Yeah, that's the modern one, much like the Ninja 300, which is probably a better bike right now.
The CBR250RR is a cut down super sport with an inline 4. It was sold in japan and Australia only, and has a cult following for a good reason.
The one I am waiting for is the KTM RC390. A single cylinder 390cc, 43HP, torquey little beast with inverted forks, proper brakes, and a 50lb weight drop below the Ninja 300. THAT will be the premier light track bike.
And with all the torque, it should be practical for the street. One of the issues with super sports is that they have very little torque down low, so they have to be wound up to ride normally. It's cool at first, but once you decide to do a LOT of riding, it gets old, fast. That's another reason I like my Nija 650. Same torque as a ZX6-R or CBR600RR, but at a much lower rpm range.
[EDIT: You mentioned the RC390 is single cylinder and 399cc which IS a lot of torque because its a single. Plus, the 399cc adds to this as well. You also mentioned its 50 lbs. < than the Ninja 300 bike. And since it has "RC" in its name its kinda like the RC8.]
Is it good for beginners like the other 250's like the Ninja 250 and CBR 250?
I apologize for mentioning the 1992 CBR 250RR. I just had to ask because its a 250cc engine, but I guess because its redline is around 18,000 to 20,000 rpm or so and has a sportbike hunched over position I agree its not a beginner bike.
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