Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes in the US, but back in 1990 the entire market was basically the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda VTR250. In Honda’s home market of Japan, things were a bit more exciting. That’s where they offered the CBR250R, affectionately known as the Babyblade.
The 250cc inline four engine produced 45 horsepower (back when the Ninja 250 made about 32) and redline was an astonishing 19,000 rpm – the highest of any mass-produced motorcycle in history.
This example is VIN: MC191015017. It came to Iconic as an import.
The odometer shows 18,678 kilometers (11,605 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean, service, and sync the carbs, repair the fuel pump, clean the ignition and front brake switches, flush and fill the coolant, replace the brake fluid, rebuild the rear master cylinder and caliper, clear the rear brake line, replace the chain and chain slider, and install a new battery. Finally, we gave the bike a detailing.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Fuel Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front/ Rear:3021/1321
Tire % Front/ Rear:90/90
Tire Pressure – Front: 29PSI; Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear :90/90
Suspension Leaks: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: Ok, New
Drive Chain Condition: New
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Battery: 12.6V, New
Test Ride: 1Km test ride, unit operates as designed
Modifications:
Aftermarket bodywork (the right-side decals are printed backwards).
Aftermarket chain.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 1321 and 3021.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any CBR250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1988
Make
Honda
Model
CBR250R
Mileage
11,605
VIN
MC191015017
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Tennessee
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 27
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: g******o
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
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g******o
February 29, 2024 12:06 pm PST
$6,700
n********y
February 29, 2024 12:04 pm PST
$6,600
g******o
February 29, 2024 12:02 pm PST
$6,500
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n********y
February 29, 2024 12:02 pm PST
$6,400
g******o
February 29, 2024 12:01 pm PST
$6,300
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n********y
February 29, 2024 12:01 pm PST
$6,200
g******o
February 29, 2024 11:59 am PST
$6,100
n********y
February 29, 2024 11:59 am PST
$6,000
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n********y
February 29, 2024 7:20 am PST
$5,950
v**********o
February 29, 2024 5:58 am PST
$5,850
r***c
February 28, 2024 10:10 pm PST
$5,750
c****4
February 28, 2024 10:10 pm PST
$5,655
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c****4
February 28, 2024 10:09 pm PST
$5,350
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r***c
February 28, 2024 10:09 pm PST
$5,250
c****4
February 27, 2024 9:55 am PST
$4,850
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r***c
February 27, 2024 9:55 am PST
$4,750
c****4
February 24, 2024 2:24 pm PST
$4,300
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w*********p
February 24, 2024 2:24 pm PST
$4,200
c****4
February 23, 2024 9:59 am PST
$4,100
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k*******3
February 23, 2024 9:59 am PST
$4,000
c****4
February 23, 2024 9:59 am PST
$3,100
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k*******3
February 23, 2024 9:59 am PST
$3,000
c****4
February 23, 2024 9:58 am PST
$2,100
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k*******3
February 23, 2024 9:58 am PST
$2,000
c****4
February 23, 2024 9:58 am PST
$1,100
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