HONDA CBR250R Moriwaki (2011-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR250R was a lightweight motorcycle part of the CBR series, powered by a 249cc engine and with the looks of the VRF1200F model, notable for its Y-shaped headlight and prominent middle cowl that created a layered look.

The bike featured a diamond-shaped twin-spar steel frame fitted on the front end with a 37 mm telescopic fork and a Pro-Link single-shock absorber on the rear that offered impressive handling performance and a comfortable ride.

For braking performance, the bike packed a single 296 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that provided strong stopping power.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR250R Moriwaki, an upgraded version of the standard model, tuned by Moriwaki with a performance and visual makeover.

The Moriwaki CBR250R model featured a livery in Moriwaki colors, a custom exhaust system, and rear sets. The two companies, Moriwaki and Mugen, were born in the early years of 70s. While Mugen was formed by the son of Honda founder Soichiro Honda, Moriwaki was formed by the son-in-law of Yoshimura.

In the performance department, The 2011 Honda CBR250R Moriwaki took its muscles from a 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 24 hp with maximum strength at 9,900 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,750 rpm.