250 is the new 1000, the 2011 cbr250r.

[defector]

Just read earlier that WSBK is doing a race series similar to the Red Bull Rookie Cup, and they will be using spec 250's.

With the (relatively) large price of the Moriwaki's, it makes sense that either Kawi or now Honda would be the machine supplier.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by defector

Just read earlier that WSBK is doing a race series similar to the Red Bull Rookie Cup, and they will be using spec 250's.

With the (relatively) large price of the Moriwaki's, it makes sense that either Kawi or now Honda would be the machine supplier.

That sounds as much fun as the Harley one make series

[defector]

Originally Posted by Dave

That sounds as much fun as the Harley one make series

I believe it is for kids aged 14 to 17 yrs, to move them through the ranks of factory racing.
Edit: http://motomatters.com/news/2010/11/...es_to_riv.html

[Dave]

Originally Posted by defector

I believe it is for kids aged 14 to 17 yrs, to move them through the ranks of factory racing.
Edit: http://motomatters.com/news/2010/11/...es_to_riv.html

Interesting, I hope its a hit. The 250 class could use competition, especially in the likely future of even more expensive gas and a larger population of new riders

[smileyman]

Shame they went and crushed all those Buell Blasts...

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Shame they went and crushed all those Buell Blasts...

[Dave]

Us Pricing has been announced at $3999. The naked cb1000 is listed @ $10999. No price for the 600f so I don't think were getting that one yet.

[Homeslice]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5cg...ure=grec_index

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5cg...ure=grec_index

Grey markets show up over here at around 6k

[Dave]

Originally Posted by defector

Just read earlier that WSBK is doing a race series similar to the Red Bull Rookie Cup, and they will be using spec 250's.

With the (relatively) large price of the Moriwaki's, it makes sense that either Kawi or now Honda would be the machine supplier.

Originally Posted by defector

I believe it is for kids aged 14 to 17 yrs, to move them through the ranks of factory racing.
Edit: http://motomatters.com/news/2010/11/...es_to_riv.html

Originally Posted by Dave

Interesting, I hope its a hit. The 250 class could use competition, especially in the likely future of even more expensive gas and a larger population of new riders

new details, looks like its spec ninjas



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junior_cup_logoThe European Junior Cup is an exciting new class that will feature at the events of the 2011 Superbike World Championship organized by Infront Motor Sports. Open to 14 to 17 year old racers from around the world the European Junior Cup takes place at some of the most famous and legendary racing circuits in the calendar.


Riders will compete on identical race prepared Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycles and will have the opportunity to display their talent in front of thousands of racing fans when they take to the track, directly before Sunday's second World Superbike race.


The fantastic European Junior Cup package includes:
• Race prepared Kawasaki Ninja 250 R and pit equipment
• Transport of motorcycle to all rounds
• Entry fees, tyres and fuel
• Riding equipment and team wear
• Hospitality at the Junior Cup paddock village
• Technical support
• Race coaching from star riders
• Pre season training camp in Spain.


To prepare the young riders as they begin their international racing careers there will be an active coaching programme throughout the season, beginning with a training camp for all participants in Guadix, Spain.


The series then visits the following circuits:
• Assen (15-17 April)
• Monza (6-8 May)
• Aragon (17-19 June)
• Silverstone (29-31 July)
• Nurburgring (2-4 September)
• Magny-Cours (30 September - 2 October)


The European Junior Cup welcomes racers from a wide range of motorcycling disciplines. Entries will be considered from all riders who have held a competition license for at least one year in either road racing, motocross, enduro, supermoto, trials or minimoto.


For further information or to enrol in this exciting new youth series please visit the www.europeanjuniorcup.com website, which will shortly be online.