

This edition of the Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Honda CBR 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2013 CBR 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 162 kgs (357 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 26 bhp (19 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 16.7 lb-ft (22.7 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1974 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour.
The 2013 Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour has a Power to weight ratio of 160.4 bhp per ton and 103.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 CBR 250 competing with the 1974 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder [184.6 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder [184.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 250 generating around 103.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 23.6 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour similar in acceleration to the 2013 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Silverado (23.0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CBR 250 R (23.0 secs). This Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour and the 2013 Kawasaki Z 250 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Kawasaki Z 250 Twin Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2017 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Cafe (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour has a maximum speed of 91mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda CBR 250 R Tricolour then how about a 2023 Honda CL 500 500 cc (102 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 R (102 mph).
Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE
Engine Capacity: 650 cc
Top Speed: 130 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.2 secs @ 100 mph