 33.000 seconds
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 19.50 litres (5.15 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): 0.66 litres (0.17 gallons)

[koba]

Ive been told the aprilla 250's will do ova 200. Can this be confirmed?

In real life the best I have seen is 192.99kph on a good day.

www.cliffhanger.org.nz

Go to this website and have a look at information on the upcoming sprint event if you want to know how fast your bike goes.

The bullshit stops when the green flag drops!
Oh, And when there is a flash timing system to work out the actual speed and all that.

[mossy1200]

In real life the best I have seen is 192.99kph on a good day.

www.cliffhanger.org.nz

Go to this website and have a look at information on the upcoming sprint event if you want to know how fast your bike goes.

The bullshit stops when the green flag drops!
Oh, And when there is a flash timing system to work out the actual speed and all that.

Thats a good looking guy on the cliffhanger front page.LOL
The late 90s through to 2002 were the grunt road versions that did top 200.
One was recorded doing 136mph stock which is low 210 mark.
There will be bike to bike variations and maybe 50% would be 200+ bikes.
They do have the hp of a good 400 inline 4 4 stroke

[koba]

The late 90s through to 2002 were the grunt road versions that did top 200.
One was recorded doing 136mph stock which is low 210 mark.

I would believe that. It does seem most production engines are just slapped together on a friday arvo!

[Juzz976]

I had my fzr250 2kr sand blasted and powdercoated, heaps of new gears put on and was gettin ready to sell to a friend. Thought I'd make sure she was running good so took off down SH29 no vehicles around and a concrete median barrier.
Got clocked at 178 by a parked Unmarked Strategic Traffic Unit.
Gutted, rekon she had more in her too speedo read 172 and a change of sprockets would see maybe an extra 5-10 k/hr max.
Got a new 2kr this week with 6,000 k's but have no intention of loosing my remaining 10 demerit points - got let off with 148 so I only had 28 day suspension so I can pay more tax an fines I guess.

[JR1]

I had my fzr250 2kr sand blasted and powdercoated, heaps of new gears put on and was gettin ready to sell to a friend. Thought I'd make sure she was running good so took off down SH29 no vehicles around and a concrete median barrier.
Got clocked at 178 by a parked Unmarked Strategic Traffic Unit.
Gutted, rekon she had more in her too speedo read 172 and a change of sprockets would see maybe an extra 5-10 k/hr max.
Got a new 2kr this week with 6,000 k's but have no intention of loosing my remaining 10 demerit points - got let off with 148 so I only had 28 day suspension so I can pay more tax an fines I guess.

very unlucky.

i have the same bike, gets to 130 in seconds. i find its far slower to increase the k's after there. never taken it to the limit..have you?

[woodyracer]

ive had 160km/h out of my hyosung at hampton downs {and there is a hill} so about 170km/h woudl be maxing it out.
pretty good realy......gets there quick enough

[Hiflyer]

ive had 160km/h out of my hyosung at hampton downs {and there is a hill} so about 170km/h woudl be maxing it out.
pretty good realy......gets there quick enough

I heard of someone (NOT ME :shifty: ) who had ~178 down a hill. Obviously this was an indicated speed and not GPS verified.

[Jonathan]

When I had a KR150 I once managed to get the speedo to over 160 - long downhill straight with strong tail wind.

[Genie]

:lol: my little beast can only do 70K, it has a "L" plate and refuses to go any faster. I have such a well behaved motorcycle.

[woodyracer]

When I had a KR150 I once managed to get the speedo to over 160 - long downhill straight with strong tail wind.

i got 170km/h out of my KRR150 on the straight at manfeild....no tail wind either...:yes:

[sapperj]

I have seen 174 on the speedo, so factor in the 7% error I would say 145 - 150ish...
Oh yeah it was a long slightly downhill straight :)
Hyo silver (red) awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Stormy]

I have seen just over 190k on my 2002 aprillia RS250 but ran out of road to see if it had any more left

[woodyracer]

I have seen just over 190k on my 2002 aprillia RS250 but ran out of road to see if it had any more left

ur bike would get a good 230km/h on the track

[Jonno.]

Indicated :no:

[Leseid]

160km/h didn't take all that long to get up to that speed ether. Although I wonder how accurate the speedometers are at those speeds?

[Jonno.]

10-20 km/h

[{.bLanK}G_o_D]

I've had the NSR indicating what would be if it was there about 210kph. For those of you with older Honda dash boards, the needle was sitting over the words "Nippon Senkei"
Rear sprocket is 41t. Standard is 40t, assuming the front is stock, it's geared lower than factory.
Realistically it's probably only doing 190kph-ish. I'll re-post when I get it geared up a notch and verified

[Phreak]

On a 'closed road for testing purposes only...' I got my (modded and tuned) CBR250 RR up to a nice healthy 212 kph - on my GPS. Actually didn't see the speed on the GPS when I did it, only afterwards when I checked my top speed on the recorder function - was way too fast to take my eyes off the road! (Still have it saved on the GPS cause two of my workmates on new Ninja's cant get anywhere near that! LOL)

Not one to do this on an open road though, value my license way too much.

[SMOKEU]

On a 'closed road for testing purposes only...' I got my (modded and tuned) CBR250 RR up to a nice healthy 212 kph - on my GPS. Actually didn't see the speed on the GPS when I did it, only afterwards when I checked my top speed on the recorder function - was way too fast to take my eyes off the road! (Still have it saved on the GPS cause two of my workmates on new Ninja's cant get anywhere near that! LOL)

Not one to do this on an open road though, value my license way too much.

How the fuck did you manage to go that fast on a CBR250?

[rie]

can't beat the cbr250rr (wtf?) but...158k/h on fully stock kwaka gpx down the nor'western while giving the old battery a good beating. i didn't think that was too bad :p

[Phreak]

Like an old buddy of mine from the performance car world used to say... "If you gotta ask, you don't deserve to know..."

Standard CBR250RR's in good condition will hit the limiter pretty easily - at 185kph (indicated) - and its actually really easy to eliminate the speed restrictor if you know what you're doing... Its as simple as being 'just a wire'... Other than that, using lightweight replacement products, good gearing, racing application engine mods, and a bloody good carbie tune, along with one or two 'top secret' modifications... She breaks 200 kph no worries! If the road is long enough, she might even go faster than 212... Is it worth it though? Having to do service's so often and keep the bike in top tune all the time can be a real pain in the neck... Especially considering the frame is 20 years old now!

But, like I said, keep it legal on the streets boys!

[Jonno.]

What kind of gearing do you run?

[Phreak]

LOL - now THAT would be telling! Gotta keep them guessing, you know! Let's just say, at 212 kph, I'm pretty sure I was just nudging the redline... And at 100 kph, I'm just under 9000 rpm (in top gear).

[Nibblet]

I've had the NSR indicating what would be if it was there about 210kph. For those of you with older Honda dash boards, the needle was sitting over the words "Nippon Senkei"
Rear sprocket is 41t. Standard is 40t, assuming the front is stock, it's geared lower than factory.
Realistically it's probably only doing 190kph-ish. I'll re-post when I get it geared up a notch and verified


My MC18 is the same. 190 is where the speedo stops and it looks like a good 20k margin more. Had a mate in his 180sx next to me doing 190 and I was still pulling away slightly so might not be to far off?

[Tink]

erm Learners should only go 70km 'whatever
... my wee yammy goes 100km with a shake... 110km on a role... forget 250 I want bigger!

[The Everlasting]

erm Learners should only go 70km 'whatever
... my wee yammy goes 100km with a shake... 110km on a role... forget 250 I want bigger!

So is the top speed only 110?

[Tink]

So is the top speed only 110?

Have not gone any faster... Geordie might have gone quicker.. but in reality its above the speed limit... 10km to much IMHO

[mikemike104]

spedo's in miles and read just below 105 mark, poor thing sounded like it was going to explode.

[_john_]

Thought this could be an interesting thread to compare 250's.

What does your 250 cap out at?

To make it all relative, post specs as below - I have done an example.

Make: Hyosung
Model: GT250 ( Up right riding position)
Year: 2010
Power: 28.5 ( quoted standard)
Modifications: Screaming Demond muffler
Engine: 250 V twin
Bike weight: 153kg ( dry )
Your height: 187cm
Your weight: 75 kg
Highest speed you have reached: 160kph

Remember this all happened on closed roads.

[maggot]

I've had my little baby RGV wound out to 155. She wouldn't give much more after that :P
I was actually pleasantly surprised seeing its only a 150..

[specter]

did 175ish on my 07 gpx over the weekend.... good to see the bikes still got some grunt

[Laurence]

ive had my gsxr250 out 145 in 5th havnt even let it out fully in 6th yet

[maggot]

ive had my gsxr250 out 145 in 5th havnt even let it out fully in 6th yet

When it starts eh Larry :P

[Mudfart]

my 09 ninja has been upto 160 maxed out in 6th so far, on the flat. it wopuldnt go past 140 when the speedo still read under 2000kms.
now its almost at 4000, so the engine is wearing in nicely.

[McWild]

Oh good, it's this thread again.

[blossomsowner]

I had a cb100 (many years ago) that did 140km/hr flat out, and it got there pretty fast too.

admittedly it was powered by a xr200 motor with gearing and internal mods. Would beat just about anything from 0-100.

[Blackshear]

Make: Suzuki
Model: GSF250
Year: 1990
Power: 45hp ( quoted standard 20 years ago)
Modifications: No baffle ;_;
Engine: 250 straight 4
Bike weight: 176 (Not sure if wet or dry)
Your height: 188cm
Your weight: 95 kg
Highest speed you have reached: 165 indicated

Banged off the limiter with a slight hill decline. She really needs to see a track some day.

[mr_penguin]

Unreal this thread has active content !

better late than never...

I've had my 1988 NSR250 off the clock a number of times clock ends at 190 and the needle was some way past that.. I'm guessing about 210km/h.

Had a mate on a gsxr400 with me on one run and i got tapped out before him but he had maybe 2km/h more top end... picking if i dropped a tooth on the rear
I would have had em beat

Very stable at that speed and no carbon was left on the pistons :)

Can't understand why people like 4 stroke 250's..... to slow :) LOL.....

Wait thats all you can buy now... what a shame it is... glad I had my fun when I did.

Ian.

[ducatilover]

Yawn.......

[nzkr1]

Time to end this thread. The Kawasaki KR1-S is the fastest 250cc production bike of all time, end of story!

[one fast tl1ooo]

I had 195k out of my 1991zxr250a two up..

[imdying]

Time to end this thread. The Kawasaki KR1-S is the fastest 250cc production bike of all time, end of story!Or at least were until they all shat themselves. You guys still have a good line on rebuild kits?

[onearmedbandit]

ur bike would get a good 230km/h on the track

They must be very aerodynamic...

[onearmedbandit]

ur bike would get a good 230km/h on the track

They must be very aerodynamic...

[Phreak]

Haha I hoped this thread would come back to life! :2thumbsup

[nzkr1]

Or at least were until they all shat themselves. You guys still have a good line on rebuild kits?
All engine parts available out of the UK except cylinders which are ex Japan. Can still get genuine pistons from Kawasaki. MXparts here in NZ can supply mitaka piston kits for around $125 and forged Wossner piston kits for $150. Once rebuild with modern materials I haven't had any issues. Back in the day they had a problem with piston ring locating pins moving and the rings exiting out the exhaust port. Result knackered piston and cylinder!

[eelracing]

Once rebuild with modern materials I haven't had any issues. Back in the day they had a problem with piston ring locating pins moving and the rings exiting out the exhaust port. Result knackered piston and cylinder!

Now c'mon George your not being totally honest here mate.Balance shafts not set up correctly can lead to some unreal vibration issues apparently, causing a quite inconsiderable shedding of parts...good for liteness/handling tho.
A good tip for free is to install an RGV radiator as this helps KR's run at optimum temp and thus full power.If you hav'nt done this yet I recommend you get right on it as it's worth doing.

All you 250 four strokers should not be put off by George's proud KR1s boasting as smoker ownership comes at a heavy cost...much like a raging P habit it's users develop a thousand yard stare and it age's you no end (George is only 21 but already looks mid 30ish)also a slight nervous tremor can cause left handed twitching.

Makes him easy to spot in the pits tho.

[FruitLooPs]

RG150 read grossly inaccurately but around 165-170indicated I suppose (more like 155k) certainly left my friends 2000 VTR250 for dead though

88' NSR250 MC18 trackbike was hauling ass right up until it seized at ruapuna, no speedo unfortunately - would've liked to have kept that bike

[mudtrack]

ninja ex250 does about 160 if i dont have my courier bag on then its more like 150 ahahah 250s are so funny they shouldnt even have brakes just lean the dam thing.

[boolbag]

my kr-1 would get well past the 190 mark on the speedo at around 9.5k rpm with the S engine haha soon found out that over revving it was not an intelligent thing to do (A good 3 4ths of an inch off the clock).. now i need to do a full rebuild. damn expensive to do on the little sucker. still, goes a hell of a lot faster than my nc24, which also has seemed to poo itself... sadly both bikes seem to be an arse to get parts for..

[gatch]

my kr-1 would get well past the 190 mark on the speedo at around 9.5k rpm with the S engine haha soon found out that over revving it was not an intelligent thing to do (A good 3 4ths of an inch off the clock).. now i need to do a full rebuild. damn expensive to do on the little sucker. still, goes a hell of a lot faster than my nc24, which also has seemed to poo itself... sadly both bikes seem to be an arse to get parts for..

Get an nc30 you sucker.. Though mine is in the shed in pieces too :(

P.S My spada did 210, thats before the nitrous.

[quickbuck]

P.S My spada did 210, thats before the nitrous.

Um, was the Nitros for you, or the bike?

[Phreak]

Lol in most cases, Nitrous Oxide doesn't affect top speed (this is usually dependant on your gearing) rather than your acceleration. Unless, of course, you have upgraded your sprockets, for a higher top speed...

[steelestring]

Lol in most cases, Nitrous Oxide doesn't affect top speed (this is usually dependant on your gearing) rather than your acceleration. Unless, of course, you have upgraded your sprockets, for a higher top speed...

It actualy cools the motor at extream end of rape too dude ... so it doesnt melt... why not for water injection also? hahaha

[Neshi]

got the CBF250 up to 140, doing almost 10k revs.. Got kinda scared and slowed down to 130, which is where I'm comfortable with the revs as well, at ~9k.

[Bulldog]

I remember going down the back straight of puke at about 200km on my 91 nsr 250 twas an aaron slight day back when he still had the 750.

[colsan1]

There is no substitute for a two stroke when it comes to 250's
Most will easily match a 400 four stroke and in the right hands
on a good road will tag along with a 600.
Unresticted they'll give you a good 50-60 bhp which makes
the 25 -40 for most 250 four strokes look pitiful.




George this is your fault
I was over the whole KR addiction until i got your PM today :angry:

[trunk-rattlin]

1992 Cbr250rr Off the clock at 180

[puddytat]

Flat out down Ruapuna sees the spada in da red & off the clock....so I figure Im doing in excess of 170...
not bad for a stock 22yr old bike

Dunno how this advert got here?>>>>>

Or why it since has dissapeared....

Ok its back...whose fuckin with my head?

Or is this a sponsorship thing?:niceone:

[rgv250]

hey guys i just got a 91rgv250 and goes off the 180 mark with ease befor u realise... reacon its toping out about 200 maybe 210... and seems to stay steady as at tht speed :D

[Sable]

220 down the back straight of Manfeild.

[raziel1983]

Saw 165 on my ol kawasaki balius

[satchriossi]

I've had the NSR indicating what would be if it was there about 210kph. For those of you with older Honda dash boards, the needle was sitting over the words "Nippon Senkei"
Rear sprocket is 41t. Standard is 40t, assuming the front is stock, it's geared lower than factory.
Realistically it's probably only doing 190kph-ish. I'll re-post when I get it geared up a notch and verified

It'll manage alot more than that too! My 300 was just under the redline and refusing to rev any harder in 6th with a 16/40 (taller than stock) sprocket combo down the straight at Taupo - with track to spare. I've since got a 38T rear sorted for next time im there. The gearing commander reckons that's over 140mph with a 160/60 rear tyre on. I've got 36,35 and 34T rears ready for that cliffhanger sprint in november. Apparently Matt@Tyga has had over 150mph out of his (but ofcourse his will be tuned to the NUTS).

[ngourlay]

yeah, couple of years ago before i 'rebuilt it' (not fully, just the power valves and head etc) i was read by a digital reader in a Skyline following at 223kmph...apparently.

I certainly wasn't looking, and anything after 200kmph feels about the same as 215kmph to me! My helmet and head moves too fast to look.

I wasn't in 6th gear, but I used my 6th gear to slow down and stop red-lining. If anyone else wants to try getting more out of her I'd be keen as to let you?
I'd love to know what she does, I just don't have enough balls!!! Plus, I want to do it all over again tomorrow. In all honesty I doubt it'd do more.

It sounded like a cat doing terrible things to a crayfish!

We swept the road with a broom first and posted people on a couple of corners to make sure there was no traffic.

Mine's a 250cc Kawasaki KR1. 115ikg dry weight, full fairing. I upgraded the disk and brakes to support larger calipers and disks as I didn't trust it stopping! Now I'm scared of flying over the handle bars.

[imdying]

Something I saw today here (http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/40157-how-fast-can-an-rgv-get/page__pid__354978#entry354978).

Bill Gillis set the world record for the land speed record on a motorcycle (250cc class) of 214.775 miles per hour at Bonneville Salt Flats!

Looks like an Aprilia RS250

and


From BUB 2007 results
#1125 William Gills 250 M P 87.624 new record

Best I know for a production VJ22 based machine was the Airtech 'prilia RS250 attempt at Bonneville at 134 and a bit mph.

FWIW.

[avgas]

RG150 read grossly inaccurately but around 165-170indicated I suppose (more like 155k) certainly left my friends 2000 VTR250 for dead though
The RG is about 6% out when I tested it, cop wasn't happy.
Ticket was 124kph, my speedo needle was sitting exactly on 130 during my 'commute'.

1 less tooth on the back, and a tweaked motor - they quite easy can get past a 'limited, nose diving" cbr250 at whatever their limit is 180kph(?).

When Bayride entered the speed trial on it, she got 204 - but I reckon with an extra km could prob get another 2-5kph.

Sadly however if you do this to an RG - its a bomb that goes off after 10,000km........everything engine wise looks like fine alu dust.

Fastest I ever went on a 250 was 180......as I like living, and dislike waiting.

[SMOKEU]

yeah, couple of years ago before i 'rebuilt it' (not fully, just the power valves and head etc) i was read by a digital reader in a Skyline following at 223kmph...apparently.

I certainly wasn't looking, and anything after 200kmph feels about the same as 215kmph to me! My helmet and head moves too fast to look.

I wasn't in 6th gear, but I used my 6th gear to slow down and stop red-lining. If anyone else wants to try getting more out of her I'd be keen as to let you?
I'd love to know what she does, I just don't have enough balls!!! Plus, I want to do it all over again tomorrow. In all honesty I doubt it'd do more.

It sounded like a cat doing terrible things to a crayfish!

We swept the road with a broom first and posted people on a couple of corners to make sure there was no traffic.

Mine's a 250cc Kawasaki KR1. 115ikg dry weight, full fairing. I upgraded the disk and brakes to support larger calipers and disks as I didn't trust it stopping! Now I'm scared of flying over the handle bars.

I'll top it out for you.

[ducatilover]

I'll top it out for you.

Nah I call dibs

[SMOKEU]

Nah I call dibs

Paper, scissors, rock?

[ngourlay]

can't figure out whether this is a reply post to the same thread or not, but cool ;)

i'm pretty sure there'll be a number of people/racers who would like to give it a thrash.

I'll be selling it shortly - after rebuilding it, I am happy with this project. I'd prefer to put her in a glass box down the hallway, but what's the point?!!
M
y 650 is boring compared to the power band of a 2-stroke, but doesn't need to be run hot all the time or red-lining into corners to stop bogging and fouling plugs!
AND it's electric start!!! yeh-ah.

I did try to get some speed one other time, but no accurate readings. The spedo read 220-230 when I looked briefly though. I imagine that's it...and I was a mess afterwards! lol
Gotta do it once at least - that's what she's made for!!!!

Hope this is the right way to reply SMOKEU.
Cheers

[ngourlay]

Paper, scissors, rock?

ha-ha! told ya people'd be keen!!

[ducatilover]

Paper, scissors, rock?

Deal. :scooter::scooter:

[SMOKEU]

What ever happened to first in, first served?

[ducatilover]

What ever happened to first in, first served?

This is a democracy. :yes:

[SMOKEU]

This is a democracy. :yes:

I always thought KB was a dictatorship.

[Crazy Steve]

173kmph on my Hyo.

Needless to say it didn't like me very much for doing that.

Thats what the speedo said....I would put $100 note on it that your true speed was 135-140kph ! !

Crazy Steve.

[ducatilover]

I always thought KB was a dictatorship.

:shit: No.......never

[SMOKEU]

Thats what the speedo said....I would put $100 note on it that your true speed was 135-140kph ! !

Crazy Steve.

I didn't know the speedos were that optimistic on those bikes.


:shit: No.......never

And 'they' say you learn something new every day.

[Crazy Steve]

I didn't know the speedos were that optimistic on those bikes.



And 'they' say you learn something new every day.

Its a Hoybung ENOUGH said.....

Fck i still remember there release and people were on this site bagging the shit out of them after they had just brought one and they had up to 25 different falts..

People have bad memories..

Crazy Steve.

[imdying]

I didn't know the speedos were that optimistic on those bikes.Them and FXR150s.

[SMOKEU]

Its a Hoybung ENOUGH said.....

Fck i still remember there release and people were on this site bagging the shit out of them after they had just brought one and they had up to 25 different falts..

People have bad memories..

Crazy Steve.

A mate of mine wasn't happy when the gauge cluster his very low mileage GT250R decided to give up the ghost, and a new one cost him around $800, and the fact that it can't keep up with my 21 year old Honda which has been thrashed to death by now by numerous wannabe Rossis.

[steelestring]

Its a Hoybung ENOUGH said.....

Fck i still remember there release and people were on this site bagging the shit out of them after they had just brought one and they had up to 25 different falts..

People have bad memories..

Crazy Steve.

Haha

The only problem the testing officer had when I sat my full when we got back...
"Was there any reason you sat between 85-90 in the 100 zone?"

No no... I sat on 95-100:yes:

Crack up

[e-boy]

[QUOTE=chef;1129434042]i wonder what is the top speed a 250 can actually go? ive gotten my little gt250 hyo up to 140 kmph took me a few seconds to actually make it there. what can you get your 250 up to? and what kind of bike is it?


got my old gpz250 up to bout 175 on few occasions

[Phreak]

Bloody hell, is this thread still going...?

:gob:

[Genie]

haha, i just thought the same thing ...I guess as long as there are 250's being ridden this thread will continue ...

[aprilia_RS250]

207 woohoo, didn't see the speedo but the max speed number confirmed it! Yes there was a bit of a downhill involved but nothing really massive! Got to 180 relatively quickly (for me at least) then slammed into 6th, tucked the head right into screen stayed there for about 10 secs and let go. Was awesome to have a little 250 take you over 200!

[Dare]

Dunno if bandits been said already but I've had it off the clock (180+) although I'd be happy if realistically that was 160 =p
Dropping a tooth on the front might help, it doesn't hit redline in 6th atm..

[Jantar]

I didn't know the speedos were that optimistic on those bikes.



And 'they' say you learn something new every day.
My 1971 Suzuki GT250R showed over 175 on the speedo, but the official speed through the flying 1/4 was 159 km/h.

[ducatilover]

Dunno if bandits been said already but I've had it off the clock (180+) although I'd be happy if realistically that was 160 =p
Dropping a tooth on the front might help, it doesn't hit redline in 6th atm..

How many RPM are you doing at 100? That's geared longer than normal. Usually you will be lucky to exceed a real 165k on a bandit. Normal for a 40hp naked bike.

[ellipsis]

....my 1965 T20 does 160+ks ...nothing much has happened really...has it...

[RDjase]

....my 1965 T20 does 160+ks ...nothing much has happened really...has it...


I have got all my T20 bits in one spot now, getting keen on a pre72 racer to go with the Pre 89 TZR and Pre 82 LC

[ducatilover]

....my 1965 T20 does 160+ks ...nothing much has happened really...has it...

:yes: It's an interesting thing the 250cc market, in the late 80s and early 90s 250cc bikes were quite fun (Only talking four strokes here...we all know the 2t win) with CBR250R/RR and ZXR250a/c, the later FZR250RR and the GSXR250R, they all made 45hp or so, six gears, light as anything, hadled brilliant and most could do just over a real 200kp/h. Now....the 250cc bikes are beige, boring, don't do any good, weight more, have less technology, make less power and torque and use just as much petrol! It's a shame, I would love to see what a newer 250cc CBR250RR/ZXR would be capable of with all these potential years of development.
Stupid boring shitty new 250cc bikes....

[Crasherfromwayback]

I was clocked at a flying 1/4 mile at 143mph on my KR1SP in '91'!

[ducatilover]

I was clocked at a flying 1/4 mile at 143mph on my KR1SP in '91'!
Shiiiiiiiit! :gob:
Not enough of them left now!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Shiiiiiiiit! :gob:
Not enough of them left now!

Aye...one of the guys that works here with me has a mate that owns two of them, and I think one of them is my old race bike.

I'd love to have it back.

[ducatilover]

Aye...one of the guys that works here with me has a mate that owns two of them, and I think one of them is my old race bike.

I'd love to have it back.

One of the few highly regarded 250cc bikes I haven't had my grubby paws on for half a day :facepalm:

[Dare]

How many RPM are you doing at 100? That's geared longer than normal. Usually you will be lucky to exceed a real 165k on a bandit. Normal for a 40hp naked bike.

I'll have to check but it is a tooth or two up at the sprocket

[dymatrixnz]

I took it for a test run and hit 100.

Purchased the bike and then hit 150 comfortably. It had onloy just been run in however and had done only 1900 kms. So the compression was really good etc etc.

I hard nothing but bad things about this bike but I Really Like it.