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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda CB250 | |name = Honda CB250 Nighthawk | ||
| | |photo= Honda-nighthawk-250-2001-2001-0.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = Nighthawk 250 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 2001 - 2007 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Honda CM200T]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Standard | ||
|engine = | |engine = twin, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 53.0mm x 53.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.2:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed =72 mph | ||
|power = | |power = 19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = carburetor. single 26mm cv | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = cdi | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug ={{sparkplug|NGK CR6HSA}} | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YTX7L-BS}} | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual <br> | ||
| | |||
|rake_trail = | |final_drive= {{chain|520x106}} | ||
|wheelbase = | |front_sprocket= 14T | ||
|length = | |rear_sprocket= 33T | ||
|width = | |frame = | ||
|height = | |suspension =Front: 31mm fork <br> | ||
|seat_height = | Rear: dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability | ||
|dry_weight = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | ||
|wet_weight = | |front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |rear_tire = {{tire|120/90-16}} | ||
|oil_capacity = | |rake_trail = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |wheelbase = 56.3 inches (1430 mm) | ||
|turning_radius = | |length = | ||
|related = | |width = | ||
|competition | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 29.29 inches (744 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 130.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Honda CB250 Nighthawk 250''' was an [[air-cooled]] twin cylinder, [[four-stroke]] standard [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 2001 and 2007. Max [[torque]] was 13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The [[Honda]] CB250 (known as the ''[[Nighthawk (motorcycle)|Nighthawk]]'' in the United States) fits in the 250 cc class of [[motorbike]]s, and has a 234 cc air cooled parallel twin engine. | The [[Honda]] CB250 (known as the ''[[Nighthawk (motorcycle)|Nighthawk]]'' in the United States) fits in the 250 cc class of [[motorbike]]s, and has a 234 cc air cooled parallel twin engine. | ||
It is considered one of the best motorcycles to learn on and is used by most [[Motorcycle Safety Foundation]] (MSF) training courses. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 53.0mm [[bore]] x 53.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 234.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc). | |||
The engine generates 20 hp (15 kW) and 14 lft·lbf of [[torque]], achieves a top speed of around 80 mph (130 km/h) and has a dual-[[drum brake]] setup (front [[disk brake]] in Australia). It's light (130 kg), maneuverable, inexpensive to buy, economical to run, easy to maintain and attractive. | The engine generates 20 hp (15 kW) and 14 lft·lbf of [[torque]], achieves a top speed of around 80 mph (130 km/h) and has a dual-[[drum brake]] setup (front [[disk brake]] in Australia). It's light (130 kg), maneuverable, inexpensive to buy, economical to run, easy to maintain and attractive. | ||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 31mm fork while the rear was equipped with a dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. The Nighthawk 250 was fitted with a 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long. | |||
==1991== | ==1991== | ||
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The Honda Nighthawk CB250'91 (CB250L'91 in California) was sold in 1991. One color was available: Passion Red. The "HONDA" wing and "NIGHTHAWK" decals were silver. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2MC241*MK000007 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC240*MK000014 (where the * indicates a checksum number). | The Honda Nighthawk CB250'91 (CB250L'91 in California) was sold in 1991. One color was available: Passion Red. The "HONDA" wing and "NIGHTHAWK" decals were silver. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2MC241*MK000007 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC240*MK000014 (where the * indicates a checksum number). The motorcycle could produce 20 horsepower and can run with 130 km/h. | ||
==1992== | ==1992== | ||
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The CB250'92 Nighthawk was sold in 1992 in either Myth Blue Metallic or Passion Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*NK100001. | The CB250'92 Nighthawk was sold in 1992 in either Myth Blue Metallic or Passion Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*NK100001. | ||
==1993== | ==1993== | ||
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File:1993_honda_Cb250.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda CB250 Nighthawk | |||
File:1993-Honda-CB250-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda CB250 Nighthawk in Black | |||
File:1993-Honda-CB250-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda CB250 Nighthawk in Black | |||
File:1993-Honda-CB250-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda CB250 Nighthawk in Black | |||
File:1993-Honda-CB250-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda CB250 Nighthawk in Black | |||
File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | |||
File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | |||
File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | |||
File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | |||
File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | |||
< | File:1993-Honda-Nighthawk-CB250-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 in Red | ||
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The CB250'93 Nighthawk was sold in 1993 in one of three colors: Black, Candy Bourgogne Red, or Candy Tahitian Blue. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*PK200001. | The CB250'93 Nighthawk was sold in 1993 in one of three colors: Black, Candy Bourgogne Red, or Candy Tahitian Blue. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*PK200001. | ||
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== | ==2008 Honda CB 250 Nighthawk== | ||
[[File:honda-cb250-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Honda CB 250 Nighthawk]] | [[File:honda-cb250-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Honda CB 250 Nighthawk]] | ||
The Honda CB250 Nighthawk features a 234cc air-cooled parallel twin engine. First manufactured in 1982, the motorcycle has changed little except for color availability. The CB250 engine generates 15 kW(20 hp) and 19.6 Nm(14.5 ft-lb) of torque, achieves a top speed of around 130 km/h (80 mph), and employs drum brakes and spoked wheels at front and rear (though front disk brakes and alloy wheels are provided in Australia, U.K. and Japan). The Nighthawk CB250 is essentially a light, maneuverable, inexpensive, economical, and easy to maintain bike. With a dry weight of 130 kg, the bike can achieve 3.4-4.0 L/100km (60 to 70 mpg). The Honda Nighthawk often is used at Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) training courses held at community colleges across the U.S.A. Its smaller size and lower seat make it popular for riders of smaller stature. | The Honda CB250 Nighthawk features a 234cc air-cooled parallel twin engine. First manufactured in 1982, the motorcycle has changed little except for color availability. The CB250 engine generates 15 kW(20 hp) and 19.6 Nm(14.5 ft-lb) of torque, achieves a top speed of around 130 km/h (80 mph), and employs drum brakes and spoked wheels at front and rear (though front disk brakes and alloy wheels are provided in Australia, U.K. and Japan). The Nighthawk CB250 is essentially a light, maneuverable, inexpensive, economical, and easy to maintain bike. With a dry weight of 130 kg, the bike can achieve 3.4-4.0 L/100km (60 to 70 mpg). The Honda Nighthawk often is used at Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) training courses held at community colleges across the U.S.A. Its smaller size and lower seat make it popular for riders of smaller stature. | ||
==2001 Honda Nighthawk 250== | ==2001 Honda Nighthawk 250== | ||
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==References== | |||
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