The Revolution of Revolutions: 19,000 RPM Redline - The Honda CBR250RR

Join us as Abhi gives us the rundown on this iconic 1994 Honda CBR250RR MC22 currently up for auction on Iconic Motorbike Auctions!
Auction ends on 1/16/2024 at 1:00 PM (PST)
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[@xx-of4il]

LOL, no manufacturers are sending these bikes over. They are being imported because they are not being raced anymore. Most everyone that gets to our shores has been raced, odometer has been disconnected for the most part, and had bodywork replaced to make it look like new. Buyer definitely beware!!!!

[@MUSHIN_888]

The US gets a lot of stuff that the rest of the world can’t so stop complaining.

[@grabe1890]

@@MUSHIN_888 most definitely wasn't complaining, only informing. jeez.

[@paulbarclay4114]

these are honda bikes bro none of that matters they are indestructible

[@gman2436]

If you're looking for something with more of a guarantee of reliability, import an Austraila-delivered one. They are slightly more restricted than the JDM ones (nothing soldering a resistor between the TAC and CDI can't fix) but there's actually more here than in Japan (sold as AU delivered for 1997-2002). It'll be easyer to find a vehicle history in English. We also have a lot of Japanese grey imports for bikes made before 1997 as well, Including the ealyer MC19. Either way My 1992 MC22 which has definitely been tracked and crashed is still reliable enough for me to daily with almost an 2 hours of riding each day. By far one of the greatest bikes ever made.

[@therussianbias3703]

personally i think the 45hp limit is perfect because this bike is just under the legal limit for an A2 license in europe

[@stojandimovski6597]

The cbr250rr old school screaming little thing is quite a traffic racer, although annoying for people, it is in fact very good bike. YOU WONT LOOSE YOUR LICENCE riding it, and I think, who buy this bike, it is all about particular F1 sound of that engine.

[@therussianbias3703]

@@stojandimovski6597 the annoyance of people depends on where you live. Here in greece most of the population has a slight interest in bikes and there are A LOT of bikes on the road here. I dont know actual statistics but from experience i'd say that in relation to our population the motorcycle market is HUGE

[@jonathancastelino]

I ride a 400RR in the UK and when I was stopped i told him it was a 400 and he let me go.

[@stojandimovski6597]

Honda rs 125r nx4 is infact better bike than cbr250rr, but not street legal. it is old gp 3 class 2 stroke light little beast with 44 to 50hp and 70 kilos only.In USA in some countries you could prepare it for road on A2 licence.

[@therussianbias3703]

@@stojandimovski6597 just because it has better power to weight doesn't mean it's better

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Your review is 💯 spot on. I live in Australia 🇦🇺. My CBR250RR is a 1993 MC22 in Lucky Strike livery. My brother has a MC22 in Rothmans Honda Livery. Both mint condition. They are head turners. Awesome weekend theraphy 😂

[@stojandimovski6597]

Honda rs 125r nx4 is better bike but not street legal. it is old gp 3 class 2 stroke light little beast with 45hp and 70 kilos only.In USA in some countries you could prepare it for road on A2 licence.

[@stojandimovski6597]

It is a big step forward from cbr250rr, only 2 stroke fans understand this in particular.

[@stojandimovski6597]

What weekend theraphy would that be.

[@MrB590]

No the mc22's made b3fore 94 made 45hp the o Es after that made 40hp.

[@2strokerides]

Something aint right here. The MC22 has a redline on the dash of 19k rpm and the spark will cut at 20k. The MC19 has a redline of 18k and spark will cut at 19k just like this dash shows. Seems like a MC19 dash has been mounted on this MC22???

[@2strokerides]

@IStripesI I didn't know that! Thanks for explaining!

[@JethroRose]

there's a few different spec of mc22, some are redline at 19k some at 18k. i've owned one of each, both were twin disc mc22 (NOT MC19) but different years. either spec is an ideal "baby's first sports bike". no they aren't quick in a straight line, but they feel like a sports bike instead of some agricultural twin cylinder shopping trolley. They do all the small sports bike things, make sports bike noises, etc. just with a noob friendly power level. They handle very, very nicely; very stable mid corner, quick tip in, etc. much beyond 16k indicated on the tach is useless over-rev, the sweet spot is somewhere between 10k and 16k rpm indicated. and yes the tach lies a bit :)

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

​@@JethroRose17 and 16k , no spark on the oscilliscope . No good power above 13,800 . My mechanic has blown one up at 23.5k with modifications and a programmable ECU . This was done to show what these engines could withstand .

[@stojandimovski6597]

The cbr250rr old school screaming little thing is quite a traffic racer, although annoying for people, it is in fact very good bike. YOU WONT LOOSE YOUR LICENCE riding it, and I think, who buy this bike, it is all about particular F1 sound of that engine.

[@jaydenorr1610]

Get yourself an mc19 to compare! Bigger cams bigger exhaust and way more room for the rider, I’m 6’4 and fit no worries

[@MTheoOA]

One of the coolest toys of all time, holly shit... sounds glorious. It's like a little 90s f1

[@xx-of4il]

To make a raced bike road legal only involves putting the lights back on, replacing slicks to DOT tires, and you can get a full set of brand new bodywork from China for about $400. Pretty much it, race a bike till your done with it, turn it back to streetability to recoup your money. Whynot?

[@theriderdtm8650]

Omaigad ❗ Wow 😅 Baby Blade ✌🏻

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Ride the Isle of Man TT track and get the feeling of racing WFO at more forgiving speeds!

[@MkosdEmmns-x6e]

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[@MulkchurAlom]

Martinez Jessica Johnson Michael Johnson Gary

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

The motorcycle is watered down and runs a bit crap unlike the earlier ones 33.5 hp for the one in the video (wheel) . Cam gears run tight if the engine is operating in hot weather - 38 degrees celsius and above . The seat is a washboard .

[@captainwin6333]

It's not for softies like you.

[@MarjorieJohnson-x9r]

Harris Michelle White Kenneth Lee Susan

[@ka124as]

I would love to buy a bike like this but how to find parts is the problem

[@otr_racing]

Just about every component on these bikes are still being manufactured, either by Honda or by quality third-party providers.

[@IceBoNeZ]

Get a Kawasaki Balius or ZX-2R, 20,000rpm redline! You're wrong about highest revving production motorcycle!

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

17,800 for these .

[@IceBoNeZ]

@@robertmcfadyen9156 They easily push to 20,000, no limiter.

[@mmotorcycles9497]

I’m glad that the manufacturers are starting to send smaller bikes over now. We did miss out back then only getting small twins. I’ll test ride all the small bikes for you Abhi at 5/2 it would be a nice break from what I normally ride

[@wombat1238marsupial]

Abhi says no music playing in the just ride section but that motor sound is music ♬ to my ears😀

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Haha, touché! We're definitely looking forward to doing more of these, thanks for watching!

[@cuikemoi7227]

Check zx25rr new one , i know i know its newer bike but its worth to checkout

[@gingercat777]

That's a MC19 rev counter.

[@ducsauce]

How does a carbureted bike have a redline "fuel cut-off"? Also does it actually have "4 pistons" front calipers?

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Electronic cut off at 19,500-20,000 rpm. Yes 2 brake pots per front fork.

[@yewtree9565]

Its not a fuel cut off, its a spark cut off from the ECU.

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

​@@yewtree9565It is a simple boot up IC with a 280 kHz clock , like that used in an old desktop computer . I have cut the ignition module open and turned it into a circuit diagram . The electrolytic capacitors are 2.2uF 16 volt , four of and BC 549 NPN transistors . The capacitors have been known to fail after about 25 years .

[@ashokkumar-zw8vi]

​@@yewtree9565correction...its carburator. It has no ECU. If fuel injected then yes.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Try this motor in an MX bike or my CRF300L!

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

Not enough torque at 24.8nm

[@aimfa]

Love your videos dude

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks so much!

[@kiztime1234]

PB mag did a test back in the day, the RPM is lies! It's actually about 17000 at redline IIRC.

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

This is what my automotive engineer found . They blow out at around 23 5k if tuned .

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

The test was on an oscilliscope like ours was .