CBR 250 (2012)

The CBR 250 Honda that isn't to old just yet but is already gaining a lot of traction it is a fun little pounder with a balanced one cylinder. The Engine is energetic and even does highway happily. However you do feel the low weight when riding on the highway next to bigger vehicles.
It comes with ABS which is rather uncommon for smaller bikes as well as linked brakes even less common even with slightly bigger bikes.
Overall the bike is a lot of fun and not even cramped to some around 85kg and about 1.83m which surprised me extremely as I expected to be cramped and space challenged on this bike the minute I laid eyes on it. 

Overall there is little to say about this remarkable bike not because it doesn't have anything to offer but rather because it is to well balanced. It has everything you could which of a small bike, the peppy engine and all the safety features of a bigger bike. Now I forgot to take pictures of the bike when I had the opportunity to ride and so I borrowed some pictures from the Honda website

V-Strom 650 (2011)

The V-Strom 650 I have a had a lot fun on this bike and the ride very comfortable, you sit up high and the controls respond very quickly giving you confidence in your ride. Now I know this is not the most current version of the Strom but I am happy with it.
Especially since it does come equipped with ABS which many bikes are still missing, something that does come in very handy in the rain.
The Windshield is really one of the biggest shortcomings on the bike since it is a little short to give you full protection but also a little to high to leave your head out of the turbulence. So it does make sense to consider getting a re-designed windshield from a third-party or invest in some really good ear plugs. However you will notice the buffeting regardless, and that comes of the windshield on the highest and lowest setting which does create some discomfort when riding long distance on the highway.
The seat is a reasonably stock seat nothing extravagant but nothing to scoff at, the seat is comfortable and will be fine for several hours of riding without a break.
The shocks are on the cheaper side of things but then again most stock suspensions are. They respond well to faster riding on mediocre roads and can deal well with riding on grass or gravel without feeling unstable. The highway riding is extremely comfortable and the suspension does make a superb job of that time.
The bike is mostly happy of course on a proper road but will do fine on a with a little rougher surface when needed. I wouldn't call this bike dirt happy but then no one does most people accept that the V-strom 650 is a 85-90% tarmac 15-10% off-road bike at best and really that is what this bike excels at. Being a smaller street tourer with a higher and upright seating position.

Overall as most people agree that this bike is a nice medium weight that can do some touring very comfortably as well as the daily commute without breaking the bank. Most people report that they get a 35-50 MPG average which give you a range of 300-500km. The little V-Twin is a sturdy, fun packed little engine that has some power to spare when you needed but also happily cruises without complaint. 

2011/2012 Go For about 7500CDN and the new 2013 about 9000CDN.