The 2020 Honda CBR2500RR will debut in
July 2020, as per a new report from Japan's Young Machine. The new
quarter-litre motorcycle will be slightly more powerful and include new
features. The current version of the Honda CBR250RR uses a 249 cc
parallel-twin, 8-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine. This engine produces 38 PS
of maximum power at 12,500 rpm and 23 Nm of peak torque at 11,000 rpm. It is
linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
For the 2020 model of the CBR250RR, Honda
would use a newly designed piston to extract the most out of the 249 cc engine.
As per the reports, this change would increase the total power output of the
engine from 38 PS to 41 PS.
With 41 PS of power on tap, the 2020 Honda
CBR250RR would give some tough competition to the upcoming and highly
anticipated Kawasaki ZX-25R. The 250 cc Kawasaki has been all over the news
because of its brilliant in-line 4-cylinder high-revving engine which is
expected to produce more than 45 PS of maximum power. The Kawasaki ZX-25R will
be launched in Indonesia next month.
Apart from gaining 3 PS of power, the
Honda CBR250RR is also expected to get a slipper clutch and a bi-directional
quickshifter (optional). The new quarter-litre Honda will also feature a smart
key system which allows keyless ignition. Owners will also be able to lock and
unlock the bike’s handlebar by pressing the ‘Lock Button’ on the key fob. We
have seen a similar feature on premium motorcycles like the Ducati Multistrada
range and the BMW GS series. There are also some rumours about the a revised
instrument cluster that would feature Bluetooth connectivity.
The new Honda CBR250RR will be available
in at least three colour options - Pearl Glare White, Matte Black and Grand
Prix Red. The expected price of the first two colour options is JPY 847,000 whereas the third one will likely be slightly more expensive
and cost JPY 888,000.
