in Canada for 2007 we have a cbr125 available too. It's price brand new is under $3500!
There are no progressive licensings as far as bike type goes. A 16 year old on his learner's permit can ride a liter bike with no legal problems. scary!

Isn't the weight on the cbr250rr notably higher than the nsr250? It would be interesting to see how the two bikes do side by side
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