Honda CB250SC Nighthawk
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | CB 250 SC Nighthawk |
| Production | 1982 - 89 |
| Engine | Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 31mm Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. |
| Brakes | Front: 152mm Drum Rear: 152mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 90/100-18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat height | 744 mm / 29.3 in |
| Weight | 130.2 kg / 287 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 90/100-18 front tire and a 120/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 152mm Drum in the front and a 152mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 31mm Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.. The CB250SC Nighthawk was fitted with a 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 130.2 kg / 287 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
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Overview
Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk
The Honda
Nighthawk 250 is a .
It has a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) engine. First manufactured in 1982, the motorcycle has changed little
except for color. The Nighthawk 250 is essentially a light, maneuverable,
inexpensive, economical, and easy to maintain bike. It is often used at (MSF) . Its small size and low seat make it a popular model for riders of
smaller stature. It has drum brakes and spoked wheels at front and rear, though
front disc brakes and alloy wheels are on Australian, U.K. and Japanese models.
In contrast to the , which offers very similar specification, the Nighthawk is
considered to be an urban street-use bike, standard street motorcycle. The
bike's lineage can be traced back to the Twinstar of the early 1980s, it has the same bore at 53mm and an
increased stroke of 53mm resulting in a capacity of 234 cc (14.3 cu in)
| Make Model | Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 - 89 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement | 239 cc / 14.5 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 53 x 53 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 26mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 20 hp / 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 12.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 31mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. |
| Front Brakes | 152mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 152mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 90/100-18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 744 mm / 29.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 130.2 kg / 287 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal |
External Links
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-cooled
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CMX250C
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_motorcycles#Standard
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_Safety_Foundation
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-twin_engine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CM200
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_training