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Many thought that the CBR300R would simply replace the CBR250R in showrooms worldwide, but it turns out that the situation is a bit more complicated than that. Honda has strategically decided to sell both the CBR250R and the CBR300R alongside each other in certain markets, while in other markets it plans to only sell the CBR300R. Here's why.
Honda will be selling the CBR300R in countries without specific norms that call for a 250cc/lower powered bike. The CBR300R will also be sold in countries where the CBR250R is facing tough competition from bikes like the KTM Duke 200 and 390. The idea being that people see more powerful bikes as more alluring when shopping.
One market that has the CBR250R facing tough competition is the Indian market. There the CBR300R will likely replace the CBR250R. This should let Honda compete with KTM and other bike makers that are releasing bikes with slightly higher displacements than the CBR250R.
The new CBR250R should go on sale in japan at the beginning of next year.

Honda will be selling the CBR300R in countries without specific norms that call for a 250cc/lower powered bike. The CBR300R will also be sold in countries where the CBR250R is facing tough competition from bikes like the KTM Duke 200 and 390. The idea being that people see more powerful bikes as more alluring when shopping.
One market that has the CBR250R facing tough competition is the Indian market. There the CBR300R will likely replace the CBR250R. This should let Honda compete with KTM and other bike makers that are releasing bikes with slightly higher displacements than the CBR250R.

The new CBR250R should go on sale in japan at the beginning of next year.