News just in, the Honda CBR250R, pictured below:

Has just gone into production in Thailand, and is due to go into production in India in spring 2011. As yet no date has been set for Chinese production.

* Overall length × Overall width × Overall height (m): 2.035 × 0.720 × 1.125
* Wheelbase (m): 1.370
* Ground clearance (m): 0.145
* Seat height (m): 0.780
* Curb weight (kg): 161 (STD) 165 (ABS)
* Riding capacity (No. of people): 2
* Minimum turning radius (m): 2.5
* Engine type: CS250RE, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC single cylinder
* Power (rumored) 17.3KW (23.3hp)
* Torque (rumored) 20.7Nm (15.2ft-lbs)
* Displacement (cmc): 249.3
* Bore × Stroke (mm): 76.0 × 55.0
* Compression ratio: 10.7
* Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (PGM-FI)
* Starter type: Self-starter
* Ignition type: Full-transistor battery ignition
* Lubricating type: Wet sump
* Fuel tank capacity (L): 13
* Clutch type: Wet multi-plate with coil springs
* Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed return
* Tire size: Front 110/70-17M/C; Rear 140/70-17M/C
* Brake type: Front - Hydraulic disk; Rear - Hydraulic disk
* Suspension type: Front - Telescopic; Rear - Swing arm (Pro-link suspension system)
* Frame type: Diamond

If I were Sundiro Honda I'd be in serious discussions with Japan. (hint hint) If the pricing was right, (Price comparative to India and Thailand) they could sell quite a few.

The all-new CBR250R model is powered by a newly-developed liquid-cooled 249cc 4-stroke 4-valve single-cylinder DOHC engine coupled with a six-speed transmission, and that meets Euro 3 emission standards. This is thanks to Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection System (PGM-FI) as well as an oxygen sensor, accompanied by a catalyzer fitted inside the exhaust pipe.

Safety wise, the machine packs Combined ABS (a world first for a 250cc-class road sports model), which makes the bike more stable by bringing together a Combined Brake System (CBS) and an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).

“What was on our minds during the development of new CBR? It was to realize an attractive quarter model that can meet the demands of the times to come and provide customers all over the world with joy and at an affordable price. What we aimed at was the 'Sport Quarter for One World, CBR250R.’” a statement fro Honda reads.

The 2011 CBR250R will now enter production in Thailand, with sales launching in November. It will be launched as a global model for export to a wide range of countries such as the ASEAN countries, Japan, Europe, North America, and Australia. In the company’s home market, namely Japan, the CBR250R is scheduled to begin sales in the spring of 2011.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India will also start production of the CBR250R next spring and extend sales from India to South America. Pricing, which varies depending on the market, is yet to be announced.