Honda's CBX-range has been around for quite some time now and you can definitely spot some similarities between the latest CBX250 Twister and the earlier models manufactured since the 70's.  There are however, a few things that make this bike look and feel way more modern than its predecessors.

The bike's design is much more streamlined with some plastic bits here and there to shed some weight without making it look cheap in any way.  Once you're on the bike the modern styling becomes more striking when looking down towards the instrument panel.  Speedometer on the left, rev-counter on the right and a LCD screen smack in the middle of the two displaying all the necessary information like the odometer, trip meter and digital clock.  Turn the key and the impressive start-up sequence makes you feel like you are sitting on a modern sports bike.

The 249cc air-cooled, dual overhead cam, single cylinder motor provides more than enough grunt (17.5 kw @ 8000rpm and 24Nm @ 6000rpm) to travel in sixth gear all day long.  Climbing a steady hill at a 100km/h, in sixth, with the engine running at 7000rpm, there are even some more spare horses ready to be unleashed.  There is no doubt in my mind that this little 250 is capable of travelling comfortably at the national speed limit, which is 120km/h.  Overall performance is good, acceleration is smooth through all the gears and the motor never seems unwilling.

The well set-up suspension in combination with the standard 17 inch aluminium wheels wrapped in 100/80-R17 front- and 130/70-R17 rear tyres makes for excellent handling through the bends, never making you feel as if you're pushing it too hard.  Braking power is also more than adequate thanks to the disc brakes all-round.

Weighing in at only 135kg's dry, the Twister is perfect for manoeuvring through traffic and parking it in those spots that the other road users can't.  With its 16.5 litre fuel tank and excellent fuel consumption this bike should be a great everyday commuter.

Whether you're a new rider, or even an old hand, and you need something for daily commuting or for doing some trouble-free, effortless Sunday cruises with, the CBX250 Twister will meet your every need.  And the best thing of all - you know the bike will just keep on going for ever.