HONDA CBR250RR (1989-1990) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1990, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR250RR, a sports motorcycle also known as the Honda MC22, manufactured from 1990 to 1996 as a successor to the CBR250R. The bike was built and designed for racing and high-performance street riding.

The appearance of the CBR250RR included a sleek and aerodynamical look with a full fairing and twin headlight design integrated into the front cowl. The bike also packed a digital instrument panel that included a speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge.

In addition, the model was equipped from the factory with standard features, such as a windscreen, dual headlights, a digital instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a race-inspired livery, rear-mounted footpegs, and cast aluminum wheels.

The CBR250RR was built around a lightweight aluminum frame that housed a 37 mm inverted fork on the front and a monoshock absorber on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for stopping power, the bike packed two 275 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front wheel and one 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel for optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1990 Honda CBR250RR had its soul brought to life by a 249cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 45 hp at 14,500 rpm and 24 Nm (17 lb-ft) of torque at 11,500 rpm.